Phone with John

[OntarioVanMan]

I spent about an hour on the phone with our leader last night and releasing this has been approved...NO State secrets...LOL


There has been buzz around the addition of 3 new sprinters coming online when it has been so slow....we discussed this I let John know of the rumblings ..like what is he crazy? *L*

What some might not know is....we have had 3- 4 CV's retired in the last time span and lost 2 sprinters this month...rookies that think they will find a better deal....good luck to them in their quest.

Well anyhow...John will address this if need be when he returns from Nashville...at a TEANA conference.

 

[Wolfeman68]

I spent about an hour on the phone with our leader last night and releasing this has been approved...NO State secrets...LOL


There has been buzz around the addition of 3 new sprinters coming online when it has been so slow....we discussed this I let John know of the rumblings ..like what is he crazy? *L*

What some might not know is....we have had 3- 4 CV's retired in the last time span and lost 2 sprinters this month...rookies that think they will find a better deal....good luck to them in their quest.

Well anyhow...John will address this if need be when he returns from Nashville...at a TEANA conference.

That's an hour of his life he'll never get back. Wonder how much Jameson he had to consume to recover.

I don't see what he would have to explain. Two of the sprinters were from an existing fleet owner and the owner posted that here on EO. John wouldn't add trucks just to be adding them.

I've added a ST that I'm going to drive. Yes Virginia, I'm coming back. It's at Taylor getting it's new clothes and QC now. Will be back in the saddle around 8/1 after my daughters wedding in FL.

 

[OntarioVanMan]

We all knew Rons was in the pipeline...

BTW...John was pretty "spirited" on the phone come to think of it..really good mood....LOL

 

[scottm4211]

Wolfeman is that the ST with the for sale in the window? I think Brian sold it 5 times already I dropped wombat off at belle tire yesterday so he could return it to "the yard".

 

[Wolfeman68]

Wolfeman is that the ST with the for sale in the window? I think Brian sold it 5 times already I dropped wombat off at belle tire yesterday so he could return it to "the yard".

Yep, that's it. I could have sold it 3 or 4 times just during the day I was at Taylor when I parked it. Wombat wanted it too. He called me when he took it over to Belle. It rides better than the Sterling, and has a National "throne" drivers seat. I hadn't driven a truck in 6 months and I drove it from near South Bend and it didn't bother my back at all. That seat is great!!!

Thanks for running Wombat over there.

 

[scottm4211]

Np I was taking my box truck there for tires. Plus, always fun talking to the bat!

 

[chefdennis]

Steve, its good to hear that your back has recovered to the point that you can drive again!! Looking forward to meeting you face to face at the Expo....

As for the new trucks in service..my CV will finally be back in service Monday after 7 weeks sitting.... WE have a new agreement...

 

[scottm4211]

Steve, its good to hear that your back has recovered to the point that you can drive again!! Looking forward to meeting you face to face at the Expo....

As for the new trucks in service..my CV will finally be back in service Monday after 7 weeks sitting.... WE have a new agreement...

7 weeks? I'll bet you do...

 

[Wolfeman68]

Np I was taking my box truck there for tires. Plus, always fun talking to the bat!

Pete's a trip. Heck of a good guy.

Steve, its good to hear that your back has recovered to the point that you can drive again!! Looking forward to meeting you face to face at the Expo....

As for the new trucks in service..my CV will finally be back in service Monday after 7 weeks sitting.... WE have a new agreement...

I'm really looking forward to the Expo. Always a good time, and it will be good to meet you as well. Helps to put a face to the voice.

7 weeks!!!!!!!!!! Not even going to ask.

 

[shadow7663]

I don't see what he would have to explain. Two of the sprinters were from an existing fleet owner and the owner posted that here on EO.

Steve,

With all do respect and I don't know if I read it wrong or ????? But just because someone is a current fleet owner does not mean it's ok to just start adding units. I can see where some of owner operators not fleet owners were a little concerned here.

Again I mean no harm in my comment and maybe there is more to it than I understand but I'm all ears when it comes to learning.

 

[OntarioVanMan]

Steve,

With all do respect and I don't know if I read it wrong or ????? But just because someone is a current fleet owner does not mean it's ok to just start adding units. I can see where some of owner operators not fleet owners were a little concerned here.

Again I mean harm in my comment and maybe there is more to it than I understand but I'm all ears when it comes to learning.

Jason I agree...fleet owners should not have a blank check to expand their fleet at this time....just because they are here already..or replacing one unit for another...or an upgrade yes...

Not including you Ron.....your deal was sealed before the slowdown...

 

[scottm4211]

I'd like to think that a fleet owner would check with the powers that be but ultimately that's between the 2 parties. (Spoken as a fleet owner of 2 vehicles)

 

[OntarioVanMan]

I'd like to think that a fleet owner would check with the powers that be but ultimately that's between the 2 parties. (Spoken as a fleet owner of 2 vehicles)

Scott...no offense but you being a Canuck does not hardly effect us..as long as you stay in Detroit!! LOL

 

[scottm4211]

Scott...no offense but you being a Canuck does not hardly effect us..as long as you stay in Detroit!! LOL

I realize that, and dispatch is aware that those are the lanes we run. It works best for everyone involved too. I get cross dock loads from the south, so why shouldnt I reciprocate?

 

[OntarioVanMan]

I realize that, and dispatch is aware that those are the lanes we run. It works best for everyone involved too. I get cross dock loads from the south, so why shouldnt I reciprocate?

I hear rumours you are making a killing on the crossings?..

 

[scottm4211]

I hear rumours you are making a killing on the crossings?..

I'm providing a valuable service

 

[OntarioVanMan]

I'm providing a valuable service

Value added service.....LOL

 

[Wolfeman68]

Steve,

With all do respect and I don't know if I read it wrong or ????? But just because someone is a current fleet owner does not mean it's ok to just start adding units. I can see where some of owner operators not fleet owners were a little concerned here.

Again I mean no harm in my comment and maybe there is more to it than I understand but I'm all ears when it comes to learning.

Jason,

No harm no foul. To know, you have to ask.

No fleet owner has carte blanche. John controls the number of trucks in the fleet. No truck is added without approval. I had to ask John before I added the ST that I'm going to drive. Ron cleared his as well. Any other I had no knowledge of.

That said, I don't spend any time wondering how many trucks are added, how many leave, or how many are retired. John is in control and I trust him. That's all I need.

 

[scottm4211]

As a Canadian confused I agree with what Steve said

 

[Wolfeman68]

As a Canadian confused I agree with what Steve said

You should be proud to be a Canadian.

This Canadian is proof of that.

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