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  1. OntarioVanMan

    For CVers..Ill. tolls going up Jan 1st

    I was hinting that anyone who does not have a transponder might get themselves one for Christmas...;)
  2. OntarioVanMan

    For CVers..Ill. tolls going up Jan 1st

    In case someone hasn't noticed....tollways are increasing for cars only almost double...:eek: what was .80 cash will be $1.50 cash,.. with transponder from .40 to .95..... the ones that were a $1.00 will be 1.90 cash or was .50 will be .95 with transponder....
  3. OntarioVanMan

    November Banter and Location

    Unloaded in Buffalo Grove(Chicago)...laid down at 4:01 pm..Caryn called at 4:04 pm...I said..What took ya so long..picked up 18 miles away and now in Coralville Iowa all delivered almost 14 hours early...I knew Whirlpool was open all night...as delivery time was 12 noon tomorrow...having a...
  4. OntarioVanMan

    Backhauls what does your Carrier you for them.

    Backhaul?..... Going back to where?.... I am an expediter...I drop one load and move unto to another...there is no backhaul in expediting..
  5. OntarioVanMan

    November Banter and Location

    When was the last time you woke up and realized that today could be the best day of your life? Participate in your dreams today. There are unlimited opportunities available with this new day. Take action on those wonderful dreams you've had in your mind for so long. Remember, success is...
  6. OntarioVanMan

    Canada Diesel shortages affecting western Canada, northern states

    Explains the recent spike in prices... Diesel fuel shortages are affecting trucking operations and fuel prices in western Canada and in states like Minnesota and the Dakotas. Refinery capacity is being blamed on the U.S. side, while refiners in Alberta are experiencing a shortage of a...
  7. OntarioVanMan

    Straight vs Sprinter vs Cargo

    There is just way too many variables..
  8. OntarioVanMan

    Straight vs Sprinter vs Cargo

    You are correct...it did not drop that much..while long trips are sweet in its way....a solo can run 2 600 milers whist a team is running 1 1000 miler....and it is quality not quantity...
  9. OntarioVanMan

    Straight vs Sprinter vs Cargo

    It did drop because the carrier I was with had mileage limits on solo drivers...so there is nothing to compare with...
  10. OntarioVanMan

    Straight vs Sprinter vs Cargo

    Yep...I do the front seat thingee as well...don't have to but I just can not see paying for a room...and the wife and I did 5 years in a CV....front seat sleeping was not an option it was a must...
  11. OntarioVanMan

    Straight vs Sprinter vs Cargo

    Greg is right for once...:p Trucks are easier to move... but then again...it has to move at the right price...
  12. OntarioVanMan

    Straight vs Sprinter vs Cargo

    Carefully?.....LOL....:D again circumstances...everything depends on something....Sprinters have a comfortable front seat...it is a long drive...spring for a room cheapscape...LOL or lean back and sleep...lots of leg room to stretch out...
  13. OntarioVanMan

    November Banter and Location

    BTW...my old Dodge with 1/2 a million miles still has original u-joints and non greasable....
  14. OntarioVanMan

    November Banter and Location

    $850 bucks for a U joint?.....whatta think ya got there a Sprinter?.....LOL
  15. OntarioVanMan

    Straight vs Sprinter vs Cargo

    And that right there is what it usually comes down to.... Good researching Grasshopper....;)
  16. OntarioVanMan

    System change

    YOU are the cursor.....LOL selfcontrolfreak
  17. OntarioVanMan

    November Banter and Location

    I stole this from Guido....LOL try to touch his nose with your cursor..... selfcontrolfreak
  18. OntarioVanMan

    Straight vs Sprinter vs Cargo

    You have a lot of variables...I average $1.15-$1.25 ALL miles...I get 3x the fuel mileage, my tolls are a 1/3 of yours....my oil changes are 1/3 less then yours.....a flat tire I change it...FREE or AAA.....tow truck AAA 80 bucks a year..what is yours? The money is there....it comes down to your...
  19. OntarioVanMan

    November Banter and Location

    hunting John down....:D
  20. OntarioVanMan

    US Marines to deploy to Australia

    We have to have the Worlds Police force close to any potential action..Greg...That base will create a mini economy for Australia..up to 2500 troops plus support group.....I'd be looking for side deal with Australia somewhere under the blankets...
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