Abilene Motor Express....A New Place To Call Home

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by JohnBoy, Apr 10, 2013.

  1. Redtwin

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    When did they start doing their own customs paperwork?. The one and only time I went to Canada, I had to swing by the yard for the paperwork, which I assumed was done by Abilene. Had no issues at all and was less than 3 mins at CA customs window.

    Can we also get Tracy clones to work at every shipper and receiver we have to deal with?. I would suggest getting one to work at the brokers also, but chances are someone with competence and an aptitude for professionalism working at a broker would unravel their business model.
     
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  3. JohnBoy

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    Jean is the one that does all the customs paperwork, and it's always done correctly. Like you, I've been through customs for Abilene in 4 different border crossings with probably 12 different loads over the last 4 years, never an issue. For whatever reason, HP insists on doing their own. Great end result for 36 hours and a reset st the impound lot.
     
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  4. JohnBoy

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    As far as Tracy is concerned, I've heard nothing but good things about her since she hired on. This was the first time I've had any dealings with her. I felt and still feel bad about what happened. I never crossed the line during my rant with her. But nonetheless will make it a point to personally apologize to her when I get in tonight.
     
  5. mitrucker

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    A class act as always. Kudos to you John.
     
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  6. MidWest_MacDaddy

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    I might just call in and thank her... LOL
     
  7. MidWest_MacDaddy

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    Never return a meal to the chef and never, I repeat never, get/keep the attention of a guy with a badge, a gun, and a book of mementos .. LOL

    All together now... {singing} ... don't spit into the wind, don't hold onto Supermans cape, don't mess around with a junkyard dog, and you don't mess around with Jim...
     
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  8. 460/580

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    @JohnBoy if your still in richmond this morning i should be there around 8am


    Made it in and out of manhattan wo issues and no tickets this time. Why is each liftgate unload have to be in a bus stop???
     
  9. JohnBoy

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    Nope, in this situation, a face to face is required.
     
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  10. MidWest_MacDaddy

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    If anyone is interested in the CoPilot GPS for Truck ... I think it's currently on sale (iOS) from $150 down to $100.

    It's a similar program that is on your QC but it's better if on a smartphone than on the QC... and its "mobile" and can be used outside the truck.

    Note: this is for the Apple iOS platform and not sure how they work on the Android platform.


    Stay Safe,
    MD
     
  11. MidWest_MacDaddy

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    Well, I'm not driving all the way to Richmond to express my appreciation of taking care of my OTR friends... :D
     
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