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Just spent Sunday night at the Best Western in St Louis w/continental breakfast,indoor pool,etc. for $34 through Priceline. Even if you get a decent load and have to bail out you're not out that much. God Bless:) :) :)

>>Been in expediting for a few years and over 500k >>miles;however, it was a van. My wife and I are talking about >>going to a "C" unit because of better creature comforts >>while sitting. >>C units seem to be a good fit for our lifestyle, we're >>retired from the Navy, lived in RV's for...

>I would expect the v6 to be better on mpg when running >deadhead but no better and possibly worse under load due to >more strain on the engine. I'd go with a v8 for certain and >perhaps even an upgraded v8. I'd rather have the engine >running well below max power with lots of reserve left...

Good suggestions.A few more: Use a laptop and make reservations through Priceline, which can be done any time prior to 1800 same day. Once your bid is accepted there is no refund; however, the price is great. Usually there is adequate parking for a straight truck but an e truck w/trailer would...

RE: Upgrade to >The E350 was the mainstay of the "C" fleet.The last time I >checked,they can no longer be spec'd to run as a "C"(at >least with FECC).I would Check out Freightliner M2,or >International. Thanks for the info. When we were with Roberts several years ago I used to see some...

>If your total gross,empty weight and cargo is over 26,000 >pounds you will probably need a CDL B license. Also most >companies require C units to be dock high,can a Ford 350 >chassis be built that way? Thanks for all the replies. I was talking about F450 and F550's, they are used for an...

Been in expediting for a few years and over 500k miles;however, it was a van. My wife and I are talking about going to a "C" unit because of better creature comforts while sitting. C units seem to be a good fit for our lifestyle, we're retired from the Navy, lived in RV's for over 20 years and...

Turbo Maxx makes a vent with the large fan (same as fantastic vent)and it's in the cover so you don't need a sensor and you can run it in the rain. I have used one for years with great results. It doesn't matter which way you turn the van to catch the wind, the wind direction will always change...

I am really not ready for a new van because I'm not sure at this point of how long I want to continue and a new van would require about a 4-5 year commitment. I have heard that initally they had some electronic problems with the 6.0; however, by the time they went in the van they were resolved...

Would appreciate any info on the longevity of the Powerstroke. Broke my lease last month after 4 years with same company. I am interested in coming back; however, my van is a 2000 with 470,000 on the engine. It seems to be running good and we are the only (wife and myself) drivers and maint. has...

We also use bases; however, when we really need a room it's the weekend and normally it's the worst time for space a.Army bases for the most part have gone higher than civilians, i.e. we just stayed at the Courtyard in Huntsville AL for about $35 and the Base lodging was almost $60. Groups are...

We use a system that has worked for us: First we start about 1630 because you have to make a bid prior to 1800 for same day reservations. We go to Hotwire.Com and find out what the going rate is for a 2*, then we go to Priceline.Com and bid $5-15 under the Hotwire rate. Priceline will let you...

>Where is Wild Bill? Based on his posts and photos Bill >knows good places to eat. Fort Wayne IN has to have better >places then that old ratty truck stop on I 69. Hope I am doing this right, haven't posted in awhile. Lamberts is also in Ozark MO just south of Springfield. Some of our...

>Rolaids. All the way. > >Lawrence, >Expediters Online.com > > >----------------------------------------- > >Everybody is someone else's weirdo. > >-----------------------------------------

>I would like to know what type of cell phone service you >guys and gals are using. Hawk I've been using AT&T for almost 3 years and the service has been good. They seem to increase benifits to match the competition; however, I have been interested in the Cinguar rollover minutes and was...

Enough about RVer's, these truck stops cater to trucks,expediters,RVer's,etc. Some individual locations decide their own policy,i.e. Indy FlyingJ doesn't allow any straight trucks in the front parking lot however I just spent last night at Lake Park Flying J and there were 6 wheelers, Bobtail 18...

I feel that most of these comments are using too wide of a brush i.e. there are certain locations of every truck stop chain that should be avoided. I think would we be better served by boycotting specific locations. Why not use a rating system similiar to the hotels, 1-5 stars, of course IMHO...

Would like to know how to become a little less of a road hazard out there. You see I obey the speed limits. I run with my lights on, stay as far to the right as possible,signal when other drivers are past,etc. I feel that if you don't obey the law it's criminal regardless if everyone else is...

Need info about CB's for vans. I have power mirrors so I can't attach them there, what about the roof? I have a small rubber coated one with a magnetic base but it cuts out for ranges greater than a mile. I want one that is not huge. Also what is a good radio with the weather bands? Thankx

I would like to know which is the best company for insurance. The company I have now doesn't even respond to correspondence in a timely manner, I wonder what the response would be if I had a claim. Thankx