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You got Rivrat. There was a saying I heard from some europeans many years ago. "Country has monetary problems and unemployment? Then start a war with the USA and lose. They'll rebuild the gov't, infrastructure, education system and factories and give you the money to do it. Also you get...

RE: How often do you get back to back loads with-o The back to back part I found is usually rare. Although at IBC for certain drivers it was the norm. They go out and before the've arrived they got a load going somewhere else and keep moving. I was surprised at some of the guys on that short...

Welcome to the world of tryig to hire people. When I expanded the ops out of Barrie I required a driver for a run and the split was 90/10 as driver paid for everything. This high split paid part of the deadhead for coming back empty as there was no backhaul. Had a heck of a time finding...

I did a delivery in the winter to a mine north of Thunderbay. Got heldup on the way due to a snowstorm. That was ok. I got thru with just tires and the weight of the load kept me on the road (even the dirt backroads I used). The neat part was going into the mine (gateway at highway was 15...

Haven't seen expediting companies that have many flatbeds, but those local companies that do directs or hotshots sure have a lot. I know of 5 companies doing sameday directs running flatbeds of various sizes (10ft-24ft mostly). Most only run in their area not cross broder. Rob Fis

I've also run into a large number of drivers that are not online. They found out through a buddy (about the bus.) and got into it. Many here do not research at all, just make the leap. I've mentioned EO to several and none had a clue that this community existed. Actually met several lately...

It seems to be a slow time in the business overall. Everything has taken a slowdown. This does not mean it's dead. I'm still doing not bad, down a little but still working. The usually companies like K-Dac and Dec and Dynamex are keeping their straights running although I've been getting...

One thing about this business is that if you want the money, you have to show you are worth it and THAT YOU WANT THE MONEY! This means doing the job right, fast, efficiently and making sure dispatch knows you did it right on time and are ready to go. I tell all the new guys I meet that they...

don't get close to the windshield and do shallow breathing (hehehe) so as to not fog the window! Up here we usually buy winter wipers that come in a couple of flavours. The oldest style is same height as normal wipers but has a rubber shroud over most of the wiper leaving only the blade...

Just a note about up here in Canada. Most of the wal-mart lots are leased locations and therefore parking of commercial vehicles overnite is not allowed (well not supposed to be). I have noticed a couple of times that trucks have been parked overnite and I didn't notice any problems. I used...

A small fleet owner I know got 4 speeding tickets in 2 years in his personal car. He has never had a violation in his truck. But the insc co got his record and banged his insc up to more than double for the entire fleet as he was listed as a fleet driver for all vehicles. He complained and...

RE: Thinking about purchasing a truck can any one I work out of mississauga, and the word about kennedy is not good. Basically they tell you what is possible but not necessarily realistic unless you're really driven and the dispatch loves you. You're better off looking at companies like...

While you do make a decent point you must remember that for different states there will be different requirements. So you have to have a minimum standard as a starting point. Therefore all bridges must meet a certain minimum of weight capacity etc. The northern states have the larger...

I work out of Mississauga and I'm on percentage. Most local courier companies work on percentage. usually it is 60-70% of the billing to the customer and some have a FSC as well (not all). The expedite specific companies usually pay by the mile. So depending on the company will depend on...

Turtle I read a report that indicated exactly that. A bridge a week has either collapsed or been closed due to pieces coming off of it somewhere in the US. That's about 50 bridges a year are closed in the US due to problems. Now many are small very old types that are due for replacement. But...

I'm thinking of going to the gm van and stealing the overhead light as it has 2 map lights in it with indivudual switches. The Sprinter one has the map light but it lights up on the passenger side (lot of good for driver). Also it gives off a lot of light everywhere as opposed to being really...

OVM have you tried to reposition the rear doors? They are adjustable. That's what all those screws are for on the hinges. If bringing the doors in a little doesn't help (realigning), then maybe you'll have to increase the seal to get no air space. I got space on mine as I warped the right...

Fellas I worked with have had to replace them, but all had over 250000. My 2000 GM van went 400000 then it failed. Rob Fis

Leo and Greg, that's what I used to do years ago. I had GMC truc back in the '80s and used to get the mechanic to do things at his timing rather than rush and I always got a bargain on the pricing of the job. One of the best things was the brake drums. I bought an entire set for the truck...

Same applies here about a broker has the right to ask to see billing pertaining to his loads. Most refuse and you have to force the issue. I know one fella whose significant other goes in every two or three months and does an audit (she ain't no accountant) and she usually finds fuel...