Exactly. I gain enough time for plenty of naps on long runs. Adaptation to long periods of driving is mostly psychological. Keeping a positive attitude and pacing one's self make a huge difference. Complaining doesn't pay the bills. Negativity defeats many before they even get started. Eat at least one really good meal everyday and get an XM radio.
Tri-state vans
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Exactly. I gain enough time for plenty of naps on long runs. Adaptation to long periods of driving is mostly psychological. Keeping a positive attitude and pacing one's self make a huge difference. Complaining doesn't pay the bills. Negativity defeats many before they even get started. Eat at least one really good meal everyday and get an XM radio.
ebsprintin
Veteran Expediter
I was on a similar rip in February until I went into the shop. Not much deadhead either. I knew it would be a temporary thing but wanted to get what could be got.
eb
Have to agree. The only reason for Tri-State, or any carrier for that matter, to add CV's is to replace those that have left for whatever reason. Doesn't mean that freight is picking up.
Another way to look at it is rates. Most carriers that dropped their rates when the economy tanked find that it is easier to put new vehicles on instead of bringing their rates back up.
The more vehicles a carrier has available, the better their chances of getting the freight covered at the lower rate. Bottom line, someone will take it.
I dont think the carriers will have much trouble finding new vanners so the whine for the dime crowd better get use to the fact that they are not going to see that dime again.
I see my dime is getting much play time...
The fact that straight fleet owners are now offered as much as .08 a loaded mile BONUS just to sign on....I know exactly where my dime is going...
Thats life..I'll make do...
The fact that straight fleet owners are now offered as much as .08 a loaded mile BONUS just to sign on....I know exactly where my dime is going...
Thats life..I'll make do...
guido4475
Not a Member
I'll be going to a Express -1 orientation on the 22nd
Good things come to those who wait:I am so glad you have been blessed by what has happened recently.I always had a feeling your never-ending patience would pay off real quick, and it has.I just regret I wasnt able to help you out in some way.
chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
Originally Posted by tjpohio44
HEY TJP!! Congrats!! Glad this worked out for you....I know you will make it worth while for all involved....Again, Congrats!!
HEY TJP!! Congrats!! Glad this worked out for you....I know you will make it worth while for all involved....Again, Congrats!!
According to my sources...
2 different Tristate van drivers/owners....
of late dispatchers are caught loading around the vans onto straights, supposedly to keep the straights busy and to plug the leak of straights from leaving....
vans are disposable...now they find themselves short of vans...wonder why?
2 different Tristate van drivers/owners....
of late dispatchers are caught loading around the vans onto straights, supposedly to keep the straights busy and to plug the leak of straights from leaving....
vans are disposable...now they find themselves short of vans...wonder why?
Thanks Chef, it really means a lot to me.... Can't wait to start...My boss didn't like it when I told him I was done...But, I had to do what was best for me... An Guido, thanks man... Ill see ya'll in a brand new 2010 Sprinter with E-1 on the sides...
Can't wait to start...My boss didn't like it when I told him I was done...But, I had to do what was best for me... An Guido, thanks man... Ill see ya'll in a brand new 2010 Sprinter with E-1 on the sides...
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Thanks Chef, it really means a lot to me....
Tell Kyle you only want the doors done in decals....not the rolling billboard...
chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
OVM wrote:
YES!!!!! Keep it small...
PS:
OVM, I am sittin here at the "J" in Gary next to a "Thompson Emergency" Sprinter with the American/Canadian "Crossed flags" on the ft fenders and the back door and a Ontario plate on it....now i have seen 2 sprinters with those "crossed flags"
YES!!!!! Keep it small...
PS:
OVM, I am sittin here at the "J" in Gary next to a "Thompson Emergency" Sprinter with the American/Canadian "Crossed flags" on the ft fenders and the back door and a Ontario plate on it....now i have seen 2 sprinters with those "crossed flags"
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Is that what I should do...Just get decals on the doors???
You should do whatever you want to do since it's your vehicle. If you want to really emphasize your decision and perhaps company pride get every decal they can offer. If you just want to run freight get what's mandatory and be on your way. Bottom line, it's your choice to make.
chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
The smallest that you can would be my recommendation to you...
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By and large, most carriers will dispatch around a cargo van to keep a straight truck loaded, moving and happy. Cargo vans are a dime a dozen, straight trucks are much harder to recruit and keep. If you drive a cargo van (or a Sprinter), you must come to terms with this one simple fact of expediting life.
chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
Turtle wrote:
What Turtle said.....
What Turtle said.....
Completely agree....Cargo Vans are the bottom of the food chain...we are predator bait...