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  1. fastman_1

    I've had enough

    Hey Tom I think your Leased to the same company as I was. Don't downsize to a van!!If your who I think you are you Pick up a load of Boots for me in Daytona. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    I've had enough

    I used to believe this was a Career But it became a Job. When I started you could make Great Money in a Van.But in the last 5-8 Years Everybody whose Job was Phased out or they Retired. Went Expediting and they Bought a Van. I for one will not hold The company Up for a Bigger Rate.I was paid by...
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    I've had enough

    Well folks its been a long strange ride.But I hate to say it's over I've parked my van and got a 9 to 5 Job. Fuel Prices and Fighting for every Nickel owed me Just took its toll and I called it Quits. When the Fuel prices come back down or the Rates go up I might be back...
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    lease purchase agreement

    A Company Out of Indy Used to do this Type of Deal it was called Expedite Solutions But Haven't Heard or seen anything On them for Quite Sometime.They had the Trucks Leased to Diffrent Companys and you Leased them from them with a chance to Purchase...
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    No Fuel at Many Truck Stops

    Seen on the News this Morning A BP in Atlanta Unleaded was $5.99 a Gal.And it a a long line of People waiting. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    IS ANYBODY MAKING MONEY DRIVING WITH THESE GAS PR

    RE: IS ANYBODY MAKING MONEY DRIVING WITH THESE GA Today I watched a Station Change the Price Sign From $2.65 To $3.09 I was 80 miles from Home And Thats where I sit.I'm going to give it a few weeks and see where this Might stop. If Prices don't come back down.I'm Done...
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    Good company to work for?

    PTL Does Not Dispatch Via E-mail. I Live east of Cleveland Ohio and Loads in this Area are Slim at times. I move to Toledo and I'm Loaded very Quickly There.Last Week I was Loaded Everyday. If your Friend is sitting He is Either turning down loads or won't move to a better area...
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    Good company to work for?

    I have a "B" Unit Signed on with Premium Transportation Logistics in Rossford Ohio I'm happy there.Great People to work with. They go out of thier way in my Opinion to Load me to the areas I like to run.But it all comes down to Being in the right spot at the right time on staying busy...
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    FILL IN THE BLANKS

    I would have taken that Job as a Piano Player in a Cathouse. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    Are you a good judge of character?

    6 out of 10 Son of Sam was a givin. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    re-up?

    Nope if My Van Died Today I'd be gone. This has gone from a Career to just a Job. But as long as it Starts and Moves I'll be out here doing My Job. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    All those cross's on the sides of the highway

    The Bus was going Southbound. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    All those cross's on the sides of the highway

    That was a Drunk Driver going the wrong way. He hit a Church Bus coming back from Kings Island. The Bus Exploded.Killing 27 of the 34 People on the Bus.I believe the Drunk Driver was sentenced to life.I did some research on this and found out the drunk driver got 16 years and was released after...
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    Walmart Parking Lots

    I try to avoid all Shopping Center Parkng Lots if I'm the Only Expediter around. If I have to stay in one its just long enough to Nap then on to a Truck Stop. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    Application question

    If your Applying to a carrier as a o/o then the last company you were leased to is your last Employer.And they will contact that Company if you tell them Yes they can contact last Employer.If you say No don't wait for them to call you. because you just failed the Interview Test...
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    Buying route as o/o with FedEx?

    It's the real deal,Price of the Route Depends on the Area your at.Hard Work you bet.I looked into this in The Cleveland Ohio Area.After alot of thought on it.I passed on it.It seemed to me that FedEx would have to many hands in my Business. Owner/Operator...
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    Summer Auto Plant Shut down

    I'll be taking advantage of the slow period by Getting my Van Fixed after last Nights Accident. I was Going west on The Ohio Turnpike When the Car In Front me Hydro-Plained and Spun out in front of me In the downpour and I got Him. Owner/Operator since 1979...
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    Auto Quik

    I Guess that answers that. Thanks Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    Auto Quik

    Does anybody Know whatever Happened to Auto-Quik I was with them in 96 for a Year. Then went Back to Courier Work Till last Year. Owner/Operator since 1979 Expediter since 1997 B Unit Somedays are Diamonds and Somedays are Stones
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    how many e-trac straps

    You Didn't say what Kind of Truck you have so this is for a "B" Unit.I carry 4 Straps and 3 Shore Boards (6 Brackets) Brackets go in E-Track and Shore Boards go across to block Lighter Skids from Sliding up or back I carry a 12Foot Chain and a Pallet Puller. I have 3 Load Locks that fit a...
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