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  1. Grizzly

    Sprinter lower ball joints assistance ...

    Ahhh ... maybe that's how OVM got 850,000+ on his. That's still a ton of miles ... lol Thanks again!
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    Sprinter lower ball joints assistance ...

    Thanks much for the advice! I was pleased the ball joints made it this long. I'm currently at home. I purchased a new set of ltx m/s 2s. I got 160,000 on this set .. can't say enough about those tires! Brought the van in to check the alignment & ball joints prior to putting the new shoes on...
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    Sprinter lower ball joints assistance ...

    I drive a 2008 Sprinter 2500 170wb diesel. 312,746 on the odometer. My lower ball joints need to be replaced. My local Freightliner & Dodge dealers will not sell the ball joints individually for this model year. They recommend changing the entire control arm; which includes new bushings & a...
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    North Dakota Oil

    I've been up in that area a few times. Been fortunate enough to get loaded out. Most recently in Dec, got loaded out of Saskatoon. It's slim pickings ... so for those that are prudent, get your DH $ out on the load going in. It really does feel like a wild west boomtown. Economics 101: Something...
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    April locations and more

    Wondering what it's gonna take to get out of Nogalez? ... Easy .. Use the DH pay you got on the incoming load to DH to El Paso .... ;) Sent from my LG-P999 using EO Forums mobile app
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    NEW Cargo Van O/O, Do not want to be taken advantage of!!

    I guess I'm still considered a newbie for Expediting, going on 7 months .... but I think I caught on pretty quickly :) I know it's not a large sample size, but since I've started my DH is 12%. It been fluctuating between 10 & 14%. I'm not a cherry picker .... I take all kinds of loads ...
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    NEW Cargo Van O/O, Do not want to be taken advantage of!!

    I run with Indy companies and it seems to suit me well ... I like the folks I work with. In regards to deadhead, 3 points: 1) We use a general rule of thumb, get compensated for anything over 75 miles. 2) DH doesn't just factor into the pickup, be careful where your delivery is ... I've been...
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    Canada Canada

    I just came back from Seattle 2 weeks ago .... shot up to Prince George and picked up a load to Indianapolis .... Customs: If your paperwork is in order, this won't take long. Take Turtle's advice ... keep it simple, honest and straight to the point. Fuel: I fueled up at Flying Js and a...
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    The Future of Expediting; Yes or No?

    Hey Guido, I'm in agreement with that concern. After weeks on the road, the most important thing for me is to get home to my wife and family safely .....
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    The Future of Expediting; Yes or No?

    My perspectives on this topic ..... Disclosures first: 1 - I'm new to expediting, going on 7 months 2 - I operate an '08 Sprinter using the multi-carrier model 3 - Rates: all 3 of the companies I work with have told me I'm the most demanding driver they have when it comes to rates ... No, I...
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    On the Bible and Obedience

    Wow ...... I can't believe my first post is concerning the Bible .... well here goes .... AMonger I understand the point you're trying to make, but I disagree with how you're trying to make it. The main point in the Book of Daniel is NOT disobedience. In my opinion, it IS about being obedient...
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