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A small fleet owner I know got 4 speeding tickets in 2 years in his personal car. He has never had a violation in his truck. But the insc co got his record and banged his insc up to more than double for the entire fleet as he was listed as a fleet driver for all vehicles. He complained and...

RE: Thinking about purchasing a truck can any one I work out of mississauga, and the word about kennedy is not good. Basically they tell you what is possible but not necessarily realistic unless you're really driven and the dispatch loves you. You're better off looking at companies like...

While you do make a decent point you must remember that for different states there will be different requirements. So you have to have a minimum standard as a starting point. Therefore all bridges must meet a certain minimum of weight capacity etc. The northern states have the larger...

I work out of Mississauga and I'm on percentage. Most local courier companies work on percentage. usually it is 60-70% of the billing to the customer and some have a FSC as well (not all). The expedite specific companies usually pay by the mile. So depending on the company will depend on...

Turtle I read a report that indicated exactly that. A bridge a week has either collapsed or been closed due to pieces coming off of it somewhere in the US. That's about 50 bridges a year are closed in the US due to problems. Now many are small very old types that are due for replacement. But...

I'm thinking of going to the gm van and stealing the overhead light as it has 2 map lights in it with indivudual switches. The Sprinter one has the map light but it lights up on the passenger side (lot of good for driver). Also it gives off a lot of light everywhere as opposed to being really...

OVM have you tried to reposition the rear doors? They are adjustable. That's what all those screws are for on the hinges. If bringing the doors in a little doesn't help (realigning), then maybe you'll have to increase the seal to get no air space. I got space on mine as I warped the right...

Fellas I worked with have had to replace them, but all had over 250000. My 2000 GM van went 400000 then it failed. Rob Fis

Leo and Greg, that's what I used to do years ago. I had GMC truc back in the '80s and used to get the mechanic to do things at his timing rather than rush and I always got a bargain on the pricing of the job. One of the best things was the brake drums. I bought an entire set for the truck...

Same applies here about a broker has the right to ask to see billing pertaining to his loads. Most refuse and you have to force the issue. I know one fella whose significant other goes in every two or three months and does an audit (she ain't no accountant) and she usually finds fuel...

I've found that good rubber for the winter is most what I need. I did a delivery north of Thunderbay in -40 weather and first thing I see on entering the access road is a sign that says "trucks stop here to install tire chains" with a nice area for them to do this. I went thru a bad storm that...

I haven't had a gas van since back in the '80s. All my GM diesel vans have done about 20mpg running empty and with a light load (<1500lbs)on the highway. Dropped to 18mpg with the air on. City running I had to drive nice and do the economy driving style to keep it good. Basically on the...

Unfortunately is the way with many. I've been lucky that way in that most of the companies I've been with didn't really care. I asked and most stated it's your truck, you do what you want, but don't let it interfere with a call. I got extra insc for them and they rode along. Both kids could...

I got into it for the travel and of course the money (if you find it let me know where). The S/O at first was a little upset but since I needed bucks and other things were not working, here I am. The marriage was on the rocks and really started to go south, but it has endured (somehow). I get...

I'm doing that canadian thing and going to buy beer today! Rob Fis

RE: It's the 4th of July Weekend!! Where are You Worked on Sat and got home late afternoon. Sunday is laundry, oil change, clean out truck, buy beer, and I'm sure the old lady will dream up some other stuff. Monday is a holiday here in canuck land so no loads I know of. Already have a load...

I don't think it is really necessary for two. I have two but one is the companies (one I'm contracted with)and the other is mine. The one for myself has the best coverage I could find at the time when I signed up with a cellular carrier. Now I do own about 6 cell phones but they are with...

If you read the Mississauga bylaws re truck parking, it's illegal to park anywhere except an industrial area. The bylaws restrict anything over a 1/2 ton pickup or van from your own driveway even. Although this is not enforced (many take home their 3/4-1 ton trucks, unless neighbour complains)...

RE: Documents plans for merger of U.S., Mexico, Ca Think about it. North America has to do something. We are losing jobs to aisa, currency exchange is a pain for business and the borders are currently a nightmare for trucking and business. If what you are saying comes true think of the...

Last year a German fella drove on the highway up near Tuktuyuktuk (bad spell), he won a wish come true thing and the radio stn paid for him to come over and drive (short part) and work on the ice highway. Rob Fis