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  1. OntarioVanMan

    Ranching

    Here in ranch country, we’ve enjoyed the redneck jokes for years because it is so easy for us to relate to them. As we finish celebrating our nation’s Independence Day, it's time to take a reflective look at the core beliefs of a culture that values home, family, country and God. If I had to...
  2. OntarioVanMan

    More state government intervention

    I suppose you’ve heard that the Brand Board took over brand inspection on July 1st. I can’t tell you how idiotic I think turning the brand inspection program over to a government agency is, but I had hoped that it would at least start out smoothly. That doesn’t appear to be the case. An article...
  3. OntarioVanMan

    News you can use

    Well that what I was wondering....shesh! Whats the big deal and it's NGV ...at least that what it was called 20 years ago when I drove a natural gas taxi cab!! Back then it cost me about $4.50 for an 80 mile trip! Propane was big back then...and cheap. Natural Gas can be a dual system...flip...
  4. OntarioVanMan

    News you can use

    Greg...maybe my brain is in the "OFF" position...but what is CNG?? Natural Gas?
  5. OntarioVanMan

    requirements to join up with Panther

    Like most things ... It's mind over matter...if ya don't mind it doesn't matter!:)
  6. OntarioVanMan

    Congratulations

    Depending on the size of this corporation... I'd try to balance internal costs and increase per mile pay across all classes maybe only .03-.05 per mile to show O/O's I am sincere. This would hopefully make for some happier O/O's and slow the revolving door so I could cut recruiting costs this...
  7. OntarioVanMan

    requirements to join up with Panther

    Express One doesn't require a CDL for van drivers.
  8. OntarioVanMan

    requirements to join up with Panther

    Thats a common sense connection...if no hazmat is required why the CDL requirement? Maybe our resident PPP can answer that? Popular Panther Participants.
  9. OntarioVanMan

    requirements to join up with Panther

    Yes..it is still a CDL.
  10. OntarioVanMan

    Iran tests missiles

    Greg...somethings going on out here...siesmic crews, helicopters the works even working Sundays...You know I live in the Williston basin? Someones spending a lot of cash...Oil well production has been on the increase of late...( we a have a cousin in the fields) better technology, some wells...
  11. OntarioVanMan

    Iran tests missiles

    And that was after an 8% run up last week... I don't know what goes up and down more? Oil or toilet seats?
  12. OntarioVanMan

    Iran tests missiles

    The article also says that Isreal did military exercises a couple weeks ago to ruffle feathers. The yellow cake story I put in the loading dock....I said over there..I can't understand why it was sold to Canada and looks to be transported at a cost to the U.S. military aka U.S. taxpayer...
  13. OntarioVanMan

    Surcharge for Union Shops?

    You mean detention/wait time? Remember DX pays TOTAL wait time on the load...that is if you wait 3/4 hour to load and 3/4 to unload..you will get paid 1/2 hr. D time/wait time.
  14. OntarioVanMan

    11 "Load Oportunity"

    I have a friend stuck in Erie area as well was inundated with cheap offers all day too....he couldn't get to sleep proper with the beeping all day. Even with no hours available to drive these offers kept coming...appears some twinking is needed.
  15. OntarioVanMan

    Not so Swift

    Ark said "Has anyone thought about the fact that CharlesD might have been in Swift's blind spot. He did say he was running along side his trailer. I mean the trailer is basicly one big blind spot. Plus he said he was passing at 67 miles per hour and Swift runs 65 so that's gonna be a long...
  16. OntarioVanMan

    Canada Possible repercussions

    Detroit doesn't bother me, nor Chicago...I guess growing up in Toronto toughened me up!! BUT now however the driver quality has really gone downhill with all the immigrants!! The Asians drive like insane in and out and the Eastern olive skined ladies drive like grannys kinda hard to see out...
  17. OntarioVanMan

    Sprinter info

    New Sprinter four cylinder diesel with twin-turbos Mercedes recently introduced regulated two stage turbocharging on the four cylinder diesels of the new Sprinter van. It's also planned for Mercedes new 4 cylinder engine, the OM651 expected around 2010. To meet the growing demands regarding...
  18. OntarioVanMan

    What WMD's?

    I don't see the point? Many countries have WMD. And some of them have unstable governments.
  19. OntarioVanMan

    sprinter owners, help me

    Outch...either injector seals, or injectors, but I'd lean towards the seals....easy job if you get it done quickly before the injectors carbonize the fuel around the injector bases!! 14th and JohnR is a Sprinter Dealer where I bought mine...never had any service there however...cross your...
  20. OntarioVanMan

    Personal space in Sprinters

    For me I'd say it's just personal preference...I have a fold down bunk and 3 skid capacity. And sometimes I prefer to sleep in my chair....again personal choice. Most of my loads are for height anyways.
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