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  1. OntarioVanMan

    Border-Crossings

    gump its called BYOV!! I have to remember theres no such thing down their! Ketchup rules on my Freedom fries!
  2. OntarioVanMan

    Lighten Up with Humour

    Hey I married a fine American woman from south of the Mason-Dixon line! We have many a discussion about humour and flavour and lately darest I say, French Fries!*lol* And I thought the American custom for dropping the U was for editing purposes!( hope Jeff and Larry don't see this ) *chuckling*...
  3. OntarioVanMan

    Lighten Up with Humour

    Things seem a little stressed at times lately, Maybe it's the anticipation or something? A young man at his first job as a waiter in a diner has a large trucker sit down at the counter and order, "Gimme 3 flat tires and a couple of headlights". Bewildered he goes to the kitchen and tells the...
  4. OntarioVanMan

    Border-Crossings

    I hear many a driver say how much they dislike coming to Canada and Canada to the U.S. But I was wondering what exactly are the reasons for such opinions? Flag waving and like aside, just the facts. Is it just the wait time? or the rules and regulations here? Be specific.:-) as I am a coffee...
  5. OntarioVanMan

    Truck Talk

    Is there a complilation of what states or communities use these chemicals?
  6. OntarioVanMan

    Van Tranny?

    What make of van? I just had my 99 dodge rebuilt $2400 Can.
  7. OntarioVanMan

    Weekend runs

    tughillrunner....haha I call it greasing the wheels that grease mine!! Also Get to know where the regular customers are and maybe track their shipping schedule if possible ( like end of month) I've been quite successful at return loads lately cuz of plain ole luck and due to the fact I am...
  8. OntarioVanMan

    Weekend runs

    One Van Man to another... Doesn't your co. page you at home if something comes up? I have a load sitting in my van for an A.M. Delivery Monday morning! Last week started miserable as of Monday night only stoking about $600 but by Friday we ( my wife & I ) were busy as a fox in a hen house.Approx...
  9. OntarioVanMan

    Van drivers

    JJ BTW: whats a K & N filter? Is it only for diesel??
  10. OntarioVanMan

    Van drivers

    JJ I'am in Ontario Can. I get 5% of the invoiced total. Example: Customer billed 500 + 5%= 525 x 70%< my cut > = 367.50 ( NOTE: As you see Boss gets 30% of my FUEL! the fuel charge should be added on after the cut cuzs it MY expense not his) My company makes it simple and will tell me...
  11. OntarioVanMan

    Cargo Van Expediters

    Well My wife and I are new to this business only since May 2002, but trying to get a handle on the fine art of it all. So far the only consistency are the inconsistencies!! We love driving and the people we meet and the challenges of runs on short notice. There only 7-8 of us vans at our company...
  12. OntarioVanMan

    GAS PRICES!!!!!!! Info that may help you,

    Thanks JJ..I was just in Michigan last night paid 1.78 for reg. unleaded! Every little bit helps. Every loves a nut!
  13. OntarioVanMan

    FUEL PRICES

    I know I only have a van but I try to hit the Indian reserves going thru N.Y. state seem to be 10 cents cheaper most of the time the one at I86 and 219 takes on alot of rigs I noticed.
  14. OntarioVanMan

    How much is too much?

    I'am new here, well actually been snoppin for a couple months now and decided to register, being a van operator for a small expedite and courier company out of Hamilton Ont. Gas here to-day hit 82.9 cent a liter 3.8=approx. U.S Gallon 79.9 for diesel sheeeeesh! Relatively new van I have, I...
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