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Our government offered rebates to purchasers of fuel efficient cars so the better the fuel economy the higher your rebate. Unfortunately being a government program rebate cheques are a little slow in coming. Not sure if it is still on going but when I bought my last new car in 2005 I got hit...

Well it costs a lot to run the country, state and municipalities. Those over paid civil servants with those over blown retirement packages and all those days off have to get the money from some where. Oh yeah you and me and the rest of the middle class.. We have to learn every one to not...

While on the surface it doesn't look like change just a return of past office holders, you have to remember that the orders come from the top. Supposedly they'll carry out those orders his way and not the way done in the past. Yup looks like a Clinton is going to be in office again but it is a...

Another fun weekend and home again. Went and bought all those things for the truck that you have to go and stand in line at the dealer etc. That wasted a couple of hours. Did some minor repair stuff to trucks (we all do this during downtime) then of course home for more home time work. Today...

Well OVM if you want the name brands like Michelin for your Sprinter then the average price for the 225-75-16E is $217 per tire. This is Canada where a lot of items are over priced. Now yes that includes installation and new valve and balancing but not the taxes. I can get lower priced tires...

The GM truck plant in Oshawa is now scheduled to close end of April 2009. So a lot sooner than the original plan. Rob

To use the program in the truck utilize a microphone - headset for the computer with a noise cancelling or reduction mic. This will insure your voice is the predominant sound going to the program. I setup a system years ago for a blind person at an office with it and the noise around her was...

Not sure how much of that food would be good for a microwave or the old manifold cooking methods. Rob

No no the elusive backhaul does exist!! I know I've been seeing some lately! A customer of ours was supposed to have them but we saw very few. Now that freight rates have gone upwards (and fsc) we are now seeing these backhauls every week. They don't pay well but do cover fuel plus for the...

I don't know how many do or would have a back up plan for the slowdown. Most experienced expeditors and couriers weather the slowdowns and continue on. It's their business savy and skills on the job that keep them for the most part profitable and able to continue on. The thinning of the...

Sure about that 4000lb part? That means they would have to restrict vans and pickup trucks as a half ton p/u is rated 6600lbs and a full size gm van is rated near 8900lbs (3500). That would cause a problem for a lot of people. Rob

There are several of these things out there available. The claims of way better fuel economy are really a bit on the high side as most users don't see anything over 10% but there are several different ones out there. One of our drivers has one and his increase in fuel economy was only a few...

There is a white out and heavy snowfall warning for the areas east of Windsor to the Woodstock area. So the 401 corridor will be fun to drive. Worse snowfall is expected today and tomorrow along the east side of Lake Huron with 18-22" of snowfall expected and of course snow streamers off the...

2 of he best snows out there are the Blizzak w965 and the Nokian Hakkapaletta LT. Both come in 10 ply. The blizzak around here was around $220 each and the nokian was just under $200. I wish they make the nokian wr in LT sizes and load capacity but not so, as it is an all weather with snow...

In response to OVMs question. The euro and asian ops are quite independant units with separate management teams free from most of GMs influence. Some will probably be sold off and others will (if gm folds) become independant. GM just sold off it's ownership in Suzuki but still has interest in...

While an online service might be nice they are also the targets of hackers. So hopefully a decent protection system goes along with the service. I utilize cds or dvds and a fireproof safe rated for over 2400 deg and it is placed in an area where fire does the least damage. Yes a bit of...

In europe the transit was available with an uprated suspension and components but they probably did not bring it in configured that way. They have a 10 passenger version in england so the load capacity has to be higher than 1500lbs given average adult and luggage. Well maybe not as europeans...

So many today do not understand or appreciate the sacrifice of past generations. I've walked the killing fields and visited the cemeteries in Europe. There are so many that gave up their lives for us to have the life we do now. Thanks on their behalf. Rob

Thhat's why there are so many white haired guys in this business, it's a retirement job!! Well now I know! Read and read and if you still want then look into the vehicle level you'd feel most comfy with. Right now vans have it tough but I've found this does seem to vary a little from...

There are a lot of guys turning down calls and then complaining. I know a fela that turned down a shorty run and sat. the guy who took his run not only did that call but followed up with another 3 short hauls and in 2.75 hrs made $200. know of others as well but so many do not want to do the...