Load1 Location and banter accepted

chefdennis · Dec 21, 2010

As Steve and Ken have said, the upsides of signing with Load 1 is nothing short of great....from John to the Admin staff to the dispatch, all work to make Load 1 and we contractors a sucess.

We also have made more money with less miles then we would have with our previous carrier. While the yr was on track to be a good yr, moving over to Load 1 has turned it into a great yr both from the finanical side and the business attitude side...Contracting with a carrier that is small enough to know us and large enough to keep us making money is something that when you experience it, just makes you smile and want to work that much more...I truly enjoy what I do, but doing in with Load 1 as a partener, well it just makes it all that much easier....

I am looking to make 2011 a great yr and with Load 1 as a partener, I have no doubt that will happen..

Thanks John and all at Load 1, you and your efforts are recognized and appreciated.....

PS: yea there are "warts", but the pluses FAR out weigh the warts, and as the Expediting side of Load 1 grows, the warts are and will continue to be less of an issue...

jelliott · Dec 21, 2010

Well I am far from a humble guy, but thank you to all of you. I can only hope that we try as hard as you guys do everyday. This is far from a perfect business and so much of it is beyond any of our control, but I hope we manage the parts we can well.

I hope all of you have a happy, healthy and financially successful 2011. I hope that you and your families have a wonderful holiday season and be safe out there!

Wolfeman68 · Dec 22, 2010

So I start the day at 0600. Left from Beaverdam, OH to deliver a load to Fort Wayne. During my Pre Trip, I notice I am walking on an ice rink. Jump onto Rt. 30 west and spent the next 90 minutes watching the semi trailers changing lanes before the tractors did. Managed to arrive on time and got unloaded.

I had called Don Bentz and made an appointment to have him look at my inverter since it has been erratic lately. I was headed there when dispatch called with a load, so that ended that, or so I thought. I jumped on Rt. 24, same ice rink I was on before just with a different number. Halfway to the pick, dispatch calls and says the load cancelled. Credited with a dry run. Headed back to Fort Wayne to keep my appointment.

The tech is checking out the inverter while Don is telling me that these inverters never fail. Tech walks up and says that the inverter is bad. Hello Murphy. During all this, dispatch calls with another load ready now. Not having the time or $1100, I bade Don goodbye and headed to the pick.

Made the pick and headed to the drop. Dispatch calls again. Would I be interested in a load for tomorrow? Turns out the drop is 30 miles from my house. I believe I can handle that.

So, me and the rolling salt lick (truck) will head home tomorrow. Ya gotta love these dispatchers.

Wolfeman68 · Dec 24, 2010

Made it home last night no problems. Got to spend a little time at Taylor in the morning wishing everyone Happy Holidays, while munching on the goodies that were everywhere. Saw Mr. Snappy who looked very "Snappy" in his new shirt and jacket with the Load 1 logo on them. Also saw TJPOhio44 who looked, well... like Todd. Didn't see John anywhere, but wished him "Merry" by email.

Truck going in Monday to get some work done as well as a PM, so I'm done for the year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all on EO.

jelliott · Dec 24, 2010

Wolfeman68 said:
Made it home last night no problems. Got to spend a little time at Taylor in the morning wishing everyone Happy Holidays, while munching on the goodies that were everywhere. Saw Mr. Snappy who looked very "Snappy" in his new shirt and jacket with the Load 1 logo on them. Also saw TJPOhio44 who looked, well... like Todd. Didn't see John anywhere, but wished him "Merry" by email.

Truck going in Monday to get some work done as well as a PM, so I'm done for the year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all on EO.

Sorry, I missed you. I had a doctors appt and got in late that morning. I am done for the year as well. On vacation next week and going to see out of town family. Maybe I will run into Guido!

Wolfeman68 · Dec 25, 2010

jelliott said:
Sorry, I missed you. I had a doctors appt and got in late that morning. I am done for the year as well. On vacation next week and going to see out of town family. Maybe I will run into Guido!

Glad to hear you're taking a break. You certainly deserve it, but I doubt the phone will be turned off.

Sorry I missed you as well, but we'll hook up after the first of the year and I can make another attempt to buy you lunch. Of course, the day you finally give in I probably won't have any cash on me.

OntarioVanMan · Dec 25, 2010

I am thinking of returning the 3rd or 4th of Jan...but also looking at the week of the 10th...JuJu says I can take the whole month off..but I'd rather take the time in the spring to get the garden in...JuJu got stuck with much of that work last year..

jelliott · Dec 25, 2010

OntarioVanMan said:
I am thinking of returning the 3rd or 4th of Jan...but also looking at the week of the 10th...JuJu says I can take the whole month off..but I'd rather take the time in the spring to get the garden in...JuJu got stuck with much of that work last year..

I thought you planned it that way????

OntarioVanMan · Dec 25, 2010

jelliott said:
I thought you planned it that way????

You story teller...now Shhhhh....*lol*

chefdennis · Dec 25, 2010

Was also thinking if going back in service the 3rd or 4th, but my wife and daughter told me, its been nice, Christmas is over, and we really don;t do much on New years so you time here is wearing thin...

Its really great to be loved!! Oh well, maybe mid week or I might just stick here and pester them until the 3rd!!

Enjoy your time off with the family John....we all need that..a you can see my family really appreciates it...LOL....

jujubeans · Dec 26, 2010

Tree's down, food's ate...kitchen cleaned...Ken's got all his toys now..now if he would just move his feet so I could vacuum!!!

Seriously had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends..and it was one of the best one's ever! Now I know why Ken dragged my garden catalogs out from behind the big screen tv though...

OntarioVanMan · Dec 27, 2010

Beauty day out here today..things are melting somewhat...played with the snowblower for awhile..then changed the oil in sprinter...just had a nap...

just how well I did since 09/13/10....$28k and change, not too shabby for 3 months minus about 3 weeks OOS...

golfournut · Dec 30, 2010

Happy New Year everyone. Here's to a healthy and prosperous new year! hic

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guido4475 · Dec 30, 2010

jelliott said:
Sorry, I missed you. I had a doctors appt and got in late that morning. I am done for the year as well. On vacation next week and going to see out of town family. Maybe I will run into Guido!

I'd look forward to that, but I dont want to take away from youre time with your family, either.I'm sure youre enjoying the weather here as well as I am! Been bouncing back and forth between the truckstops and walmart, to the south..Too noisy at the truckstops! and a terrible aircard signal up there, as well..

EnglishLady · Dec 31, 2010

Happy New Year to Everyone at Load 1 - May it be a Prosperous Year for All

jelliott · Dec 31, 2010

EnglishLady said:
Happy New Year to Everyone at Load 1 - May it be a Prosperous Year for All

"I like that idea!"

Wolfeman68 · Dec 31, 2010

jelliott said:
"I like that idea!"

I'll second that motion.

Happy New Year everyone!!!!!

OntarioVanMan · Dec 31, 2010

Jan 04 and 05 are looking to be sunny days...may try to run east then..you guys are having way too much fun...

chefdennis · Jan 1, 2011

Happy New Year to ALL at Load 1 from the Front office to the shop to everyine inbetween...you all make it possible for us contractors to be profitable.Thanks for all you folks do!

Here is to a Great New Year!!