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    What Changed?

    Yep this statement rings true for many, with the way the whole industry takes for granted the owner operator in terms of pay and expectations. While most still try to give their best shot on a daily basis,the sense of urgency and sacrifice in adverse weather conditions is greatly diminished...
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    POLL How Do You Keep Warm?

    I have the Espar B4 and it will roast you when it is cold out if you turn up the temp on the controller to 65deg. Try using a setting of 60 or 61 or even lower.
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    Had a fall at

    Hey Geo, Hope you get better soon!
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    It's snowing in here!

    Nice Turtle! You the man...er turtle. Stay safe, Merry Christmas KG
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    October Locations And Other Chit Chat

    Good morning! Sitting in Effingham Il. Very rough drive last night in the rain and wind. Glad I have good fog lights. Stay safe KG
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    October Locations And Other Chit Chat

    Yeah, sweet is right. The Mich LTX M/S tires are great tires. Perfect all year tires for a van. Stay safe KG
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    October Locations And Other Chit Chat

    Checking in from sunny Spartanburg SC.enjoying a hot cup of coffee. Loaded up with vans here, very little evidence of freight. Well maybe I will have a donut with this coffee. :) Stay safe KG
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    Sept 2015 locations

    Sitting in Canton Oh this morning, hoping for a load south. Starting to consider what tires to buy for the winter driving season.
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    conway sale

    XPO rumored to buy Conway. That could stir some interest. stay safe kg
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    So how much does that load pay?

    Expediting is not much different than any other business in terms of how successful one may be at it. After finding a market for your goods or services success comes after taking advantage of opportunities presented to you. In expediting of course that is the load opportunities. Having the...
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    August. Where you at,

    Switch to coal, let the truck pour it out.;) Rest up KG
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    Talking money with dispatchers.

    In today's expediting climate, I am having a difficult time imagining large numbers of van drivers engaged in negotiations with their dispatch about anything. Most are probably grateful that they get their contracted rate. Stay safe KG
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    August. Where you at,

    Spartanburg SC. Good miles last week. Maybe things are picking up. Stay safe KG
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    The next stage of life.... or .. Moving On.

    Best wishes Dale. EO will certainly miss you! Stay safe KG
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    EZ PASS??

    Thanks Turtle! Stay safe KG
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    Haven't been around in a while...

    Sympathy and prayers for the loss of your mother. I was just thinking yesterday that you had not posted in a while.Now I know why. With your entrepreneurial spirit and your willingness to work tirelessly I am sure you will rebuild "bigger,better, faster". In any case God has a plan for you and...
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    Continuous DEF Problems with Sprinters

    Just curious, do the def problems occur with the new 4 cylinder also? Hope someone with a 4 cyl can answer. Thanks in advance for your feedback. Stay safe KG
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    Breaking down while on a load

    Had mechanical failure once. Got towed to dealer and while they were working on it got rescued by a tractor trailer. 2 pound box! lol Stay safe KG
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    May 2015

    Enough is enough. Think I'am going to beat the traffic and head to the ranch for the holiday. Hope you all get to enjoy the weekend! Stay safe KG
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    Cargo Van Need opinions on van replacement

    My thoughts on the 3 purchase options you listed. The Sprinter option although a sweet van has apparent diesel issues and a small dealer network.. The Promaster with the front wheel drive setup would not appeal to me for expediting use. The Ford gasser with a large dealer network would be my...
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