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March Banter and Location

golfournut

golfournut

Veteran Expediter
Wolfeman68 said:
Like Dennis, I am tired of the numbers game. I ran my fourth quarter and first quarter numbers.

Loaded miles are down 6.2%
DH miles are down 5.7%
Total miles are down 6.1%
Total revenue including FSC is down 6.6%
Total rate per mile is up 9.3%

Obviously, there is no $.30 per mile drop.
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Your numbers are just that, YOUR numbers. That doesn't mean someone else doesn't have a legitimate issue or simply doing something wrong. No 2 vehicles are alike.

I'll tell ya what I'm tired of. I'm tired of some that have been with the company for a while living in their rosey world saying because their's is this so it must so for everyone else. There are a lot of new folks with the company. Some are having a more difficult time making the transition than others.

Why these 4 particular individuals decided to call me, I don't know. Maybe they know I won't puff out my chest at them, or I'll tell them the truth, or maybe I'll try to help them.

Next time your in the yard, why don't some of you that have been around awhile, get out of your truck, go knock on some doors and ask if there is anything you can do to help them out if they need it.

You don't know if there is a issue till you sit down, go thru some numbers, compare some numbers or whatever needs done to determine if there is a issue and if so how can we fix it if it can be fixed.

Like Ken said, negotiate is part of the process. Some are better at it than others, maybe those of you that are good at it, can help those that aren't. One didn't even know he could that. Part of the transition.

That's all I got to say on this subject.
 
chefdennis

chefdennis

Veteran Expediter
Empty in Hartford Conn. a little bit early...Sittin at a Wal Mart, not feelin "it" here...might just grab a nap and then figure out if i should stick around here or run out on my own dime this evening...hate to finish the week up here, but one never knows...but even if i do, its all good..just another week in the books and the start of a new 1....:)
 
jujubeans

jujubeans

OVM Project Manager
chefdennis said:
Empty in Hartford Conn. a little bit early...Sittin at a Wal Mart, not feelin "it" here...might just grab a nap and then figure out if i should stick around here or run out on my own dime this evening...hate to finish the week up here, but one never knows...but even if i do, its all good..just another week in the books and the start of a new 1....:)
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isn't it a wonder what the power of positive thinking will get ya!:)
 
Dynamite 1

Dynamite 1

Moderator
Staff member
Fleet Owner
chefdennis said:
Empty in Hartford Conn. a little bit early...Sittin at a Wal Mart, not feelin "it" here...might just grab a nap and then figure out if i should stick around here or run out on my own dime this evening...hate to finish the week up here, but one never knows...but even if i do, its all good..just another week in the books and the start of a new 1....:)
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you have a pm.
 
Wolfeman68

Wolfeman68

Veteran Expediter
Fleet Owner
US Marines
golfournut said:
Your numbers are just that, YOUR numbers. That doesn't mean someone else doesn't have a legitimate issue or simply doing something wrong. No 2 vehicles are alike.
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Of course they are MY numbers. Anyone else's numbers are not my business. I posted them to show that they do not reflect the $.30 drop you quoted. By your own admission, you have not run YOUR numbers yet you made the statement with no proof to back it up.

golfournut said:
I'll tell ya what I'm tired of. I'm tired of some that have been with the company for a while living in their rosey world saying because their's is this so it must so for everyone else. There are a lot of new folks with the company. Some are having a more difficult time making the transition than others.
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This is Expedite, it is far from any rose I ever saw. Speaking for myself, the only thing I say to anyone is that in my opinion, Load 1 is the best company to contract with and that the potential is here for success. I offer to help them in anyway I can and advise them to ask others for their opinions and to read our forum on EO. A perfect example is ChrisGA23. He got on the forum and asked many questions and got the info he needed to make his transition, as you put it, easier.

golfournut said:
Why these 4 particular individuals decided to call me, I don't know. Maybe they know I won't puff out my chest at them, or I'll tell them the truth, or maybe I'll try to help them.
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I don't know either. Again speaking for myself, the times that drivers have asked me questions, or come to me with problems, I help them as much as I can. If it's an issue I have no answer for, I direct them to the proper individual within the company to get their answer. It's the truth, no chest puffing involved.

golfournut said:
Next time your in the yard, why don't some of you that have been around awhile, get out of your truck, go knock on some doors and ask if there is anything you can do to help them out if they need it.
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Not the proper approach. I don't invade people's privacy or stick my nose in their business. The proper venue would be in the driver's lounge, recruiting, etc. I introduce myself and ask how they are doing. If they want to ask anything, they usually do so.

golfournut said:
You don't know if there is a issue till you sit down, go thru some numbers, compare some numbers or whatever needs done to determine if there is a issue and if so how can we fix it if it can be fixed.
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I don't look for issues. I am a driver/fleet owner contracted to Load 1. I don't work for Load 1, I work with Load 1. Any issues I or my drivers have I deal with because it's my business. I don't compare numbers with anyone else's since no two are alike. I posted my numbers to prove that my business is not experiencing the $.30 drop you posted about. Since you have not run your numbers, you can't make that statement.

golfournut said:
Like Ken said, negotiate is part of the process. Some are better at it than others, maybe those of you that are good at it, can help those that aren't. One didn't even know he could that. Part of the transition.
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Again, if asked in conversation, I explain the entire process and advise to become a part of this forum to glean knowledge from everyone. I don't presume to know everything.
 
guido4475

guido4475

Not a Member
chefdennis said:
Empty in Hartford Conn. a little bit early...Sittin at a Wal Mart, not feelin "it" here...might just grab a nap and then figure out if i should stick around here or run out on my own dime this evening...hate to finish the week up here, but one never knows...but even if i do, its all good..just another week in the books and the start of a new 1....:)
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Go to the T/A by Milford.Good area for freight.
 
chefdennis

chefdennis

Veteran Expediter
Thanks for the message Tom and Guido..Took a nap and Frankie woke me up with a run from a "undisclosed" city goin down into PA...LOL, i was half asleep so i don't know where it is going untili get the QC info..so, I am heading for the Pilot up the road to get gas and be gone...:)
 
ebsprintin

ebsprintin

Veteran Expediter
I'm disappointed that I missed everyone at the truck show but work on the van took priority. The van runs sooo much smoother and quieter with new brakes and driveshaft support bearings.

eb
 
chefdennis

chefdennis

Veteran Expediter
Loaded out of Medford Mass and headin to York Haven, Pa...then....:)...I am DH'n to Hagerstown Maryland for dinner , Karaoke and to visit with friends at the Crazy Horse Steak House....Life is good..:)
 
SWTexas1

SWTexas1

Veteran Expediter
Owner/Operator
Sitting Empty Near Boston, Frankie called early and teased me with a GREAT LOAD but it Canceled. Oh well Been a Good Week and there is Still Saturday.
 
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