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  1. OntarioVanMan

    OOIDA UPDATE

    I thinks the distrust and almost hatred of Mexican truckers is directly related to the immigration issue. One has nothing to do with another only when you figure in old fashioned paranoia and job protectionism. If American truckers weren't so afraid to cross the border the issue wouldn't be so...
  2. OntarioVanMan

    How often do you get back to back loads with-out w

    RE: How often do you get back to back loads with-o We've had that happen once....@ E-1 When we were with a smaller carrier it would happen more...even had 2 or 3 loads at same time...
  3. OntarioVanMan

    OOIDA UPDATE

    They've had 16 years since NAFTA was inked and they still haven't done any prep work??? neither side that is....sheeesh
  4. OntarioVanMan

    OOIDA UPDATE

    I am TRYING to understand this issue.... IF the Mexican trucks pass U.S. safety standards. IF they must do the HOS standards. IF they do the fuel tax reporting. And when they comply.... Then its ok???
  5. OntarioVanMan

    newbie in florida need help

    If I read post #19 and # 20 right why is Fire Gears accepting an apology from THawk meant for the ATeam? Hmmmm makes one think??? Someone slip with the sign in???
  6. OntarioVanMan

    Is this typical?????????

    kellmellus ... I really can't say if it helps or not but we have been really busy but then again it's busy time. I don't call between 3-6 pm when it normally busy time that would prolly get me on the crap list....or if I get put on hold I usually hang up...Right now WE are getting 3-4,000...
  7. OntarioVanMan

    unpaid miles

    Star..it WAS phenominal and now back to reality, we delivered Monday night and have sat since, at least fuel expenses are dropping....funny business this thing called, expediting.
  8. OntarioVanMan

    Is this typical?????????

    You don't call dispatch? Boy we call about 3 times a day!!! The squeeky wheel gets greased!!! Make some noise, but don't roll over...
  9. OntarioVanMan

    Canadian auto sales set record

    Mine is assessed at agricultural rates....not city rates. Boy Michigan really does suck....
  10. OntarioVanMan

    If you turn down loads ,will your company fire you

    RE: If you turn down loads ,will your company fire Ok Hawk...point taken Now...they say No Forced dispatch BUT come back with as stated above that too many refusals COULD be detrimental to your contract. No one has been told that I've talked at E-1 has been told directly NOT to refuse or be...
  11. OntarioVanMan

    Canadian auto sales set record

    Glad we own our little 12 acres and NO mortgage! The hay income pays the taxes of a whopping $375 a year!!!
  12. OntarioVanMan

    Canadian auto sales set record

    Credit Crisis?? Greg..you not following the markets lately???? The National Association of Realtors had more bad news about the housing market today. The NAR said its pending home sales index fell 12.2% in July to a reading of 89.9 -- the index's lowest level since September 2001. The index...
  13. OntarioVanMan

    Canadian auto sales set record

    Sep 05, 2007 The credit crisis that rocked world markets isn't slowing down Canada's record-breaking auto sector. While the U.S. industry sputters because of the housing slump and subprime loan fiasco, consumers in Canada bought more cars and light trucks than in any other August in the...
  14. OntarioVanMan

    If you turn down loads ,will your company fire you

    RE: If you turn down loads ,will your company fire Let me re-phrase "At E-1's customers that I also service." On that note...I treat E-1's customers as they were MY customers. For without them either way you cut the pie without them thier is no business.
  15. OntarioVanMan

    If you turn down loads ,will your company fire you

    RE: If you turn down loads ,will your company fire Express One is very liberal in it's turn down policy! The original poster is also the one that figures the FSC should pay all the fuel remember people...The poster has also derided E-1 in another post...The poster drives a van for flat rate...
  16. OntarioVanMan

    unpaid miles

    Last weeks "official" numbers Total Loaded Miles: 4,314 Total Empty Miles: 269 When it's that busy DH is usually low.
  17. OntarioVanMan

    New Missouri law expands authorization for deadly

    RE: New Missouri law expands authorization for dea Greg....Leo has edumacated me....No gun banning here anymore....I have a changed opinion.
  18. OntarioVanMan

    New Missouri law expands authorization for deadly

    RE: New Missouri law expands authorization for dea Point??? No Point....Just tossing it unto the floor....I suspect Leo will be ecstatic....*l*
  19. OntarioVanMan

    New Missouri law expands authorization for deadly

    Crooks in Missouri would be wise to think long and hard about partaking in any future criminal activity. A new law that takes effect this week expands gun rights in Missouri. Dubbed the “Castle Doctrine,†it is intended to expand a person’s justifications for using deadly force in self...
  20. OntarioVanMan

    Latest on Mexican Trucks Issue

    "why cant they just get their crap at the border!" That "crap" you are referring to there is alot of U.S. and Canadian made auto parts made by Americans and Canadians right here!! They will come back as cars and trucks "assembled" in Mexico and they will be serviced here in America by...
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