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    Looking for Input on carriers Landstar, Con Way, F

    I posted this last week in the newbies section and still need some input. I am looking to put on a cargo van and have been researching the above carriers. Fill me in on the pros/cons of Landstar,Fed Ex, Con Way,Panther,Tri-State. I live in Ohio and consider factors such as paid per mile...
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    Looking for Input on carriers Landstar, Con Way, P

    I am looking for some advice or direction as to which carrier to put my cargo van on with. Hopefully some drivers/owners can help me out as to the pros and cons of Landstar, Con Way, Panther, Tri-State. I guess what I really need to know is which carrier will work with me the best and keep me...
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    Cargo weight capacity Ford E350 7.3 diesel extende

    Looking for information as to the cargo weight capacity on the 2001 Ford E350 7.3 one ton diesel extended van. GVW is 9400 lbs. Would I be able to qualify the van as capable of carrying over 3000 lbs of cargo. The company I am looking to sign on with pays extra per mile if you can load over 3000...
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    Need Feedback on Carriers

    I am looking for advice on chosing a carrier that would work well with a newbie. I am going to be driving a cargo van and I have spoken with several recruiters. I live in Ohio, so Panther and Tri State are close. Also I have spoken with Try Hours and Express 1. I am looking for some feedback on...
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    Need Cargo Van Advice

    Looking to purchase a cargo van and have it narrowed down to two. Looking for some feedback on these units: 2001 Ford Econoline 350 extended 1 ton cargo van, 7.3 diesel with 36,000 miles asking $21,500. 2004 GMC Savanah 3500 extended 1 ton cargo van, zero miles, gas engine asking $21,199. Also...
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    Fuel Surcharge

    I am looking for advice on how the fuel surcharge is calculated and figured for the driver. Before accepting a load does the driver know in advance if he will receive a fuel surcharge or not? Is the fuel surcharge based on so many cents per mile or is it based on that particular loads revenue...
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    Cargo Van: How to Keep Cool and Warm While Sleepi

    I am considering entering the field of expediting. I have been reading alot of the posts on EO and they are extremely imformative.:9 I have a few nice cargo vans spotted. Would like to do a D unit, but might be alittle costly and I am wanting to run solo, so I am not sure if a D unit would be...
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