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    I have been a member long time

    Hard to believe I have been a member sent November 1999. Now retired from being owner operator 8 years. Helped Lawrence McCord get this started.. He asked me what I thought of Web Site I said great idea. I told him I would advertise his site. He said I have no money for that. I said I would...
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    Sprinter 170 vs 170 extended

    I wou go with a 170, gives more room. I has 4 Sprinters Vans. Had rollers in floor when came to pellets , push them in and pull them out. If you pm me be happy to talk to you.
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    Retired 8 years now

    Retired 8 years now
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    Military Freight

    I’ve been retired from CEVA Logistics, 8 years. What helped me the most i was retired military . Also had a top secret clearance when I was in navy. Made back ground check easier.
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    Sprinter cargo van load board

    If you’re going to lease a unit, do it from dealer. Don’t lease from Penske, Enterprise. They charge a per mile, plus monthly fee. Don’t lease from company you’re driving for. What I hear with company they have a lot of hidden fees. If you don’t like company it’s hard to leave.
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    Why are Cargo/Sprinter van owner/operator doing loads cheap as 60 cents a mile

    That run list at 1,432 miles , I would need $2,506 to do that run, plus tolls to.
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    Boss wants me to buy a Sprinter

    Before I would buy one of his Sprinters , I would need to see maintenance records. Has maintenance been done on time. What condition are tires in, check brake pedal for wear and tear. What does out side of unit look like, any dents on it, what's bumper and doors look like. Check under for...
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    Truck comfort

    If your going to buy new truck somethings you want. A good air ride seat . My dad who worked on and drove trucks and bus, said do not go cheap on drivers seat,, If your going to spend a lot of hours in truck you want a good seat, and air ride on your truck. When you rent truck from ones of...
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    Why are Cargo/Sprinter van owner/operator doing loads cheap as 60 cents a mile

    When I ran my sprinter I got $1.75 a mile, sometimes $2.20 mile
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    Why are Cargo/Sprinter van owner/operator doing loads cheap as 60 cents a mile

    I think at that prices it's time to find something new to do
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    Traffic Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel

    95On Hampton , VA side of the tunnel they are close one lane of 3 lane section of road in each direction starting now until 2026 or so. Rift raft Road about 3 mile section of road. If your going to Norfolk, VA Beach , Chesapeake, I would run down I95 and come in on VA state route 460 in that...
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    Star Class sleeper

    I remember that truck, I was at a truck show one time and they were trying to say how great there unit was. They asked me what kind of truck I had . Said I had a Western Star, with a Pro Heat Genset on it. They had no genset on it, no air ride on it. Truck was junk. I told people here's my...
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    Philly area problem I95 North and South.

    Found problem area on 95 in Philly Pa , Schuylkill Expressway 76, to Route 1 to 13 and Route 1 Lincoln Highway . 24.6 mile detour, 43 minutes.
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    Philly area problem I95 North and South.

    On I95 in Philly Pa . North and South on 95, going to be out for 4 to 6 months . Don't know exacts spot on 95. Cause by fire underneath over pass. But of over pass fell out highway. So I think traffic is going to be a night mare.
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    Why are Cargo/Sprinter van owner/operator doing loads cheap as 60 cents a mile

    What has happen to Industry . I would never taken a load like that, I ran for $1.75 mile. When I started out on run I would start at $2.20 mile and bring down to where I wanted it to. They were paying for my skill and know how.
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    Wow 20 years!

    I have been on here sent November 1999, 23 years.
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    Still keeping time at Red Lights, stop signs.

    Being retired is hard work. This is least amount of miles I have ever driven. 3,500 miles for 2022 Stopped at red lights, stop signs, left turns 1,200 minutes for the year New item , 60 days not driven for year New item walked 728 miles, swam 78 miles for the year
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    Lawrence McCord

    Just found out about his passing. He will be missed, was a great leader and friend .
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    New FECC Pay Plan

    That is so true. All companies try to make things to there benefits.
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    Should i buy a used or new sprinter van?

    I would find some one to drive for. Have a contract set up to explain what you are to get and what owner is responsible for. Than have someone go over contract with you.
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