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  1. OntarioVanMan

    Dynamex

    RobA....Yes, It's the Cambridge terminal, We'll keep you posted!
  2. OntarioVanMan

    Dynamex

    The deed is done! JuJu and I signed on the bottom line to-day with Dynamex effect April 15th...After some research and talking with some of their O/Os the #'s the recruiters gave us seem to mesh. So here we go for another ride! I'll give ya'll an update later. Thanks for the info all Ken and...
  3. OntarioVanMan

    Tire Balancing

    Yep, It's been around for awhile in various names, in Canada that is, I found out awhile ago , I was in the taxi business and I mentioned a vibe in one of my tires and he asked me if I did high speed driving. Well being a cabby I said yes in which he replied I may need a static balance Which as...
  4. OntarioVanMan

    Anyone notice Gas Prices coming down yet?

    Tony...Glad to hear that as my wife and I gas up there at sheetz in cranberry before hitting the pike. Maybe someday drop in on ya? P.S. I've done some mileage charting on gas consumption on my van 70-75 mph 13.3 MPG 60-65 mph 16.4 MPG That translates into alot of cash over the month.
  5. OntarioVanMan

    Anyone notice Gas Prices coming down yet?

    Crude oil for May delivery fell $1.21, or 4.3 percent, to $26.91 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, the lowest closing price since Dec. 4. The 24 percent decline this week was the biggest since January 1991.... from bloomberg.com March 21/03 Here in Ontario about 6 cents/litre lower...
  6. OntarioVanMan

    Canada Problems Going In and Out of Canada???

    Well One time I didn't press hard enough and Can Customs couldn't read bottom copy of manifest they were going to fine me 100 bucks, but I begged real hard! Just yesterday I put my plate # only, the ole grump said that could cost me 100 bucks first offence ( I didn't put what province!)he gave...
  7. OntarioVanMan

    Re: Iraq and Humour

    You know we expediters are all on the edge, stress could be our middle name at times, the not knowing when the next trip is coming, how long it will be and where, all the different worrys of this business. The need to be ready to go 24/7 is a tough life. I created the humour topic as a diversion...
  8. OntarioVanMan

    Lighten Up with Humour

    A blonde had just gotten a new sports car and was out for a drive when she cut off a truck driver. He motioned for her to pull over. When she did, he got out of his truck and pulled a piece of chalk from his pocket. He drew a circle on the road and told the blonde to stand in the circle and not...
  9. OntarioVanMan

    Border-Crossings

    gump its called BYOV!! I have to remember theres no such thing down their! Ketchup rules on my Freedom fries!
  10. 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*...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. OntarioVanMan

    Truck Talk

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

    Van Tranny?

    What make of van? I just had my 99 dodge rebuilt $2400 Can.
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. OntarioVanMan

    Van drivers

    JJ BTW: whats a K & N filter? Is it only for diesel??
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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!
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