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'06 vans going OOS?

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WestSide

Seasoned Expediter
Just curious if we'll start seeing more and more '05 and '06 vans going out of service as they reach their five-year service lives...or if carriers allow existing units to be grandfathered into continuous service despite their age....
 
aileron

aileron

Expert Expediter
Every company is different, but FedEx will allow a unit already in the fleet to remain as long as it looks good and does not break down a lot. They have to do a visual inspection on the unit every year.
 
W

WestSide

Seasoned Expediter
aileron said:
Every company is different, but FedEx will allow a unit already in the fleet to remain as long as it looks good and does not break down a lot. They have to do a visual inspection on the unit every year.
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Figured as much, thanks aileron.

May have to pick up a T1N just to get my feet wet. Heck, even the 118 wb should accommodate two skids.

(Imagine if private prop planes were dropped from service due to age....)
 
Jack_Berry

Jack_Berry

Moderator Emeritus
a panther driver i talked to 3 yers ago said he was getting 30 mpg with his low roof 118. gotta make sure you get maintenance documents.
 
W

WestSide

Seasoned Expediter
I've also heard reports of 30mpg, though that's not much help if the vehicle gets denied by the carrier due to its age. :(
 
greg334

greg334

Veteran Expediter
There are exceptions to the rule.

FedEx seems to be a bit anal about things, but some of their stuff is well not too good looking at times. NO biggie.

A lot of carriers don't care, a number of them say that there is an age limit but don't really care. Overall I think it is a point that a carrier shouldn't have a choice if they accept an owner as long as the vehicle looks good and is safe.
 
letzrockexpress

letzrockexpress

Veteran Expediter
greg334 said:
A lot of carriers don't care, a number of them say that there is an age limit but don't really care. Overall I think it is a point that a carrier shouldn't have a choice if they accept an owner as long as the vehicle looks good and is safe.
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The owner should have to live up to the same standards as his vehicle...:rolleyes:
 
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W

WestSide

Seasoned Expediter
Speaking of shorts, I've got a lead on ten 2005 shorts (118 wb Sprinters), each with high ceilings, each around 200k miles, each under $10k, each for sale by the original maintainer. If someone wanted to chance getting an older two-skid Sprinter approved by a carrier, this may be a way to go. Or maybe buy a few and you've got an instant Sprinter fleet of your own, getting upwards of 30mpg. At that rate, you can afford motel stays. Maybe hang a hammock or lay a bed across the front seats and you could even call 'em sleepers. I'll take first pick this Thursday and leave the rest for my EO friends. ;)

PM for more info.
 
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