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  1. OntarioVanMan

    EO Graduate 2

    I can't see expediting companys any better then the taxi business. I was an O/O of one plate for almost 6 yrs. And every September the fleet owner got the best school runs and medical runs...single guys got what was left over...Fleets are worth more then a single. I mean its so logical you lose...
  2. OntarioVanMan

    U.S. doing better.

    The U.S. Labour Department reported that the economy cranked out 157,000 jobs in May, the most in two months. Economists had been looking for 140,000 jobs. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.5 per cent. Also, the Institute for Supply Management manufacturing index hit 55 in May, above the...
  3. OntarioVanMan

    Loads Canceling???

    ya ever noticed...the good runs usually cancel!! Especially if the shipper has too much time to shop around before ya get there..So think if he was willing to pay 300 for nothing just how low was the other companies price????
  4. OntarioVanMan

    Vet May Lose 'Honorable' Status Over Protest

    Since he was already discharged from active duty he was to say a civilian excerising his rights. And the fatigues anyone can buy from an Army surplus store. Me thinks his response to a senior officer probably set this whole matter up. I am of the impression that a well trained Marine whether...
  5. OntarioVanMan

    Vet May Lose 'Honorable' Status Over Protest

    Talk about an over sensitive bunch of cronies. By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH AP KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 31) - An Iraq war veteran could lose his honorable discharge status after being photographed wearing fatigues at an anti-war protest. Marine Cpl. Adam Kokesh and other veterans marked the fourth...
  6. OntarioVanMan

    Loads Canceling???

    If a load has a confirmation you should be paid for a dead run at least..
  7. OntarioVanMan

    Exert: from sister-in-laws news column

    I suppose you’ve heard that our Rep. Herseth Sandlin is one of seven Democrats accompanying Nancy Pelosi on a junket to Europe, courtesy of the taxpayers, to discuss global warming with politicians in Germany, Belgium and Greenland. I understand these politicos are worried about the glaciers...
  8. OntarioVanMan

    FINALLY good news for the next election

    WASHINGTON -- Fred Thompson, the former Tennessee senator and "Law & Order" actor, is taking significant steps toward an expected summer entry into the crowded but extraordinarily unsettled Republican presidential race. His likely candidacy could give restless conservatives somewhere to turn...
  9. OntarioVanMan

    The Looney and Economy, Canada going strong.

    The dollar surged past 93 cents (U.S.) yesterday and interest rates look to be heading higher. That made it a bad day to be an exporter. And it may turn out to be a bad summer to buy a house or take out a loan, but at least you'll get a break on orange juice. The Bank of Canada said yesterday...
  10. OntarioVanMan

    No jobs for US citizens without Homeland Security

    RE: No jobs for US citizens without Homeland Secur Greg...I just read about it a couple years ago.. To me big brother already knows who we are thru our Soc. Sec card and drivers licenses' (Real ID program) Espescially our profession with DOT checks, DOT phys. FAST, Hazmat....we've left our...
  11. OntarioVanMan

    No jobs for US citizens without Homeland Security

    RE: No jobs for US citizens without Homeland Secur It came to me..This is just the old National ID card you all fighting against just with a different presentation. Every working person in the U.S. will have to register with this program. Just another example of the DHS getting what they want...
  12. OntarioVanMan

    Iraq and benchmarks

    It's too bad the president cannot whip the Iraq insurgents as well as he takes on the Democratic Congress. In backing down the Democrats on war funding, Bush may have just executed one of the more remarkable feats of high-stakes brinkmanship in presidential history, a case of sheer will...
  13. OntarioVanMan

    modifying vehicle for better MPG

    With no modifications I am down here in Gallatin Tn and just figured my mileage and fuel cost for the run. Averaged 24.3 mpg at an average price of 2.65/ gallon= 28 gallons x 2.65 = 74.20 FSC is .13 cents x 681 miles = 88.53 soooo I profited $14.33 from the surcharge Sprinters do pay off...
  14. OntarioVanMan

    The sad story of Madeleine McCann

    greg.. I coached little league for 4 years 7-9 yr olds and T-ball for 2 years 4-5 yrs old...believe me I've some some parents that should have been spayed and neutered in puberty! I agree abuse takes shape in many forms. ie: One father yelled at his son while at bat" come on son hit that ball...
  15. OntarioVanMan

    Cuba, Trade or no Trade?

    I agree the more exposure of the common person to democracy the better thru tourism and trade more exposure to western ways...to isolate them teaches nothing but spite...good way to make enemies and not friends...
  16. OntarioVanMan

    Cuba, Trade or no Trade?

    I don't get this Cuba deal..Is it because of thier politics? I mean the U.S. does billions of dollars in trade with RED China whats the dif???
  17. OntarioVanMan

    No jobs for US citizens without Homeland Security

    RE: No jobs for US citizens without Homeland Secur Was always my opinion that the DHS has grown to be a monster. Too big too reign in....I was skimming over the Immigration Act of 2006 and most of the language changes from Attorney General and Consular to Director for Homeland Security. This...
  18. OntarioVanMan

    single wheel VS Dually drives

    I talked with a couple drivers this morning about these super singles and the foremost reason that came up was: In the event of a flat or blowout your done with. Stop where ya pop as they said, at least with a dually if it's an inside tire you can still drive to a service place and depending on...
  19. OntarioVanMan

    No jobs for US citizens without Homeland Security

    US citizens who apply for a job will need prior approval from Department of Homeland Security under the terms immigration bill passed by the Senate this week. American Civil Liberties Union pointed out that the DHS's Employment Eligibility Verification System (EEVS) is error plagued and if the...
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