Recent content by JJ

Weave, Hope you can help a little here. Can you give me a ball park guess on how much a full step bumper could possibly weigh? The over all width is 96". I have an empty weight issue going on here, and am seriously considering having the bumper removed and a icc type bumper installed to...

Tri-State is making it manditory for all of their contractors to have the new FAST card, according the letter I received, all contractors must have the new card by early 2004. NLMI controls just about all automotive freight for the "BIG 3", which means ANYONE who is a registered carrier with...

Lawrence, Will the insurance industry be repesented at the Expo? Thanks JJ

"Baby's" blower motor went pffttttt on way home Friday night. Called the mechanic and he said $228 (part and labor) plus tax. I asked how much for just the part, and was told $163.80. So I decided to check around little bit and see if I could find new blower at a little better price. So called...

Ray's Family Restruant, Elgin, IL take I-20 to 25 south exit, turn right onto 25 south just under the over pass on your left is Ray's. Ample parking for vans, but tight during lunch and dinner rush hours. For Straight trucks you may find somewhere on the street to park. Last week I had one of...

ALL drivers must see this video clip! http://www.olblueusa.org/video/streaming/critical_factor.html JJ

Run this by us again please, it was what? I have heard it is a special order but don't know particulars, maybe a large dealership who specialises in cargo vans and cutaways may know, also heard somewhere up in Chicago area there is a new company doing vans just for the expedited van industry...

I am at a loss here, at what point do we say "I am no longer making anything?" Even with our fuel surcharge? I never know what the fuel surcharge is until I receive my settlement 2 weeks after load is delivered. I have slowed my speed to 60 mph in ALL states, changed to a K&N air filter and...

Chat tonight about 8pm est or 20:00 est Feb 16th,2003 :) JJ

Most of the loads I am getting are under 250 miles and maybe 2 to 3 loads a week. I really have come to the point of fuel or food. I have figured I am saving some money by coming back home. I can wait day or two out for another load or be home in 5 hrs. So home is winning out. I am eventually...

RE: Name That Gizmo! Well, I would say urinal for the guys! Do they have girls model?? LOL JJ

Teacel, Thank you for clarifying your statement. JJ

"I was reading some of the replies and I understand where allot of the drivers are coming from being leased on to companies that get more than half of the trip money for doing very little." Teacel, Are you saying that leased drivers are over paid????

Gas is up again today....not big news , but I have little help for all gas vans. If you are a member of Sam's Clubs and have a current membership card (the one with the barcode stripe) and a debit or credit card this maybe of some help to you. By scanning your Sam's membership card at the pump...

A steady average of $1.859 a gallon for gasoline and I am done. I will not haul freight at a loss for anybody. Reason for gas and fuel price spikes? I would have to say it is corporate and political in nature. (Can't make money in the stock market, so let's put our money in gas futures...Thank...