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Rob nice to mention the streecars, but I think the new rule about the busses would affect more drivers. Basically ppl the rule in Ont is that busses pulling out from a bus stop have the right of way and you have to YEILD to the bus. Most busses have a sign on their left rear saying YEILD but I...

Alright first a silly question... Is Pather just an expedite company or does it do general freight as well. If it does only expedite then it is largest by fact that Fdcc is part and parcel of the larger company. Does fdcc get loads from the other divisions of fedex?? If so then those were...

Some hospitals actually take a footprint of newborns. Like a fingerprint it stays the same over your life. It is easier and they get a better result than those tiny hands. Rob Fis

RE: I am a Canadian Company Finally. Finding LOADS Some companies here have a communications fee as a minimum plus other items are covered as well. The costs vary from place to place but the comm system does not cost anywhere near the price charged. As a fleet owner...??? Not sure what items...

Lawrence, like the german part of your message...cute. Reminds me of one in my brothers car. Achtung! Schnappen das seatbelten! Gerschmashing der windsheldt mit der noggin ist verboten! Rob Fis

Similar thing everywhere. Had a new delivery customer that were in the back building (of three). No signage at the road or any other indication of their existance. In Buenos Aries and I think Montevideo they have mandated building numbers to a white sign with black numerals and must be to the...

RE: I am a Canadian Company Finally. Finding LOADS Since things seem to be slowing down a little it looks like you're not doing too bad. Keep looking for loads and good luck. I've only found several short hauls paying better per mile. I had a few paying as high as $5 per mile, but few and far...

Well it was nice to cross the border with only a drivers lic but as the world has changed and with the amount of fraudulant papers out there, it is sensible for the gov't to require one item for everyone. The $97 for a passport is not unreasonable considering that it is good for 5-10 years...

Nicely said. These new regs for the US boarder have had an amazing effect in Canada on the small carriers like IBCL who no longer take loads to the US. This leaves these loads for the companies like FedexCC, Dynamix, DECExpress, K-Dac etc. Some of these smaller outfits were going to the US for...

Oh forgot about the ticket question. Up here tickets are not considered a business expense, but that doesn't stop some guys from cliaming them as one. Remember you got the ticket for doing something wrong (read illegal) and therefore are not considered a regular business expense.

Understand your frustration at delivering to a construction site. I had to do a couple of runs to one downtown Toronto and same problem with parking, drove around the block several times trying to get a spot. Got really frustrated and started to be creative. I found a lot of those orange cones...

I know of several companies doing local here that have drivers who have only personal insurance on their vans. The rules state that you are supposed to have commercial insurance as you are operating as a commercial carrier vehicle. I know many personal policies state in the fine print that the...

My 2000 Chev Van had an inline fuel pump. Just ahead of the tank attached to the frame. It failed at over 400k miles. Changed by mechanic in 15 minutes (it was slightly rusted in place hehehe). We didn't even have to prime it or anything, just turn the key and wait for the fuel. I kept...

RE: Ontarian Owner Operator in need of help and ad Lots of loads going to and out of the K-W, Cambridge, Guelph area. Most are taken by freight companies who have contracted in. There is a load board with lots of Ont loads, but I can't remember the name (saw it only twice at Rush Int'l, but...

I agree with you and cherri there about the problems with traffic and the fast traffic as you sit at the roadside. I find many ppl don't like being behind a truck of any size and therefore will try to get ahead or not let you in. Remember they can't see around you and that makes some car...

I have an older HP Omnibook 6000, 700MHz, 256Mb, 20Gb hdd, 15" screen. Bought it used as I'm hard on equipment in the truck. It isn't the fastest but it works fine for GPS and doing ppw. I've had it for 4 yrs and it has been quite reliable. I like HP products as I have had low failure rates...

Hey Brad... well there are lots of loads going out of the TO area headed down. Canac kitchens in Thornhill has loads quite often (usually Pyrofax Trucking handles them), you've got Meritor on Lakeshore in Etobicoke and Milton shipping as well as a host of others. Try K-Dac Express as they...

There are problems with older models of Sprinters including 2004. I have a 2005 with 100000 miles and little problems. However getting dealer service has been a problem! I found a Mercedes mechanic outside the dealer network and I get better service at lower $$. I know we get to other cities...

Never mind 2008!! If you're going to Toronto they already have one and they are enforcing it this month. You get 3 minutes of idling, then you get the ticket. Rob Fis

Well I'm one that doesn't post too much but for a few reasons. 1: There's lots to read as I only get on during the weekends and I usually am idle for Sunday. 2: Reading a thread and reading the responses, I see a couple that have covered exactly what I would input or have even better responses...