September, the kick off to the best quarter of the year.

RoadTime · Sep 18, 2016

DollarSign said:
I've had shippers/consignee tell me that drivers will come in freight gets loaded up and no straps gets used or just one and that's it. It blows my mind.

Funny you mention that. My last two shippers asked almost panicky if I was going to strap the freight down because of prior damaged loads. I just smiled and gave reassurance that their load would be strapped down and protected.

Although, what I really wanted to say was...

danthewolf00 · Sep 18, 2016

I have had a few shocked looks when I open the back of the van and the forklift driver sees my load strapped down and dead boards front and back of the load.

DollarSign · Sep 18, 2016

scottm4211 said:
Tell him I said hi.

Sorry Scott. Left before I seen the post

jelliott · Sep 18, 2016

Who does the NFL and the Lions look to for a critical time delivery? They call the proven team that delivers, Load One!

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guido4475 · Sep 18, 2016

We are what sets the cheap rate runners apart from us. Remind the customer that they get what they pay for. We are worth the extra money spent on load movement. Peace of mind. Secured freight. Clean, courteous English speaking drivers. Great looking, well maintained equipment. We need to sell ourselves. It's our future.

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DollarSign · Sep 19, 2016

guido4475 said:
It's our future.

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Doesn't someone say that "The Future Belongs To Those Who Delevier"

jelliott · Sep 19, 2016

guido4475 said:
We are what sets the cheap rate runners apart from us. Remind the customer that they get what they pay for. We are worth the extra money spent on load movement. Peace of mind. Secured freight. Clean, courteous English speaking drivers. Great looking, well maintained equipment. We need to sell ourselves. It's our future.

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That is a BIG part of what are sales team promotes to customers.

Like everything you all doing the same is huge. Little things can add up and make a difference.

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jjoerger · Sep 19, 2016

Is anyone else having problems with delivery times. All times are supposed to be EST. We keep arriving at the correct time only to discover the receiver is closed. Then when we call in we find out it's local time.

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DollarSign · Sep 19, 2016

So far I've haven't noticed anything different on my end. So far so good!

DollarSign · Sep 19, 2016

Delivery @ 9am est, if your in central time it's 8am cst. ect. Hope it helps

jelliott · Sep 19, 2016

jjoerger said:
Is anyone else having problems with delivery times. All times are supposed to be EST. We keep arriving at the correct time only to discover the receiver is closed. Then when we call in we find out it's local time.

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Let Nick or Michael know if that happens. We can check if our people entered wrong or if customer gave bad info.

Steady Eddie · Sep 19, 2016

I'm not setting any goals today.

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guido4475 · Sep 19, 2016

jelliott said:
That is a BIG part of what are sales team promotes to customers.

Like everything you all doing the same is huge. Little things can add up and make a difference.

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But, as many seasoned professional expeditors we have here. It does shock me, leaving me shake my head in disbelief as to how many that do not secure their freight, with no means of doing so. An accident and insurance claim waiting to happen. And a pissed off potentially ex-customer.

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jelliott · Sep 19, 2016

Don't forget to stop by safety to pick up your driver appreciation shirt if you haven't done so!

guido4475 · Sep 19, 2016

I did already, but would love to buy a few more...the shirts from the 2015 still are fitting nicely. The sleeves could be a tad longer, but other than that, they are holding up very well.

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jelliott · Sep 20, 2016

Well once we get shirts to everyone we can see what we have left extra.

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Steady Eddie · Sep 20, 2016

Goal for today: No Goal!!!

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jelliott · Sep 20, 2016

Steady Eddie said:
Goal for today: No Goal!!!

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Quite achievable!

Good morning gang. Another day and another airplane. Off to DC for a charity function for Wreaths Across America and some meetings with regulators and some lobbying work. Hope everyone is having a solid week and month!

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jjoerger · Sep 20, 2016

jelliott said:
Well once we get shirts to everyone we can see what we have left extra.

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Save us two size 2XL. We got absolutely nothing this year for drivers appreciation week. The truck stops seemed to have quit participating and we haven't made it to Taylor yet.

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jelliott · Sep 20, 2016

jjoerger said:
Save us two size 2XL. We got absolutely nothing this year for drivers appreciation week. The truck stops seemed to have quit participating and we haven't made it to Taylor yet.

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We will. We won't consider the extras until we know everyone has gotten one first!

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