Panther Orientation

**golfournut** · 03-03-2010, 12:02 PM

I don't consider that a short coming OVM. I consider it business. I am glad they are calling. Better to be called than not. Yes they did ask if I was ready. I said no, and that was that. No hard feelings either way. Treat them like professionals, be professional and thank them for keeping me in mind goes a long way in networking. The other side of the coin, they got me home in a reasonable amout of time. 2 other companies that I have leased on too in the past I had to DH home 400 + miles after a minimum of 10 days notice for home time. So all in all Panther works very well for me.

Just my 2 cents

**OntarioVanMan** · 03-03-2010, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by golfournut

I don't consider that a short coming OVM. I consider it business. I am glad they are calling. Better to be called than not. Yes they did ask if I was ready. I said no, and that was that. No hard feelings either way. Treat them like professionals, be professional and thank them for keeping me in mind goes a long way in networking. The other side of the coin, they got me home in a reasonable amout of time. 2 other companies that I have leased on too in the past I had to DH home 400 + miles after a minimum of 10 days notice for home time. So all in all Panther works very well for me.

Just my 2 cents

That is why I illustrated both sides of the coin...there is one way to look at it..negative

Then the positive side...

My post was more example then opinion...

I would not have a problem going to Panther if it would serve me better...

**Falligator** · 03-03-2010, 04:33 PM

After reading moots post and my own personal experiences, I would recomend either getting unlimited minutes on your phone, or one of those buddy lists and putting panther on it....

**Bruno** · 03-04-2010, 01:25 AM

Okay I have to jump in on this now. Anyone that knows me from EO knows I tell it like like it is. After 14 years at the other company I was lease on with I went to orientation at Panther September of 2008. The staff at Panther wasn't anything like some are posting on here. Adam Walter has never lied to us and neither has any of his staff. We moved four trucks to Panther back in 2008 and now we have seven on with them. Now I have sat in orientation a few times and each time it has got better. Connie, TJ, and Dave H do a great job. Donna in the settlement department explains how to get paid. Abby and Bev do great with permits and ComData.

Yea the lunch needs to be better, but I thought people was going to Panther for orientation not for lunch. If this company was bad as people are saying why would we go from four trucks to seven trucks in nineteen months. I hope to add a few more trucks in the next few months if business keeps picking up at Panther.

**fortwayne** · 03-05-2010, 09:39 AM

Do yourself a favor with Panther - or any company, do plenty of research ON THIS SITE before you decide whatever company to sign on with.

DO NOT DO WHAT I DID AND THINK YOU KNOW IT ALL - shutup for a moment and listen to the veterans ON THIS SITE.

TRUCKING is different from ALL other industries so just because you knew it all in another business it does not mean squat in trucking.

When you go to training ask plenty of questions, if you don't then blame yourself when something goes wrong down the road that could have been avoided by opening your mouth hole.

TRAINING AND LEARNING never ends - ask anyone on here!

Be it Panther or any other company - you can make a decent living in this business, if you commit to learn, listen and actually commit yourself to this business and HOLD YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE for your actions.

I have worked for Panther in the past, and I am not going to bash them or trash them - it serves no purpose. They are not for everyone, they don't try to be, but - they are the perfect fit for many.

For me, I am 100% satisfied for the company I am with. I get miles, they do not babysit, they get me home everytime I need to get home (and I do mean everytime), and I get paid each and everytime on time with no BS deductions on my pay.

That is what is critical to me, others are different and that is what makes Panther work for them. They keep a close eye on you and they can keep you out for ever if you want.

Either way - look, listen and learn............no matter where you sign on at.