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If he did jump into that end of the pool, I can only imagine the mess he is trying to sort through. It will take some time.

Funny you say that. That is one of the best things about my van. It is a lot more comfortable than my straight truck ever was. When empty, waiting for a load, I have 14' feet of space compared to the 72" sleeper in the straight. There is really no comparison. The only advantage to a straight...

I don't know this for fact, but I get the feeling that Bill is a standup guy and will do what is right. What has happened in the past at WhirlWind may or may not be his problem. I was hoping he would elaborate on that a little more than he did, but I understand that there could be things he...

BTW: I ran a similar load that had basicly the same set of circumstances involved. Turtle is aware of it, we had a lengthy phone discussion about it. I've not thrown that into the discussion yet simply because I have hopes that this discussion will, at some point, become clear and agreeable to...

Yes, I understand what your saying. But, what your saying falls under the variations and extensions that I mentioned earlier. In effect, your post complicates the basic issue/regulation that has not been proven...or agreed to... yet by Turtle and/or Phil. My position is that if the two (Turtle...

So...what your saying is that IF a HAZMAT load is less than 1001 lbs, it is possible that it does not require placards. If it does not require placards, it does not fall under the HAZMAT regulations and it does not require following those regulations during transport. In other words, the...

yep...at that rate, everything should be cleared up by 2027, 2028 minimum! I guess that particular company must have finally sent in their PROPER paperwork!

The weekend can be productive UP there as well....juuuust sayin :thumbup:

It would be hard to count the load offers I have received as a direct result of using proper grammar on internet discussion forums.

I agree. But, that doesn't translate to slow freight for everyone from now on. I also think that our world may be changing soon. That's what I read into some of the changes being made anyway. Wishful thinking? :)

I know that you've made some statements on other threads about your business ties with Whirlwind. Is there anything you can add now that hasn't been mentioned? A lot of people seemed to like running for WW. The pay issues may have been there only problem?

Your thinking is clouded (or blinded) to some extent to automotive freight. Production line shortages are not everything that is carried on expedite trucks these days. In fact, the carriers with a more diverse freight base don't rely on it at all. It is an amazing realization when you actually...

You make very good points about forced dispatch. I understand the need to fulfill customer demands. I also understand that there are many reasons why there is a need to encourage some to take a load... but it is still forced dispatch. The make-up on the pig is just a little thicker. The main...

Actually, if it is a Detroit warranty then any Detroit shop should handle the warranty (I understand that they are...just being technically correct). But again, is it worth it to sit in Vegas in a hotel room until the issue is resolved? I would definitely be on the phone doing my best to get...

I'm guessing that if it were a newer truck and still under warranty they would be able to transfer the cost from one dealer to the other. With the truck being out of warranty, they are treating it just like 2 completely independent shops would. There is also a good chance that they are going to...

I won't disagree that some need help and might appreciate it. I don't believe in constantly pointing out small errors though. It is disrespectful to do so on a regular basis. I think that there is a VERY small percentage of people who post on this forum that are interested in getting spelling...

Caryn's calling, she has a load for ya....13 miles away going 8 miles to the airport. She says "Thank you, sweetie" :D

I've wondered how life was treating you. Good to see your well and hope to see you around the yard soon!

Well yeah, but since we're being anal orifices over this, I think it's actually "Ahem, it's grammar" ? It's probably ok, for those of us that don't nitpick others spelling and grammar, to use the extra periods to express ourselves. However, I firmly believe that someone who does nitpick other...

My advice for weekly pay has nothing to do with how long you can float the money. If your paid weekly, it lessens the amount they owe you at any given time. That way, if they belly up (like many have lately), you won't lose quite as much money. I don't do the multiple carrier thing but I'm...