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I'm sure these Chinese made but the price is nice: http://www2.northerntool.com/product-1/334731.htm $30 or http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=41158 $20 -- Mike N Faster than a speeding poulet.

That pallet grabber is a top tool. At my last drop in Michigan the forklift operator used his pallet grabber to snatch the front pallet out of my truck. Easy like pie. Next spare $65 I find I'll be getting one. -- Mike N Faster than a speeding poulet.

I especially find this quote amusing/interesting: "And shippers that don't help carriers by improving their loading and unloading practices are more likely to struggle for capacity. "If you're not a driver-friendly shipper, you'll probably have a difficult time getting your goods shipped,"...

I don't know if DX would like that much. Anyways I'm still trying to find a new fit since the dedicated work I used to do went away at DX. -- Mike N **Hey 6 your email through EO is b0rken. Shoot me a good email address please.**

If you are expecting a lot of incomming calls you might want to consider Nextel. My rate plan has free incomming calls. -- Mike N

So I guess the follow on qustion that is just begging to be asked is just how much work do you have in and out of the East/NE do you have? I run a B unit presently. -- Mike N

RE: GM Van owners: What fuel mileage are you getti Well then I am not going to grumble about the mileage on my Savana anymore. 3500 Savana cutaway with 10' box 4.3 motor. 12.5 MPG. Oh, I waved at you two (Terry and Rene) on the PA turnpike Wednesday. ;) -- Mike N

I am guessing Detroit-Indy-Columbus Although I suspect there is a 83.90679% chance I am wrong! :+ -- Mike N

I gave up on them. Not being able to communicate is a wonderful recruiting tool. -- Mike N

I don't have that issue yet but I have been getting *two* of each of the previous issues.... -- Mike N

I have heard others mention lots of short runs out of Chicago. Are there other cities with a good share of that sorta work? -- Mike N

>it in the super triangle it's middle of everything and would >be able to cover alot of territory and get home alot to >when i was with fedexcc seem like i had ohio address for >half the year and i live in va Super Triangle? I suspect I know the answer but I just had to ask! :+ -- Mike N

Aiiiieeeeee! Mommy make the bad man stop!! -- Mike N

Well I just last night got back home from a run to the Detroit area. I am presently leased to Dynamex in Baltimore and they could not find me *anything* in the way of a back haul. So I am wondering what if any options I would have to find a return load. Does anybody 'trip lease' freight these...

>What gets me is forwards that go on and on regardless of age >- like the one saying the guy that originated the hokey >pokey died last week is still around 6 months later . I have >the urban legend and hoax sites in favorites . Yea me too. My favorite is www.snopes.com >I've gotten...

I am planning to sell the house and pull up stakes this spring and am looking at Dayton Ohio as a new area to live in. Is this a good spot to have as a home plate? Not sure if I will be chasing the freight with one of the big expedite carriers or not but ya never know. -- Mike N

So those of you out there with either the Express or Savana with gas engine what is your average fuel mileage? -- Mike N

>I was talking to a driver today and his idea of success was >pretty easy to get and very clear and to the point. I could >not help but laugh. He simply wants to be gone all the time >to stay away from his wife and make enough money to keep >her. Did not care where he went as long as he...

Geo, When you say set up to hold 4 pallets do you put them in sideways, as in narrow side of the skid instead of long side? -- Mike N

Same outfit. Still awaiting a reply. -- Mike N