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  1. OntarioVanMan

    Talking money with dispatchers.

    Some would prefer to sell them at the lower rate, then pay you your fee...I see it often with certain carriers...you can see their units in the area but yet they have the load up for bid shopping for a price...
  2. OntarioVanMan

    Talking money with dispatchers.

    The best price is from a customer that is a direct customer that has a limit on how much my carrier can broker/sell out...they MUST pretty much cover the load. thats one advantage of getting to know your carriers customer base....dispatch might not want to tell you who it is, but the location...
  3. OntarioVanMan

    July 2015 Where ya at? Where ya going?

    Had a good day eh?? :)
  4. OntarioVanMan

    Anyone out there letting O/O's bid their own loads?

    Me and 2 others from a certain carrier spent a week down there! Then the next time .... I didn't even make it back to the J ...had a load! Basically right time, right place.... It's just luck is all...:p
  5. OntarioVanMan

    POLL Which Sprinter engine - 4 or 6 cylinder in your opinion.

    IF I were in the market that would be my choice as well....
  6. OntarioVanMan

    POLL Which Sprinter engine - 4 or 6 cylinder in your opinion.

    Thats why I elected an new factory engine rebuild replacement a couple years ago....it was decision time then....buy a new one or rebuild...The Pro and Transit weren't here yet and I knew a sprinter with their continuing problems and having to deal with Mercedes was a no brainer for me...the...
  7. OntarioVanMan

    July 2015 Where ya at? Where ya going?

    thats what you get for putting it in the right location.....LOL
  8. OntarioVanMan

    July 4th

  9. OntarioVanMan

    Pets and Customers

    Its amazing to see how many EXPECT others to be responsible for their choice of pet ownership....this is a JOB people.....you don't take your pet into the factory or the retail store where you work either.... these places are NOT responsible for your pet....and you are to follow the rules of...
  10. OntarioVanMan

    POLL Which Sprinter engine - 4 or 6 cylinder in your opinion.

    Tom: Are you swapping out your fleet as you go?
  11. OntarioVanMan

    July 2015 Where ya at? Where ya going?

    Location: @ Home Happy 4th gang!
  12. OntarioVanMan

    Tri-State Miss Understood

    they didn't charge you decal removal fee?....Most carriers do especially you probably left before the required time...that should be in your contract....
  13. OntarioVanMan

    Anyone out there letting O/O's bid their own loads?

    Yep...and all that as well....
  14. OntarioVanMan

    July 2015 Where ya at? Where ya going?

    Location: @ Home! Front porch now has a new face....now just to paint it....
  15. OntarioVanMan

    Canada OFFICIAL: Canada Day Mega-Thread

    Now, it's not always easy to spot a Canadian in the US. For the most part, we sound pretty similar. We share a lot of values with Americans and can identify with the same cultural references. But we do have our own vernacular, and there's a lot more to it than "ehs" and funny "abouts." Here's...
  16. OntarioVanMan

    Anyone out there letting O/O's bid their own loads?

    Is it the end of the month or beginning? end of a quarter or beginning? is your dispatch in transition? aka hiring and training newbees? how many units in that area and how competitive are they? the beat goes on.....this business is anything but stable and reliable...
  17. OntarioVanMan

    Anyone out there letting O/O's bid their own loads?

    I've waited anywhere from 1 day to a week.... Keep in mind the load you get out will probably be significient miles to equal 1 weeks pay or close to it... also think it'll probably be 1 load equal to close to 1500 miles so you'll run 1 load instead of 3 - 500 mile loads. Relax.... enjoy your...
  18. OntarioVanMan

    July 2015 Where ya at? Where ya going?

    That buck a mile translates into . 80 a mile my end... Which is reasonable and quite profitable for me! Just saying... I would consider the unit you are bidding it for .... Welcome back
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