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  1. OntarioVanMan

    All "D" unit drivers!!! What was your average gross Dollar amount this year for all the miles you dr

    RE: I love this Poll !! I looked at the grosses, they are so low for the 'B" segment anyhow. And this survey was done during the glory years? Me thinks some were a little light on the pencil.
  2. OntarioVanMan

    eo hall of fame

    Back in 77-78 when I worked at Firestone here in Hamilton they shipped a motor from Akron to here by cab! This also could qualify as a first?
  3. OntarioVanMan

    F.A.S.T. System

    As Weave said same ole same easy into Canada pain into U.S. as one U.S. custom officer once told me...FAST is only as fast as WE want it to be! No kidding!
  4. OntarioVanMan

    fun with numbers

    1) Key in the first three digits of your phone number into a calculator. (do not use your area code number) 2) Multiply by 80 3) Add one 4) Multiply by 250 5) Plus last four digits of your phone number 6) Plus last four digits of your phone number again 7) Minus 250 8) Divide by 2 Is it your...
  5. OntarioVanMan

    Canada Canada Loads

    I found this site while surfing around and a sample of one of their ads. any thoughts on the validity of this site. http://www.freight-terminal.com/gst4-6_00.htm S&K Logistics Sharps Chapel, TN 865-278-2366 Good Morning everybody. I am needing some help on loads out of Wurtland, KY. I...
  6. OntarioVanMan

    B unit traffic in kansas city missouri

    Tinman..They are just as mismanaged here at the Cambridge terminal!! Must run in the family! Good thing this is the expedite division cuz I can stay away from the office as it doesn't bother my income. I just stay away from the politics!!
  7. OntarioVanMan

    E-Trac suppliers + Chevy(gas) - VS - Ford(diesel)

    RE: E-Trac suppliers + Chevy(gas) - VS - Ford(dies funny you would mention fuel pumps..My last Dodge van went thru 4 of them in a relatively short time BUT then I finally bumped into a 25 yr veteran mech at the dealer , he says to me, fuel pumps have no way to cool or lubricate. It relies on...
  8. OntarioVanMan

    First 2 weeks Part 2

    Rabbit..I know whatcha mean about that grandbaby feelin nuttin like it! The Trucking Assoc. in Canada is projecting a shortage of drivers like nobodys seen before, literally thousands of idle trucks with no drivers. They're even going into high schools now trying to recruit selling the kids on...
  9. OntarioVanMan

    First 2 weeks Part 2

    Rabbit...yeah dead here for now, got back in town Thursday making 6 and still 6 to-day but as the companies get over the holiday blahs and most shutdowns are over on the 5th, things should pick up alittle. And did ya read my crossing tips??? Good to hear your van is covered and wasn't serious...
  10. OntarioVanMan

    LICENSE PLATE FRONT OR BACK

    well dang guess I wasnt paying attention! :-)
  11. OntarioVanMan

    LICENSE PLATE FRONT OR BACK

    Teacel, You were pulled into the scale? or you drove in voluntarily?
  12. OntarioVanMan

    The Truth about Canines

    DD....Juju says it's so, so it must be so...*LOL* Juju was asking does DoggyDaddy lick his.....too!! well you know!!!!*LMAO*
  13. OntarioVanMan

    Tractor VS Sprinter Van

    Windbreaker As we are now entering the traditional slow time it would be wise to take the next couple months and research this alittle more. And then you could decide one way or the other whether to jump in and get your feet wet as things start to pick up in March depending on the carrier and...
  14. OntarioVanMan

    The Truth about Canines

    Dogs lie around all day sprawled on the most comfortable piece of furniture in the house. They can hear a package of food opening half a block away, but don't hear you when you're in the same room. They can look dumb and lovable all at the same time. They growl when they are not happy. When...
  15. OntarioVanMan

    Tractor VS Sprinter Van

    Windbreaker.. Welcome to EO! You may want to read past posts on the Sprinter before you put out big bucks! Its in the archives. And yep it's true..all we do is drive till our a##es go numb! Windbreaker? is that cuz you wear one or you...well you know...*LOL*
  16. OntarioVanMan

    Vans and Canadian crossings: Tips

    hacpro Thanks...if you were empty you could cut through the Duty Free and then switch to truck lane at the first opportune moment the TT's always leave big spaces ( I look for an Orange Pumpkin to cut in front try to avoid them southern boys they carry bigger sticks! -LOL-)or if the car lanes...
  17. OntarioVanMan

    Vans and Canadian crossings: Tips

    Ok listen up newbies heres some tidbit of info I've learned to save a buck or two! Crossing at Fort Erie or Lewiston entering Canada: I always try to have a Canadian $10 bill and hand it over to the toll bridge operator and say nothing, sometimes they'll charge you the $7.00 and sometimes...
  18. OntarioVanMan

    Grrrrrrrrrr.. bit in the medical card....

    In the last little while they have added an Adkins Breakfast menu at the Detroiter and boy oh boy if I did that diet i'd be dead of heart disease in 6 months How in the world can they promote the intake of so much colesterol, eggs cheese milk...Give me fibre of whole wheat bread any day! Oh...
  19. OntarioVanMan

    Ref:

    Thats why we're here here! Good advice and even better the company we keep at our little EO family! I would also like to thank Larry, Jeff and all the mods for their time. The knowledge gained here at EO is invaluable!:-)
  20. OntarioVanMan

    First two weeks !

    WR Is the GM in serious shape? as in expensive fix? Tough luck. About that president thingee...we'd just rather be Canadian. One day you all will enjoy it when you join as 50 more provinces!!! *LOL* Happy New Years and DON'T DRINK and DRIVE!!!! Take a cab!!!
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