Who's better Fedex custom critical or panther?

RyderInfante · Oct 15, 2018

Any thoughts on with company is better to run for as an owner operator? Ive talked to both..any help is appreciated..

terryandrene · Oct 15, 2018

What is the best ice cream, chocolate or vanilla? Everyone will have their favorite. Panther veterans will vote for Panther and FedEx Custom Critical veterans will vote for FedEx CC. Each carrier has their pros and cons which differ depending on the location of the O/O, truck type, driver preference, etc. I think your best bet is to go with your educated gut after reading each of the carrier forums on here, develop your list of questions and interview the recruiters from each of the carriers to develop your choice. If you can't make up your mind after that, go with FedEx Custom Critical because I like them the best.

gotta go · Oct 15, 2018

Are you looking to travel the US or to earn a living? Why would you limit yourself?

RyderInfante · Oct 15, 2018

What are you saying Gottago?.. go with neither?

RyderInfante · Oct 15, 2018

Terry Im going to run a dry box expediter truck. I live outside Philadelphia. Ive heard panther leaves you sitting for days on end so I am leaning toward FEDEX..It also looks as though Panthers fees are pretty high. I would like to eventually get on with land star

BigStickJr · Oct 15, 2018

I skimmed through here, saw Gottago’s comment and moved on.
Came back to see if this was a very old thread.
Welcome back, Gottago.

gotta go · Oct 16, 2018

Just strolling by.

gotta go · Oct 16, 2018

Ryderinfante, just suggesting you do more research. There are quite a few carriers. The 2 you mentioned favor teams. Are you planning on teaming? Do you own a truck or want to drive for a fleet owner? How often do you need to be home? Do you have Haz-mat?

RyderInfante · Oct 16, 2018

Im a single driver and Im buying my own truck. I can stay out for about 3 weeks at a shot and yes I have a hazmat. Are their any other carries you would suggest?

Ragman · Oct 16, 2018

RyderInfante said:
Are their any other carries you would suggest?

Any of the carriers that advertise on EO.

Moot · Oct 16, 2018

terryandrene said:
I think your best bet is to go with your educated gut after reading each of the carrier forums on here,...

The last post on the FedEx Carrier Forum was May 25th, 2018. The last post on the Panther Forum was June 4th, 2017.

Moot · Oct 16, 2018

BigStickJr said:
I skimmed through here, saw Gottago’s comment and moved on.
Came back to see if this was a very old thread.
Welcome back, Gottago.

I thought the same thing. Hi Jeanie. Do you still have the KW?

gotta go · Oct 16, 2018

No, Moot, I sold it about 3 years ago. These days I'm paid to be the crazy cat lady by the Sevier County Humane Society. I have my 5th wheel set up permanently on Douglas Lake, just outside of Sevierville, TN.

gotta go · Oct 16, 2018

RyderInfante said:
Im a single driver and Im buying my own truck. I can stay out for about 3 weeks at a shot and yes I have a hazmat. Are their any other carries you would suggest?

From my ancient experience, I started at Panther, driving for a fleet owner with an assigned codriver. Next was a solo for a fleet owner. That truck was moved to All State, then totalled, not my fault. Went to another fleet owner at Allstateexpress.com. Moved to Polly Express, lease purchaser of truck. Moved to Whirlwind, out of business in a year. Listened to recruiter and signed on to RJR. They know what they still owe. Cut my losses, went to Bolt. They were comfortable. Decided I wanted better and found my way to Load One.
The point is, there are more than 3 expedite companies. I sold my truck and am off the road, but I wouldn't want to have missed the majority of the miles.