Recent content by Hawkeye

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    Resigning from the Cat

    A couple of things that I failed to mention. First, when you receive your last settlement, Panther charges everyone $250 for "Qualcomm Processing Fee." Second, the 45 days it takes to return your escrow is "set in stone" as I was told by Panther; I tried to see if they would return the...
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    Resigning from the Cat

    As of March 11, 2009, I resigned from Panther due to mechanical problems with my CV. Unfortunately, I was unable to cover the cost of the repairs due to the lack of loads or cheap loads. I would like to thank everyone for their advice that they have given me over the last eighteen months...
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    NEW discount Panther van rates

    I was in Birmingham, AL a few weeks ago and the dispatcher told me that she had a load at the discounted rate of .70cpm and I accepted it. After I did that, I thought about it and realized that I had a contract for .75cpm. I told myself I wasn't going to do that again. Last week, I was...
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    Tax Advice For Fleet Owners

    Today I spoke with my accountant as to the subject of tax deductions for the fleet owner vs. fleet driver. During this discussion, he informed me that the owner can take the deduction for mileage while making the driver pay for the fuel; the cost of fuel will be a deduction for the driver...
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    Waiting at truck stops?

    I am currently at a Wal-Mart waiting for my next load. I prefer the truck stops for the same reason: social interaction. It is becoming harder to sit at Wal-Mart, seeing that they don't want us there. Friday night I went to a Wal-Mart and parked; the local truck stop was not in the greatest...
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    cargo van sleepers

    If we had to have a regulated sleeper, I would be out of business, unless I bought a bigger van or switched to an ST. I have a regular size 3/4 van, and I am 6'2". Sleeping side-to-side is very uncomfortable for me. When I have a load and need to take a 5 hour break, I have to clear off the...
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    Social Security Number Requests

    After making a few phone calls, I found out the customer was a nuclear facility. I informed everyone that I spoke with on the phone that I have delivered to other facilities within that company and never had to give my SS# before. The one person said that not all of their facilities are...
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    Fuel Mileage; Is This Student on to Something?

    The device the student was making is called an HHO. You can google it. There are web sites that will sell you the device or instructions to build the device (Run Your Car on Water). I have two friends that are trying to design and build one for their own cars. Another fuel saving technique...
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    Social Security Number Requests

    Last night I arrived at a customer to deliver my load. When I arrived, the security guard requested my driver's license and social security number so he can input my information into their computer. When I declined to give out my SS#, he stated that I won't be allowed on the property. I...
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    The State of Cargo Van Expediting

    Everyone, Thank you for your advice! I feel that my marriage is strong. My wife understands the commitment involved to make this work. In fact, she rode with me for ten days last August and has a better feel for this job. Since I started doing this last June, both of my boys have been...
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    The State of Cargo Van Expediting

    I have to agree with Rev. Dave. I own a 3/4 ton cargo van. Since I started in the business 11 months ago, I have been playing catch-up with all of my bills. I am 37 yrs old, married with 6 yr old twin boys, and the sole income. I try to send home as much money as possible, but there have...
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