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Can we say FUEL SURCHARGE?
Monday, August 15, 2005
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Allied seeks union's help | ajc.com
Allied seeks union's help | ajc.com: "After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late Sunday, the Decatur-based
company hopes to climb out partly by gaining concessions from the union
that represents the bulk of its work force and the manufacturers that
pay to transport their cars to dealers."
company hopes to climb out partly by gaining concessions from the union
that represents the bulk of its work force and the manufacturers that
pay to transport their cars to dealers."
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Weekly Retail On-Highway Diesel Prices
Weekly Retail On-Highway Diesel Prices The graph toward the bottom of this page (click link) tells it all.
Interest Rates... will still go up, signals Fed
Update 8: Greenspan Signals Further Rate Increases - Forbes.com And for those of you paying attention to regional housing markets, Greenspan actually referred to them as "a bubble". With the gap widening between housing prices and real income growth, as well as the numbers of buyers using interest-only variable mortgages, we could be looking at a bubble "pop" that will make the 2000 bust in tech stocks look small by comparison.
GM loses in the second quarter.
Stocks Lower on Disappointing GM Report - Forbes.com
The bad news keeps coming from Detroit. Makes you wonder how long until the Chinese try to buy them.
The bad news keeps coming from Detroit. Makes you wonder how long until the Chinese try to buy them.
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Reader Post: RJ Rezner
Got this in my email this morning: (If anybody knows anything more about this company, let me know.)
There is aweb site that calls themselves the ebay of the shipping industry, they are a group of techies who
are @%$#$%$##. I have been fighting them and have
reported them to the TX DOT, but I don't know if they will/can do anything. These jerks are letting NON DOT haulers bid on hauling un-suspecting 1st in a life time people who need to ship their househld item or cars somewhere. AND they don't care, I know, I have
talked with them on th e Phone about it ( talked to
Mickey Milsap 512-573-7395 of uship.com) some are Haulers are legal, some have comm Ins., but not DOT#'s others are jackleg road trippers hauling any thing they can and don't even know that there are rules about this OR THAT their Personal INS is not going to cover them if they cause an accident and Have to use
their INS.... it called www.uship.com can u see
what you can do to make them insure all haulers who bid on these loads are dot legal or at least have Comm
INs.?
There is aweb site that calls themselves the ebay of the shipping industry, they are a group of techies who
are @%$#$%$##. I have been fighting them and have
reported them to the TX DOT, but I don't know if they will/can do anything. These jerks are letting NON DOT haulers bid on hauling un-suspecting 1st in a life time people who need to ship their househld item or cars somewhere. AND they don't care, I know, I have
talked with them on th e Phone about it ( talked to
Mickey Milsap 512-573-7395 of uship.com) some are Haulers are legal, some have comm Ins., but not DOT#'s others are jackleg road trippers hauling any thing they can and don't even know that there are rules about this OR THAT their Personal INS is not going to cover them if they cause an accident and Have to use
their INS.... it called www.uship.com can u see
what you can do to make them insure all haulers who bid on these loads are dot legal or at least have Comm
INs.?
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Complete Heights, Weights, Lengths for Vehicles
Tom Bisbee sent me a copy of his new book, Transporter's Vehicle Directory. It's got the length, width, height and curb weight of over 9900 vehicles. (1995-2005 model years).
If I was a broker or a transporter, I'd sure want to have a copy of it. If it saves you from one fine, it's more than paid for itself. Plus, I've got to think it would make figuring out loads a lot easier. I'm planning on making this book available in my online catalog (should be online by Aug). But if you can't wait that long, go to http://www.bisbee-enterprises.com/ and buy a copy directly from Tom.
I personally talked to the author of this book to find out a little more information. Tom Bisbee has many years of experience in logistics and as a broker. I think he's forgotten more than some people know about the business, so his book has my recommendation.
If I was a broker or a transporter, I'd sure want to have a copy of it. If it saves you from one fine, it's more than paid for itself. Plus, I've got to think it would make figuring out loads a lot easier. I'm planning on making this book available in my online catalog (should be online by Aug). But if you can't wait that long, go to http://www.bisbee-enterprises.com/ and buy a copy directly from Tom.
I personally talked to the author of this book to find out a little more information. Tom Bisbee has many years of experience in logistics and as a broker. I think he's forgotten more than some people know about the business, so his book has my recommendation.
Cottrell Trailers: The Lawsuit Saga Continues
Madison County Record | New Lawsuits: Wednesday, June 1
The BS regarding quarter inch chain continues.
I'm guessing this case is now in appeals. This is the case won in the lower court by the lawyer listed below.
I think the jury directed Cottrell to pay 1.4 million, which in my mind is completely out of control.
People have been using quarter inch grade 70 chain for decades. It is safe if it is inspected regularly and used properly.
Replace chain that's been dragged. If one link is worn, either cut the chain down and use the smaller, unworn portion or just get rid of it.
If you crank the ratchets down until the frame of the car is sitting on the bed of the trailer, you're over-tightening. I know this is a popular way of making sure you're not over-height, but it puts a lot of stress on the chain. If Momentum = Mass X Velocity, think what this means when an over-tightened chain with a worn link is shock-loaded by a Chevy Suburban when you have to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting the next air-head four-wheeler.
