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    biscuits

    Stop at any Bob Evans and Buy a bag of Biscuit Mix... Works for me anyways. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    I now want to go over the raod with my van

    My advice to you is....Go with a Local Delivery Service its 99%Local work and 1% long trips. You can be home must every Night and Weekends its the best way to get your feet wet.Then you will get a idea if you want to go over the Road. But the stay out a week then home deal is Long gone. A 1999...
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    North Carolina Runs

    When I was In North Carolina I always Ended up going down to Clinton South Carolina to load back out. Always had good luck getting Loaded for Ohio down there. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and...
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    Flat Bed Expedited Freight

    That comes from there Motto Oneway...Yourway!They've been around for a Long Time.Must be doing Something Right. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    Flat Bed Expedited Freight

    There is a Company Named Oneway Express in Bedford Ohio that has Flatbed Expeditd Freight. The have About 15 Straight Flats in all Diffrent Sizes. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are...
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    Cargo Van rates

    I personally think that $600.00 for 2 days work with the Expenses and time involved is a SlowBoat in the Fastlane of going Broke. I would pass on this one. Ohio is a hotbed for frieght if you could find something going back to or near Chicago then you got something to crow about. ...
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    Cargo Van rates

    Its In The Low End of the Ballpark. Most Comapanys are Paying Cargo Vans 70-90 Cents Per Mile plus FSC. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    what are the "seasons" of expediting?

    It Depends on What size Unit your Driving and the Carrier your With.For me Dec-Thru- March was the Slowest. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    whats up with EGL?

    My Wife and I talked with EGL in Cleveland About a Year Ago. Told them we needed to think about it For a Few Days as we were talking with a few Comapanys. They called us Once a week for 2 Months even after we told them we Signed on with someone else...
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    GM vans ( and others?)

    Yea When I bought the Pin Kits GM Has been kind enough to to include the Zerk Fittings. Just did 2 Pins and 1 Hinge 5 hours labor total cost $450.00. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are...
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    leather or cloth interior

    Leather Is cold in the Winter and Hot in the Summer. Cloth is the way to go. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    Just wondering what to do with my life now

    I found that in order to make a Small Fortune In Expediting there is One Rule.....Start with a Large Fortune. But since you live in Erie give TK Kourier a call his trucks seem to be busy. And yes I know its Spelled wrong But thats the way he spells it...
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    GM vans ( and others?)

    I have a 03 GMC Savanna My problems so far Side Cargo Door Hinges. Can't buy just a Complete Hinge The come 1 piece so to get a complete Hinge you have to buy 3 pieces the door side the body side and a pin. and thats at a $110.00 a Piece and $30.00 for the Pin. So thats 8 Pieces to do 2 doors...
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    I need another company in Ga.

    For a van 90 cpm is a good rate. Home Every Weekend can be done But it will cost you in the End. DeadHead for a Van has always been High. But if you play it Right it could work in your favor. When I was doing Expedited Work I would sit after a load No more than 12 hours before moving to another...
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    designing a cargo van

    I had no Idea that you could reclass a Truck. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    Your Opinion Please!

    I no Longer Drive but have Put my Son in the Van with a Small Company In Cleveland Ohio called Mercury Logistics. Small as in 6 "B" Units and 2 "D" Units and 1 "C" Unit. So that he can Learn the In and Outs of Expediting. So far the treat Him with Kid Gloves and Know he is a Rookie. And they...
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    Do You Subscribe To Expedite NOW Magazine?

    I typed too soon mine came in Todays Mail Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    Do You Subscribe To Expedite NOW Magazine?

    I haven't got mine yet in Ohio. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    designing a cargo van

    You Won't find a Cut-a-Way with a box that will be under 10,000 Pounds Gvw. I Looked last year thought it would be the Hot Set up but had No luck finding what I wanted. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Semi Retired Somedays are...
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    Tech Tip of the Day

    This is for all those Chevy and Gmc "B" Units. I have a 03 Gmc Savanna with the Swing Side doors. a few months ago I noticed the doors were getting hard to Open. I Lubed and Lubed.The got Better but not Like they Should. Finally one hinge broke. Its a 2 piece Hinge that cost $115.00 a Piece...
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