Panther Orientation

[Janette]

My sister and I are going to Panther's orientation tomorrow. Any advice?

[moose]

Yha ,
Don't stay at the supper8 .
it's a great opportunity to practice a new signature .
good luck.

[pelicn]

Pass the drug screen, listen, take notes, ask questions

[layoutshooter]

Lots and lots of questions and never sign anything that you do not fully understand.

[Moot]

I'd add my 2 cents worth, but I have never been to a Panther orientation.

[panther_art]

Don't go, wait to around the end of March.

[fastrod]

I'd add my 2 cents worth, but I have never been to a Panther orientation.

I too have never been to a Panther orientation nor do I have a desire to attend one but I am thinking that a Fedex or E 1 conference call would be very entertaining.

[Steady Eddie]

... or E 1 conference call would be very entertaining.

Haha, very entertaining indeed....and worth the while.....

[fasttrac]

Haha, very entertaining indeed....and worth the while.....

My huband and i did attend panther orientation in july 09 and i got a few peices of advice... #1, bring ur own lunch. they dont fix enough 4 everybody. #2, dont stay at the super 8. TRUST ME.. #3, dont trust anything they tell u, its 99% lies. and the #4 and final peice of advice i can offer u is RUN!!! to any other expidite company, RUN VERY,VERY FAST!!!!

[Desperado]

Panther is ok better than a few other expidite Co super 8 ok but i stay at red roof inn up 71 a few xt's lies nope just have to Liston to exactly what they are saying

[easyrider2697]

My huband and i did attend panther orientation in july 09 and i got a few peices of advice... #1, bring ur own lunch. they dont fix enough 4 everybody.

Might have to agree with you on this one...but hey its not a buffet..plan ahead..smart thinking.

#2, dont stay at the super 8. TRUST ME..

This one is interesting..I stay there all the time, for the price its is well worth it for me and my drivers. The only problem I have ever had in the last 4 yrs was a key problem, but that was taken care with no issues.

#3, dont trust anything they tell u, its 99% lies.

This one really bothers me..please elaborate on all these lies they supposedly told you...from what I have found it is a very overwhelming class with a lot if information,...maybe you were not paying attention and got confused? I will not say that 100% of the info they give you is absolutly true, policies change on a regular basis and the books are not updated as soon as they should be...but you statement is absurdly incorrect. So again could you elaborate on this?

and the #4 and final peice of advice i can offer u is RUN!!! to any other expidite company, RUN VERY,VERY FAST!!!!

Well all I can say about this is, with the given history of your useful and wonderful information you have posted here, I am sure everyone reading this will adhear to your advise....As has always been said about any company you want to know about..not every company fits your needs and personal business model...apparently Panther did not meet you needs..I hope you have since then found someone who will.



Now for some information that I have seen helpful in the process or orentation is :

1. make sure yiou have all the requested info that was asked on the application, such as work history, where you have lived(gvmt class), ect... having this info and current information such as phone numbers and contact info will speed up the process once it is started.

2. Ask plenty of questions about policies and procedures..

3. Take notes, and ask questions about your notes, to make sure you have the correct info.

4. never assume anything...just because it was that way at another company, does not always meant it is that way a Panther.

5. Make sure you have enough funds to get started with, you never know what is liable to happen in the hiring process...some delays can hold you up for a few days, or weeks....always be ready to handle whatever situation can happen.


6. Did I mention to ask questions and make sure you understand the answers? I think so...very important part of the whole process.

[moose]

. So again could you elaborate on this?

May i answer this one Patrick ?
thanks.

This class is Very dangerous.
it's a one way .
The Cat have 2 heads and no ASSS.
they will Eat you alive ,
and with no Asss to poop , you will stay right there .

[easyrider2697]

May i answer this one Patrick ?
thanks.

This class is Very dangerous.
it's a one way .
The Cat have 2 heads and no ASSS.
they will Eat you alive ,
and with no Asss to poop , you will stay right there .

Thats funny...I dont care who you are...

well I guess I will keep churning in the belly of the cat till the puke me out..as for now..its pretty pleasent around here..so I will swim around in the belly and keep on putting money in the bank.

[xiggi]

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My huband and i did attend panther orientation in july 09 and i got a few peices of advice... #1, bring ur own lunch. they dont fix enough 4 everybody. #2, dont stay at the super 8. TRUST ME.. #3, dont trust anything they tell u, its 99% lies. and the #4 and final peice of advice i can offer u is RUN!!! to any other expidite company, RUN VERY,VERY FAST!!!!

Someone wasn't listening very well. I was actually surprised at some of the info given. They told us some very helpful info about turning down unprofitable runs. It seemed very driver oriented to the point of making dispatches job toougher.

[davekc]

I wouldn't read too much into someone taking his/her Panther pom-poms. Sounds like someone that got disqualified for failing a drug, background, or DOT physical and released before lunch.
Kinda of a bummer if it was barbecue
No need to complicate the simple.