And always four chains to a vehicle.
1/4" Grade 70 chain has a working load limit of 3150 pounds. The design factor is 4:1, which means the safe working load for the chain is at 25% of the breaking strength of the chain (12,600 lbs). Four of these chains should be able to secure a vehicle.
How can a chain that breaks at six tons be unsafe?
Answer: When the chain is worn.
Boydstun has a new tie-down bar that indicates when you're using excessive torque on the chain ratchets. They've put a lot of time into figuring out the safest way to secure these vehicles.
Unfortunately, personal injury lawyers are putting a lot of time into figuring out how to go after trailer manufacturers instead of looking for the big company's maintenance schedule for trailers, driver training programs, etc.
The BS regarding quarter inch chain continues.
I'm guessing this case is now in appeals. This is the case won in the lower court by the lawyer listed below.
I think the jury directed Cottrell to pay 1.4 million, which in my mind is completely out of control.
People have been using quarter inch grade 70 chain for decades. It is safe if it is inspected regularly and used properly.
Replace chain that's been dragged. If one link is worn, either cut the chain down and use the smaller, unworn portion or just get rid of it.
If you crank the ratchets down until the frame of the car is sitting on the bed of the trailer, you're over-tightening. I know this is a popular way of making sure you're not over-height, but it puts a lot of stress on the chain. If Momentum = Mass X Velocity, think what this means when an over-tightened chain with a worn link is shock-loaded by a Chevy Suburban when you have to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting the next air-head four-wheeler.
And always four chains to a vehicle.
1/4" Grade 70 chain has a working load limit of 3150 pounds. The design factor is 4:1, which means the safe working load for the chain is at 25% of the breaking strength of the chain (12,600 lbs). Four of these chains should be able to secure a vehicle.
How can a chain that breaks at six tons be unsafe?
Answer: When the chain is worn.
Boydstun has a new tie-down bar that indicates when you're using excessive torque on the chain ratchets. They've put a lot of time into figuring out the safest way to secure these vehicles.
Unfortunately, personal injury lawyers are putting a lot of time into figuring out how to go after trailer manufacturers instead of looking for the big company's maintenance schedule for trailers, driver training programs, etc.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
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Wednesday, June 08, 2005
New Trucks for Under $200,000?
Yes, you read the headline correctly. The word on the street is that a major manufacturer of auto transport trailers will soon be offering new trucks and new trailers for under $200,000. If you're in the market for a new truck, you might want to hold off before you sign the papers for that huge truck loan.
If you pay $200,000 for a truck instead of $230,000, assuming an APR of 15% for 60 months, not only will you save the $30,000 in principal, you also save $7,500 in interest payments. It works out to $625 less going out the door every month.
Plus, if you're going with a new piece of equipment, there will be that much less cost associated with upkeep and maintenance.
If you're buying used, there's always the chance something expensive like a rear-end is getting ready to let go. Then you have to consider the extra cost of buying a warranty-- if the truck is even eligible. Plus, if the trailer has been over the road for several years, there's probably going to be some stuff that needs to be replaced or repaired: lights, wiring, chains, valves, etc. It all adds up.
I'd be looking for these under $200,000 trucks to be advertised some time toward the end of '05.
If you pay $200,000 for a truck instead of $230,000, assuming an APR of 15% for 60 months, not only will you save the $30,000 in principal, you also save $7,500 in interest payments. It works out to $625 less going out the door every month.
Plus, if you're going with a new piece of equipment, there will be that much less cost associated with upkeep and maintenance.
If you're buying used, there's always the chance something expensive like a rear-end is getting ready to let go. Then you have to consider the extra cost of buying a warranty-- if the truck is even eligible. Plus, if the trailer has been over the road for several years, there's probably going to be some stuff that needs to be replaced or repaired: lights, wiring, chains, valves, etc. It all adds up.
I'd be looking for these under $200,000 trucks to be advertised some time toward the end of '05.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
GM Plans to Cut 25,000 U.S. Jobs by 2008 - Yahoo! News
GM Plans to Cut 25,000 U.S. Jobs by 2008 - Yahoo! News: "Speaking to shareholders at GM's 97th annual shareholder meeting in
Delaware, Chairman and Chief Executive Rick Wagoner said the capacity
and job cuts should generate annual savings of roughly $2.5 billion. GM
now employs about 111,000 hourly workers."
Delaware, Chairman and Chief Executive Rick Wagoner said the capacity
and job cuts should generate annual savings of roughly $2.5 billion. GM
now employs about 111,000 hourly workers."
Friday, June 03, 2005
Swift Transportation Company Driver Auto Hauler Division
Swift Transportation Company Driver Auto Hauler Division
I'm confused. I thought Swift recently sold the autohauler division to Blue Thunder, but the Google 'bot just downloaded this to my email.
I'm confused. I thought Swift recently sold the autohauler division to Blue Thunder, but the Google 'bot just downloaded this to my email.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Ex-TV anchor steers car-hauler company - 06/02/05
Ex-TV anchor steers car-hauler company - 06/02/05: "Former local news anchor Katherine Adams runs A&M
Automotive Transport, which has hauled such special vehicles as the
James Bond Aston Martin."
Automotive Transport, which has hauled such special vehicles as the
James Bond Aston Martin."
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