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  1. OntarioVanMan

    Thompson makes his announcement

    And how bout the fact Newt admitted to having an affair all while trying to impeach Clinton on the Monica deal. He's got dirty laundry...
  2. OntarioVanMan

    Another Trucker wins Powerball !!

    I do believe theres a condition on the back of the ticket that states the you must allow pictures for promotion purposes...
  3. OntarioVanMan

    Why More Truck Drivers Are Going To Die

    Absolutely about the weights Greg...when those bridges were sped'd it was 35' and 40 ' trailers the norm....now we have the 53' monsters triple and double trains...trombone trailers...so on and so on...
  4. OntarioVanMan

    OOIDA UPDATE

    That part I do now understand...Dave As i poitnted out above....Just how long can they do cheap rates? Business is business Dave...certain principles apply here, Mexico, any country for that matter...
  5. OntarioVanMan

    OOIDA UPDATE

    If the mexicans truckers run cheap... How long will truck last running 2,000 miles at a time? No money, no fix especially if they breakdown in the U.S. Theres alot more to this issue...they can only run cheap for so long till the truck runs out..... They'll see they need more money...things...
  6. OntarioVanMan

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

    "My wife's main concern is the payment we have on the vehicle." Join the crowd on that one...I too have a Sprinter and Texas has not been a problem of late....but thats the luck factor working...
  7. OntarioVanMan

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

    Charles you seem to have a good grasp of the world in which we live....Be positive with the wife she may come around..*L* A week in Texas woulda been a stretch for me though.... What size unit you drive?
  8. OntarioVanMan

    OOIDA UPDATE

    I see these protestors on TV and they think the U.S. owes them something???? Its pathetic! They are whinning and crying about getting deported that they've been here 15 years illegal they have jobs....WHY did they not get legal??? I say THROW them OUT!! The employers that hired them might...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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
  12. 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???
  13. 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???
  14. 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...
  15. 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.
  16. 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...
  17. OntarioVanMan

    Canadian auto sales set record

    Mine is assessed at agricultural rates....not city rates. Boy Michigan really does suck....
  18. 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...
  19. 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!!!
  20. 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...
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