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  1. tallcal101

    Stern on Sirius

    I find it amusing that a big mouth facist like Rush Limbaugh(drug addict,truth fabircator and generaly unseemly charector))can be held to some other standard then Howard Stern.I happen to find them both boring and just out for themselves. Let's remember the First Amendment.It seems to be under...
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    Driving for an o/o

    I agree that talking to the O/O's drivers is the best way to determine if the job opportunity is worhtwhile. I believe there are probably equal numbers of dishonest drivers and owners.I just tried to get a driver qualified only to find out he is a covicted child molester who served time.I always...
  3. tallcal101

    Caliifornia

    I'm the only fleet owner out here,sometimes FEDEX treats me like I'm living on Mars. My name is Andy,call me when you out this way,650-678-7219.I'm serious.
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    Caliifornia

    Let me know next time in San Fran/show you some sunny hospitalty
  5. tallcal101

    Hello

    RE: Smoking Nazi Deal
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    Hello

    Smoking Nazi The last smokers I had in the truck said they"cleaned"the truck when they were done. That meant they poured Amoral all over the cig butts(did'nt even pick them up off the floor)so instead of having a dirty mess,I had a dirty sticky mess. I don't care what anyone does,or what they...
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    Making Money While Waiting for a Load

    Are you really from San Francisco Mike?My home town(never call it frisco)Ha Ha Try selling pictures of the Golden Gate
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    The perfect driver for any fleet owner....

    I'm sure he smokes at least 2 packs a day
  9. tallcal101

    Hello

    You mention that one only need look at the classified ad's to see who's hireing.(White Glove owners) Butyou fail to mention that there are NEVER anything but very old W/G trucks for sale in the classified ads..Why is this?I say it is because owners who make the leap,right out of the gate,to...
  10. tallcal101

    Fuel Sur Charge

    A few comments about the present situation we are all faced with.As noted in my last post,I have been around the Van Line business for 25 years.Still am,as well as own the Experdite fleet. The issue of FSC has come and gone and come back again many times since I have been in the Va Line...
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    Conway

    Lori, I have been in the Van Line business for 25 yeras as a corporate sales person.I have been through the FSC issue many times.Which clents should pay,who should not and how much should they pay. I now own a fleet of W/G reefer trucks,and have watched with great interest how this industry is...
  12. tallcal101

    Break Even Point

    Knowing your costs(or at least anticipated costs) will go a long way in staying profitable.It's funny how bank accounts seen to know exactly how much repairs are.It's like the shops are wired into you bank!I think not knowing what it MIGHT cost too operate a truck or a fleet is the first clue...
  13. tallcal101

    Hello

    This is my first posting.I must sound like someone else who has posted. When I got into this industry,I wanted to be able to haul anythig that was being offered.I will agree,however,liftgates are a pain in the rearmand don't gt used enough for the grief they cause when they have not been...
  14. tallcal101

    Hello

    Thank you for your comments.I will post more,just have been busy in this crazy buiness(I love it)but it's never a dull moment!! Will have my 6th W/G unit on the road in 2 months
  15. tallcal101

    Hello

    Thank you for your comments.I love this business,even on the bad days(and nights @3:00AM) Reefers can be a pain in the you know what,but are cash cows.This business is 3 times more competetive then 5 years ago.Reefers make the diference.Well worth the investment and trouble.80% of our loads are...
  16. tallcal101

    Hello

    Hi Folks, I have been a White Glove owner for 5 years.This is my second business,and it has been a very interesting experience,I must say. I run 5 WG Reefer trucks,and for the most part,do very well.I had a sound business plan before I started,and grew my fleet at the rate of 1 truck per year.It...
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