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  1. OntarioVanMan

    Things I Like about FECC

    Yeah a carrier known for service...*LOL* FEDEX DELIVERY FAILURE RATE RISES DRAMATICALLY TO ONE IN EVERY NINE SHIPMENTS According to published news reports, an independent audit has revealed that the pilot labor dispute at Federal Express is creating significant service problems. Planes are...
  2. OntarioVanMan

    The traitor driver

    I don't see how decals would be a safety issue...:confused:
  3. OntarioVanMan

    Tire advice for vans

    Only 86,000? Holy crap....that is bad... American slop buckets....;)
  4. OntarioVanMan

    FSC-Why don't companies pay 100% of it to us?

    Our formula is $1.30 on the Midwest Average from EIA... 10mpg for st8s and 15 for van/sprinters and they round off to the LOWEST number....we don't get the .8 or .4...if it is 11.8 we get 11 and so on....so we don't get 100%.
  5. OntarioVanMan

    FSC-Why don't companies pay 100% of it to us?

    Standard replies: 1. We'll look into it and get back to you.... 2. We've looked into it and had discussions. We'll get back to you. 3. We've discussed it and we are studying it...We'll get back to you. 4. Are you still with us?:rolleyes:
  6. OntarioVanMan

    Body Shop Recommendations Please

    How on earth can a motorcycle not see a truck?:eek:
  7. OntarioVanMan

    Body Shop Recommendations Please

    Still able to haul loads? is it mostly cosmetics?
  8. OntarioVanMan

    Body Shop Recommendations Please

    midwest is a little vague..could you narrow that down some?
  9. OntarioVanMan

    FSC-Why don't companies pay 100% of it to us?

    correct..there is no real or set average...you can only look around and hear what others are getting and make up your own mind if you are getting a fair deal...if you feel shorted, take it up with your carrier why they seem to be a little light...communicate...
  10. OntarioVanMan

    What kind of generator do I need to run a 13000 btu air conditioner?

    I've got it down to 7 minutes..to put window AC in...that includes the gen tossed out and locked down and climbing back in and hitting the start button....not too shabby...
  11. OntarioVanMan

    Kudos to Michelin

    Darn them Frenchmen...*LOL*
  12. OntarioVanMan

    Kudos to Michelin

    A little over .4 ? ...that is a huge number...it represents significant fuel savings...
  13. OntarioVanMan

    Kudos to Michelin

    Small can be huge...even 1/8 of a mile per gallon would easily put 1,000 bucks back into your pocket...
  14. OntarioVanMan

    Kudos to Michelin

    Any reports on the effects yet? as in mpg's?
  15. OntarioVanMan

    Kudos to Michelin

    am envisioning that some have their fuel tanks, boxes and apu's underneath and the a 10-12 feet open space till the rear axle...it's that open space where drag would occur as the wind whips around... The heat you refer to would be from the engine I'd assume...trailers wouldn't be effected by...
  16. OntarioVanMan

    FSC-Why don't companies pay 100% of it to us?

    Leo..the prices are now posted...looks like you'll be getting a raise tomorrow...Nat. average went up 3.3 cents.... We at E-! will NOT be getting a raise as E-1 rounds off...it is not enough to bump it up a whole number...
  17. OntarioVanMan

    June 2010 Locations

    470 miles to Atlanta..if you hurry you could pick up one of them LG loads...*L*;)
  18. OntarioVanMan

    Kudos to Michelin

    Not tire related.. Linda/Bob...any thoughts about the wind skirting on a straight like what is now on trailers? to improve MPG's?
  19. OntarioVanMan

    EO University Workshop First Observer Workshop July 24th Expo

    I read the link...I don't get it...maybe because of 6 years of cross border security whipping I am already aware ...security wise that is.....
  20. OntarioVanMan

    EO University Workshop First Observer Workshop July 24th Expo

    If you are a safe driver now and drive defensively then you are a better driver then most... safer on the road? as in which manner do you mean? If you do cross border then you already have awareness training...
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