Unmarked white cargo van...profiling?

[Mailer]

They pulled me over several times when I had no signs on my van... since I use them, I had no more problems with them. ..

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Thanks. I might have to do just that.

 

[Mailer]

What were the reasons for the four
stops, You did ask them why they pulled you over.

Usually they tell me. You ran over the white line(cross winds); your speed is inconsistent (I'm on the hills); you fit characteristic of driver's fatique (Darn! Didn't comb my hair).

Of course I didn't tell them all of those reasons in the parentheses. I am very cooperative and I let them do all the askings. Its make the process smoother.

I do however, have to say that these officers are very courteous and polite. I thanks them for doing their jobs....but please no more pull over the unmarked white cargo van from California, lol.

 

[Heisenberg]

Having a marked van is one of the reasons why I decided to go to work for one of the larger companies. I don't get messed with by the police and my pay is always on time. I couldn't see paying 6k a year for cargo insurance just to make 85 cents per mile. I'm making about a buck a mile here at Panther. The saying goes "the bigger the better" lol.

 

[mjmsprt40]

I had a set of magnetic signs made. Cost about $125 for the pair, and it ends a lot of "unmarked van" problems before they get started. On the occasions where the signs might create problems-- when I'm on my own time, personal use-- the signs come down and stow inside easy enough.

 

[Mailer]

Having a marked van is one of the
reasons why I decided to go to work for one of the larger companies. I don't get messed with by the police and my pay is always on time. I couldn't see paying 6k a year for cargo insurance just to make 85 cents per mile. I'm making about a buck a mile here at Panther. The saying goes "the bigger the better" lol.

Agreed! But I enjoyed the small family oriented settings. my ins is $1860/yr thru the company.

 

[Mailer]

I had a set of magnetic signs made.
Cost about $125 for the pair, and it ends a lot of "unmarked van" problems before they get started. On the occasions where the signs might create problems-- when I'm on my own time, personal use-- the signs come down and stow inside easy enough.

Thanks! Do you have a contact info on the magnetic sign?

 

[Murraycroexp]

Before you spend $125 per pair, hop around. You'll have an artwork charge, but after that its cheaper.
Ours were about $27 each sign.
And splurge on the better, thicker magnet material.

 

[Murraycroexp]

Typo = Shop around

 

[beachbum]

Usually they tell me. You ran over the white line(cross winds); your speed is inconsistent (I'm on the hills); you fit characteristic of driver's fatique (Darn! Didn't comb my hair).

Of course I didn't tell them all of those reasons in the parentheses. I am very cooperative and I let them do all the askings. Its make the process smoother.

I do however, have to say that these officers are very courteous and polite. I thanks them for doing their jobs....but please no more pull over the unmarked white cargo van from California, lol.

Since your not a commercial vehicle the fatigue pull over is surprising to me. What could they do in the first place, personal vehicles almost always drive that way when traveling.

 

[Mailer]

Typo = Shop around

Anything from Murray got to be good. Do you have the contact info?

 

[OntarioVanMan]

Since your not a commercial vehicle the fatigue pull over is surprising to me. What could they do in the first place, personal vehicles almost always drive that way when traveling.

I imagine there is some law in there somewhere that gives the officer the latitude to pull your plate right there.."for operating a vehicle in an unsafe manner"

 

[Murraycroexp]

Anything from Murray got to be good. Do you have the contact info?

Fleet Graphics, Kettering, OH
tel:937.252.2552

Rick did our artwork. And a great job. They did 4 magnets and 3 side logo work on 2 cargo vans.
I'm missing a couple of pics but here's examples of what he did for us.

 

[Murraycroexp]

But I suggest shopping locally as well. Save shipping.

 

[mjmsprt40]

Thanks! Do you have a contact info on the magnetic sign?

I bought at a place where they make signs for all sorts of purposes, any of the major sign stores should be able to do it. I didn't go in for any artwork, just basic black letters on a white background.

 

[Murraycroexp]

And THAT was $125?!?! Wow!!
What a rip. Quick, but a rip.

 

[mjmsprt40]

And THAT was $125?!?! Wow!!
What a rip. Quick, but a rip.

Maybe. I have large signs, and that might have something to do with it.

 

[Murraycroexp]

Oh, yeah. For sure. We just did little door magnets. I think something like 12x24 or 16x24 something like that.

 

[beachbum]

I imagine there is some law in there somewhere that gives the officer the latitude to pull your plate right there.."for operating a vehicle in an unsafe manner"

Never seen one in my 58 years on this Earth.

 

[zorry]

Of course Rick is reasonable. Very young crew there. Probably work for $1 per hour.

 

[Mailer]

Either way guys, thanks a bunch for the sign info. I will also check locally. Great sample pics Murray