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  1. jelliott

    March Banter and Location

    16 would be better, as we always strive to improve.
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    Suggestion Box Thread

    Suggestions should be bantered a bit. That way they can be improved upon, modified, or issues found that may make something unworkable. I think it is not a bad idea, but I have a really great concern it wont be used very effectively. We have the new sleeping/in service macro coming in the...
  3. jelliott

    Storm damage

    That stinks! What is the link to the fb pics?
  4. jelliott

    Storm damage

    What happened?
  5. jelliott

    March Banter and Location

    Steve, Get with Bill in safety tomorrow. He can go to the shipper for down time pay.
  6. jelliott

    March Banter and Location

    I have to admit, they are even cuter than me.
  7. jelliott

    March Banter and Location

    I will have to look that up. I know our 4th and 5th straight trk owner ops are still with us today.
  8. jelliott

    March Banter and Location

    We do talk with a number of the ltl carriers concerning their "expedite" product. We have a growing relationship with one or two of them. The others so far have carriers that will pull the freight for less than we are willing. Promo stuff is great and we go they a lot of it. Pens, rulers, note...
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    Flying J/Pilot gives us the finger

    I don't think anything has changed. This thread seems to get started every 90 days. While the vans are probably not any truckstops sweet spot they should accommodate them in my opinion. A lot of the revenue is generated in the building vs the fuel pump. Vanners spend just as much in the...
  10. jelliott

    March Banter and Location

    Sorry we didn't get you too the house Chris. You are actually our longest sitter (I love how that bad karma seems to happen). Glad you found a home with us.
  11. jelliott

    Eo forum app

    I use the mobile app on my ipad and iphone. It seems to just disconnect or shut off a lot? Anyone else have that issue?
  12. jelliott

    After 43 years on the road, I'm quitting!

    43 years on the road is a retirement well earned! Congratulations!
  13. jelliott

    Flying J/Pilot gives us the finger

    Scott is right. Often times chains will "accommodate" the vans in order to gain the fleets larger gallon purchases. Pilot has been a good example with what they offer us for the vans.
  14. jelliott

    March Banter and Location

    Well my philosophy is pretty simple. We target steady customers with good paying freight. We don't target any particular industry. I honestly don't care what we haul. I just care that if pays well so my trucks do well. Being based in the midwest where 80% of manufacturing occurs we are...
  15. jelliott

    March Banter and Location

    If only you had pod's to scan right away.
  16. jelliott

    March Banter and Location

    You should turn yourself in. Let the courts figure it out.
  17. jelliott

    March Banter and Location

    Ok, I called dispatch last night. They said you fly home so I was relieved, lol.
  18. jelliott

    Technical tips and pics....

    And look at the top notch maintenance facility!
  19. jelliott

    Opps.....

    Where us that darn LOVE IT button?
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