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You are correct about the human nature thing. You are also correct about the examples of success set by the ground-breaking pioneers you name. However, there is another part of the story that must also be noted and appreciated. Franklin, Bell, Jobs, etc. had many more ideas than they brought...

Yes and no. HAZMAT is a tricky topic whatever your level of expertise may be.

To Moot's point, Diane once had occasion to assist a fire department in a small town in using the ERG. The volunteer fire department in that small town does not get many HAZMAT calls but had enough training to at least know what the ERG was. Nevertheless, Diane was more up on it then any of...

What are some of the things you use white vinegar for?

Equal would be the cheapest and most simple option if wheel balance is the only issue. Indeed, some tire shops use that in lieu of wheel balancing new tires. But the problem is due to something other than wheel balance, Equal is not a solution. It would only compensate for the vibration...

Tire balance comes to mind but it could be any number of things. Take the truck to a GOOD tire shop. McMahon Tire in Fort Wayne is our tire shop of choice. They know their stuff, actually align the truck instead of just going through the motions, and they don't throw parts at the truck. Diane...

In a traditional top mount, that is the case. But the question in this thread is about the top mount reefers that are mounted behind Bolt condo sleepers that have side panels on them to improve the style and sight lines. Style-wise, that makes for a beautiful truck with some very nice lines...

There is no reason not to that I see. It is what Diane and I did and many others. However, I am intrigued by pkolle's inquiries and his persistence in making them, like he does not want to take no for an answer. I like that. It is fun to see someone not just ask for advice but to test it after...

I believe there are at least a few such trucks on the road now with the reefer positioned as it is, above and behind the sleeper. If the proof is in the pudding, perhaps someone who has the pudding can talk about how such designs perform in extreme conditions. We know from this thread that...

Understood and accepted. Now, for the purpsoes of discussion, and for the fun of it, let's talk about a van-pulling-camper situation set up to be a success in the making. I'm thinking CDL driver, willing to log, has own authority, and has sales skills and/or broker relationships such that van...

I guess I was assuming the best of expediters, not the worst. I did not say take silverware without paying for it. I assumed the best, thinking expediters would have the good sense and good manners to dine at Wendy's and then take their plastic utensiles with them. Thanks for the feedback. I...

OK. I understand the example of a run that by definition has an immediate pick up and tight schedule. My question was about van sitting and weekly run count. When I see vans clustered at a truck stop, the drivers do not seem to be poised with their feet in the starting blocks ready to spring...

That is an interesting statistic that I have not heard before. When I covered the Sylectus conference last January, I did not ask network members or Sylectus staff about the failure rate. Can you say more about "six out of every 10 companies that sign up with sylectus are out of business withint...

Read this Land Line article about preadator towing companies. If you think you can get a straight truck towed out of New York City for less than a thousand dollars, it is you who is wearing the rose colored glasses.

I have heard of truckers being stuck with $15,000 tow bills in circumstances like those described above, and it is the police who choose the tow company, not the driver, truck owner or carrier. I made no reach here. $15,000 is a good portion of your profits even if your PROFITS are $300,000 a...

Expedite NOW article: Fifty Tips and Tricks for Expediters

Also see: Sylectus: An Unseen Force in the Expedite Industry

Vanners do not log in most cases, so in what ways does time become an issue? To hear many vanners tell it here in the Open Forum, lots of sitting goes on. What kind of weekly run counts do busy vans typically have?

It's a straight truck. Click the truck photo and specs link in my signature below for details.

It's a new idea to me, since I know very little about cargo van expediting. Have you heard about those new Sprinters? I wonder if they will catch on. Hard to imagine anyone wanting to give up their proven Fords.