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  1. OntarioVanMan

    The Inevitable Begins

    I am not saying a word....*LOL*.....besides...I told ya so...:cool:
  2. OntarioVanMan

    Bill Aims to Increase Truck Parking Spaces

    Indiana has all them rest areas they closed last year...re-open them with no services....like out west.... Michigan has old rest areas that have been grassed over when they built the new ones....the land is there...the cost would be minimal....
  3. OntarioVanMan

    The Load One Team, Greasing the Wheels, and a Rock

    As John told me over lunch the other day.... The thing about trying to have a transparent operation..is everyone can see everything...so any mistake , deal or miscue is seen..... Now should Load 1 be like other carriers and separate staff from drivers and throw up that cloak of secrecy? Is...
  4. OntarioVanMan

    May locations with banter

    Haven't moved yet dear...*LOL* just had a wee bit of a nap..
  5. OntarioVanMan

    May locations with banter

    wait a minute..you should not be in Tulsa??? you went the long way around?.... 35 to 44? why not 69/75 and save like 60 miles?
  6. OntarioVanMan

    Queen is 2nd longest

    He is not quite say "photogenic"? LOL You used MUM...she's a Brit I take it? My grandmother was less then impressed when I married the "girl in the box" from America.....
  7. OntarioVanMan

    May locations with banter

    If nothing pans out here in the Huntsville area...I'll be on the move to one of my fishin holes...somewhere in the US of A....;)
  8. OntarioVanMan

    How many are really running the freight?

    a third...like 33%....that would be in the ballpark....when it slows down that number drops a bit...people stay out longer... It is funny in a way...when it is time to make the cash people take more time off....and then whine when it gets slow....go figure.... sure the Col would comment here...;)
  9. OntarioVanMan

    Queen is 2nd longest

    One thing..the crown could never get past his ears...LOL amazing we both have been "Americanized" but can't quite shake the Monarchy...it must be in the genes...lol
  10. OntarioVanMan

    Queen is 2nd longest

    I'd love to see a coronation in my lifetime....:D I was only 2 in 1952...
  11. OntarioVanMan

    How many are really running the freight?

    Truth be known...more like 30% is the numbers I am told.....especially when it is busy and people have money in their pockets....OOS really goes up and the recruiting doors swing wide open.. WE shoot ourselves in the foot...
  12. OntarioVanMan

    Queen is 2nd longest

    I remember a time there was a small notion for Elizabeth to abdicate..while Charles was a younger version...he WAS popular back when...Then William just melts hearts over there...There is a good chance Charles may never see the crown...the Queen is in good health right now...
  13. OntarioVanMan

    Maybe a lift is in sight...

    I see your point....for some it is a career choice to get a free education or get a trade...especially when we weren't at war...then all of a sudden..Holy crap I might get killed! then enlistment took a dive.. Now some are re enlisting..especially the ones not in combat roles reaping the sign on...
  14. OntarioVanMan

    Maybe a lift is in sight...

    Welcome to the hornets nest.....lol in for a penny...in for a pound...
  15. OntarioVanMan

    May locations with banter

    Dj....you have one THE best drivers in the business to-day... Honest, responsible, reliable.....If I were an owner I'd try and swoop him from ya....lol and as far as you are concerned..from what I've seen..IF I were to be a driver I'd have no problem driving for you...you maintain your van in...
  16. OntarioVanMan

    So much choices......

    Things are pretty good really....just`stepping from the spa at the Hilton....guess it depends on your carriers customer base at this moment....
  17. OntarioVanMan

    Maybe a lift is in sight...

    No..I don't think so....Ragman....because todays vet is so much different then WW2...whole different life story....They`aren't doing a 5 yr hitch all at the same time...they can communicate with family and friends...they weren't swooped out of school....most have an education now....they have a...
  18. OntarioVanMan

    California want to force hotels to use fitted sheets

    I don't think many of us want the gov involved....it is an issue between the unions and hotels...it should stay that way... The non union hotels/motels would be fighting this more so.... maybe, just maybe the big motels want this? to force the mom and pop operations out of business???
  19. OntarioVanMan

    Congress Targets Detention Time at The Docks

    I've seen your example first hand a few times....for me waiting doesn't happen all that much....guess I am just lucky and the fact the log book ain't tickin away...
  20. OntarioVanMan

    Maybe a lift is in sight...

    and that part is a good thing....I don't think "the American dream" was with government assistance.
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