March 2016, where are you going ??

OntarioVanMan · Mar 8, 2016

I am still giggling about these suit types that hover over spreadsheets trying to "predict" future volume....LOL Think about it...just the nature of this biz.....like a spreadsheet can predict a machine will break down somewhere or a locomotive will blow a Gasket.....or faulty parts will be discovered needing to be replaced....gee whiz.....they might indicate what happened in the past but future...I'll stick to my magic 8 ball...its more reliable....LOL

fastman_1 · Mar 8, 2016

OntarioVanMan said:
I am still giggling about these suit types that hover over spreadsheets trying to "predict" future volume....LOL Think about it...just the nature of this biz.....like a spreadsheet can predict a machine will break down somewhere or a locomotive will blow a Gasket.....or faulty parts will be discovered needing to be replaced....gee whiz.....they might indicate what happened in the past but future...I'll stick to my magic 8 ball...its more reliable....LOL

I prefer the roll the dice method myself

akkshole · Mar 8, 2016

After my week in Cancun and my "Check Liver Light" burning out, got home sat, back in service sunday. Did a shorty from columbus, oh to pittsburgh. Now hoping to snag a good one.

Ftransit · Mar 8, 2016

Walking the shores Cape Fear , Southport NC...prolly not any load offers near me!

fastman_1 · Mar 8, 2016

Hooked! Wellington Ohio to Saginaw Michigan at 4pm

OntarioVanMan · Mar 8, 2016

fastman_1 said:
Hooked! Wellington Ohio to Saginaw Michigan at 4pm

Good thing I'm just moving into your fishing hole now over in Youngstown

fastman_1 · Mar 8, 2016

OntarioVanMan said:
Good thing I'm just moving into your fishing hole now over in Youngstown

You must have scared them so the got me moving! Lol

fastman_1 · Mar 8, 2016

Well it seems the Macro point is on the fritz, yesterday's load is still on it and won't disappear, can't get new load info as long as it's there! POS!

Grizzly · Mar 8, 2016

xmudman said:
Any suggestions on where to go after Seattle? I knew coming out here that I might hafta dh out, but to where?

I've delivered to all points out west, including all over the west coast. It's not for the faint of heart! It's best to have some sort of game plan going in, for the exact reason you stated .... "Where do I DH to from here!"

Simply put ..... I hope you got some extra cash going in so you could DH to Cali, if needed. You could easily be there for awhile. My recommendation ... head to Alki Beach. It's close enough to bid on whatever comes & you'll get to enjoy some great scenery!

Best of luck!

jujubeans · Mar 8, 2016

Just saw my first robin.... Spring isn't far behind!

OntarioVanMan · Mar 8, 2016

fastman_1 said:
Well it seems the Macro point is on the fritz, yesterday's load is still on it and won't disappear, can't get new load info as long as it's there! POS!

they can't send you an email with that info as a back up??

OntarioVanMan · Mar 8, 2016

after your carrier calls you and has a new contract and they are calling it a raise.....

fastman_1 · Mar 8, 2016

OntarioVanMan said:
they can't send you an email with that info as a back up??

Yep that's what we are doing, the old fashion way! Which always works.

OntarioVanMan · Mar 8, 2016

fastman_1 said:
Yep that's what we are doing, the old fashion way! Which always works.

and its FREE!!! come on people!!!

fastman_1 · Mar 8, 2016

OntarioVanMan said:
and its FREE!!! come on people!!!

That's what I've said all along, but their customers want tracking! Is the answer I've always gotten.

OntarioVanMan · Mar 8, 2016

fastman_1 said:
That's what I've said all along, but their customers want tracking! Is the answer I've always gotten.

like we said earlier, we do the cheaper version of MP.....tracking on a load and we email the rest....NO costs to me...

xmudman · Mar 8, 2016

Grizzly said:
I've delivered to all points out west, including all over the west coast. It's not for the faint of heart! It's best to have some sort of game plan going in, for the exact reason you stated .... "Where do I DH to from here!"

Simply put ..... I hope you got some extra cash going in so you could DH to Cali, if needed. You could easily be there for awhile. My recommendation ... head to Alki Beach. It's close enough to bid on whatever comes & you'll get to enjoy some great scenery!

Best of luck!

I'm in Tumwater right now; I can go back to Seattle or down to Portland. Peeps are fishing but nothing in the boat yet. OTOH, it's only 1115 PST, so all is not lost yet. The big decision I need to make is how far into Cali I need to go. Lodi is 722 from here, but is it far enough?