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Last night at the local Walmart I saw a Ford E350 CV pulling a Little Guy tear drop camper. It was not being used for expediting but it got me to thinking. Would any carriers let someone pull one of these around with them? They only weigh about 1000 pounds and have 85 pounds of tongue weight...

I wanted to update these two threads to let everyone know that with the help of John and Shelly at CIS all of the repairs to our truck have been completed. We were paid $2100 for 12 days of downtime coverage with no waiting period. Randy, our insurance adjuster from Progressive was great to work...

Would you still drive a CV or Sprinter if you had to log? Or would you rather drive a straight truck if you didn't have to log? And why for either answer. Just looking for honest answers. I am still trying to learn more about the van side of the business.

This is an update to the thread Commercial Insurance. John Benisch of Commercial Insurance Solutions has straightened out the problem I had with Progressive Insurance regarding down time coverage. CIS was correct when his companies e mail to me stated, "The policy includes $175 per day up...

Last week we were the victims of a hit and run accident in Kingman, Arizona while parked at the Flying J. After notifiying the police and filling out a report we called our carrier to report it to them. When I told the dispatcher that our truck had been run into and damaged the first question...

Does anyone have an insurance company that they are happy with? We were recently the victims of a hit and run and are now finding out that things told to us by our agent are not 100% true. Including this statement. "The policy includes $175 per day up to $5250 Downtime coverage if you vehicle...

We made our delivery this morning and decided to stop at the Flying J in Kingman, AZ. After having breakfast we walked next door to K Mart to pick up some supplies. Upon returning to our truck we discovered we were the victims of a hit and run. Someone hit our right front tire hard enough to...

We delivered Friday in Richmond, VA, went to the T/A in Ashland, fueled and parked our truck. (I always double check the caps as awhile back I had not put one on properly and fuel splashed all over the tanks) We had a pick up scheduled in Norfolk on Saturday. Somewhere around 0400 something...

The flying car is here! Here's the link The Buzz Log - Flying Car a Step Closer to Reality - Yahoo! Buzz or search terrafugia transition. I want one.

When you are given a scale house Level 1 DOT inspection and the inspecting officer finds something like an inoperable turn signal (burned out bulb) is that reported on your CSA score even if no citation is issued?

Does anyone use campgrounds for layovers? Are commercial motor vehicles allowed in them? I thought it might be nice to try and find one that has a lake for fishing and swimming and some BBQ grills and picnic tables. It would be a whole lot nicer than sitting in a truckstop all weekend.

I'm probably gonna get slammed for asking this, but I am asking because I feel naive and want to learn more about the vanner lifestyle as I am considering the pros and cons of adding on a van to my fleet of one S/T. I have the utmost respect for all pro drivers and realize that we all have to...

Whats the record for dry runs in one day? We had 2 today. Run #1 North Carolina to New York. Run #2 South Carolina to Arizona. I had to check the calender to make sure it wasn't Friday the 13th.

Is anyone using a battery powered HVAC unit? I am interested in something like the NITE or Climacab system. How well will it heat and cool a 72 inch sleeper? How long will it run before recharge? How long does it take to recharge while driving or idling? Any recommendations? I have seen...

What's it like where you are today? Are the roads cleared yet? How much snow? How cold? I am at the TA in Commerce, GA north of Atlanta. Sunny, clear and 51 degrees.

I just saw on the news that there is a blizzard warning for Friday and Saturday covering the area from Washington DC up to southern New Jersey. 12 to 24 inches of snow and 40 to 50 mph winds. Wind chill factors in the single digits. It's going to be a nasty weekend.

I delivered this morning and I am at the TA in Spartanburg, SC. I noticed almost all of the idleaire modules have been removed with the wires looking like they were cut with a knife. I wonder if this is drivers who still had money on there cards. I also wonder if we will be seeing these things...

Does anyone know of a good place to park at JFK in the cargo area. I have a 12 hour layover between a drop off and pick up and don't want to leave the area if I don;t have to. A place with a restroom would be nice.

My wife and I are making the move to O/O. We bought a 2006 Freightliner Columbia in MI, Had our signs and QC installed and drove it home to FL. We are leased to FedEx CC. I know that I first need to get my title work done and then apply for an IRP Tag. My questions are: 1. Is there any way...

Has anyone used or is currently using a propane powered generator? Is it legal to carry a couple of 20 pound tanks through the tunnels and over the bridges? From the research I've been doing it seems that a propane generator will run about as efficently as a gas model and it would be a lot...