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I recently parted with a company who is located in Saville, OH. I took off the Qualcom myself, and drove it up to deliver it to the company. When I got the summary of my expenses, I noticed a charge of $250.00 for Qualcom Processing. I found this to be excessive because the only thing the...

I mentioned a person's name at Panther, and I am sorry if I offended anyone. I have left the company in Seville for greener pastures. Wish everyone well. Road Hooligan

About a year ago I read about a company that puts drivers together with people who need something moved. It could be a grandfather clock or a load of items sold on ebay. I have searched the archives, but haven't been able to find anything on the company. Does any know who they are, or how...

Has anyone had trouble crossing into Canada since new regulations took effect on April 1st? I was told that my PARs had not cleared and send to secondary inspection point. There, I was given a warning and told that your PARs must clear before you arrive at the bridge. That could be big...

I think most everyone agrees that the only fair way for seleting a truck for dispatch is 1st in, 1st out. Companies have tried to change this system for several years. I have seen a truck dispatched for a pickup only because in was sitting closer to the pickup by as little as 50 feet. Now...

The recent purchase of Conway by Panther got me to thinking about how companies evolve. A company starts out with a few trucks, and provides excellent service. This company grows, and continues to add trucks with contractors who can do a good job. At some point the company thinks that the...

I know alot of you old timers know Michigan Mike from Holland, MI. Just was informed that he is gravely ill. Sorry, I don't know any details. Mile has been in the business for a long time. Alot of us had heated discussions with him in the past. He always was able to add his 2 cents to any...

I know that you read this forum. Would someone from Panther contact me. I am waiting for an answer to my emails and phone calls.

I was listening to Dave Nemo's show, and was glad to hear some familar voices. Dave had an Expediting Roundtable with Lawrence, and Terry providing info on our phase of trucking. Just wanted to say "Good Work". Bob and Hooligan

I recently took a 8 day vacation, so like a good boy, I took myself out of service. When I returned, I was given a run to Ill. Along the way, I asked my wife if my settlement statement had arrived for the runs which were due to pay. When she told me no, I called Contractor Relations. The...

I just learned from my friend Dutch that Phil Dennis has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Phil has been in the business for several years, first with Roberts and most recently with Panther II. Phil will be having his 70th birthday this month. Why don't we show him that we benefit from...

The sale of Panther II got me to thinking about what the perfect company would be from the Owner Operator's point of view. I know that the company needs to make money, so these ideas are ones which I think would help both parties. 1. Give raises to drivers who stick around. I know of very...

I think that all of us shave said "If this company belonged to me, I would change some things". Well, I have been thinking about things that the ideal company would do, and have come up with the following: 1. Get rid of Recruiters. Have you ever met anyone in this business who was actually...

Lawrence's dog just had a litter of puppies. These are not ordinary mutts. They come from a long line of Jack Russel Expeditors. JR is their Great Grandfather, and Hooligan is their Uncle. How about it Lawrence. Show us some pictures!

I was talking to a friend recently about how we, as expediters, have changed in the last few years. It wasn't too long ago that you would find grills cooking in the grassy area at the Detroiter. People would be sitting around on lawn chairs and talking, and enjoying life on the road. When it...

Carrol Turner who many of us knew as "Shorty" passed away Friday after a fight with cancer. If you have been in the business for any length of time, I am sure you have met this outgoing man. He stood 7 ft tall,and never met a stranger. Carrol was leased on the Roberts for several years. He...

After much thought, I have decided to leave Fed Ex, and try another company. Hooligan and I will still be doing expediting, but we will have a couple of cats on the side of our truck. Hope all our friends will still stop and talk. We just couldn't put up will all the restrictions our friends...

Wonder if any of you know of a reasonable Health Insurance plan that is available to O/O? Our coverage is about to end, and we need to find a new plan. Thanks.

I read your column in the recent On Time with great interest. I too agree that one of the keys to any sucessful venture is communications. The word "comunication" indicates that at least two parties are involved. You are not comunicating with your contractors by publishing a column. Inorder...

This last week was a very bad one for me. I was sitting in Ft Wayne with about 16 hours of dwell time. Figured that I would be the next truck out. One of my friends and I went into the truck stop for coffee. Imagine my shock when he got a run to Michigan. He had only been there for about 2...