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While reading another post about fleet owners vs drivers it got me thinking. Who has it tougher? My personal observation since we have been on both sides of the coin several times, is that they are essentially the same. There are a hundred scenarios one could throw out there that would tip...

After reading several threads, I am witnessing many only seeing this business through THEIR carrier"s eyes. The idea that a carrier can't compete unless they lower their rates to drivers may be true. If that carrier fails to provide adequate national coverage, then they must compete at the...

After reading several posts, their seems to be some misunderstanding of what a fleet owner actually does. Just as there are poor fleet owners, there are poor drivers. Will try to keep the post from turning into a 5000 word essay. Probably alittle overdue based on some recent posts. We do...

Got this in my email today. Might want to wait on that $200,000 reefer. These containers come in several sizes so any truck can do reefer loads. Just have to keep the batteries charged. If it requires over 100 hours of service, truck would have to have a charging unit or generator if you...

The new davekc drivers training seminar web site on what NOT to do. http://www.wreckedexotics.com/ Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO moderator

Greg wrote, For example in the last year or two we have seen Panther go from an exclusive expediting company to expanding their core services to compete with FedEx and others. FedEx has added more services in-house and moved toward a more homogeneous front line for the customer at the same time...

I seen this article written by Jay Leno, and thought it would be appropriate to post it here. I thought originally I would post it in the soap box, but feel it really isn't political. More of an observation of sorts. Have a read. ============================ Something to think about from Jay...

I seen on the news today that the border is opening up to Mexican trucks supposedly in the next 60 days. They will be able to travel anywhere in the US. I was curious as to everyones thoughts. Could be interesting in some of the border towns for freight. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO...

As many know, Panther has recently formed a drivers council. For the benefit of current or prospective drivers, I thought a short review would be of value. While not part of the council, I did have the opportunity to sit in and observe their first meeting. I think the approach of elected...

I noticed that before the TV show American Idol came on, there was 32 members on. During the show, between 5 and 10 counting guests. Now after the show I count 40. Is it safe to say that others have aquired this addiction as the wife and I have? Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

According to the AP wire and Fox News, George Bush called the mayor of New Orleans personally from Crawford Texas a DAY BEFORE, begging him to use their transit and school bus system to evacuate. Bush also told him it would likely take 48 hours for a full military presence. The mayor refused...

While not our first truck purchase with them, this was our first with Jon Mosier. Others were through Dan Schultz. It was a quick and pleasant experience short of a title issue. Sometimes even paying cash has a few complications. The title was held up because Fedex failed to make a pickup at...

Just how high will the prices rise? We had a truck in Laredo Tx today and they raised their price another 5 cents today. Unbelievablex( Davekc

There was a previous post indicating there was a plan for wireless internet service for 30.00 a month. What company is offering that? Sprint use to be $80.00 per month so 30.00 might not be bad if coverage is decent. Might be better than wi-fi if connection speed is good. Davekc

This is kind of a follow up to RichM's post. It seems alot of companies and owners are struggling to find team drivers ect. The large truck load carriers are offering .32 to .50 cents a mile plus benefits and still can't find enough drivers. As I look at the current classifieds, there are only...

Once again we see the stupidity of the IL. governors office. This guy must be the most anti-trucking individual in government. You would think he would get a clue by what has happened in Ohio. What does he think fuel taxes are for? According to him, everything but the roads. Just another example...

As expected, when the communist state of Ohio started losing money on the turnpike, they raise the speed limit,cut fuel costs, and maybe a reduction in the toll rates. The money raised by the revenue rangers was not enough to offset the lost revenue from trucks bypassing the turnpike. Those...

Everyone at EO did a excellent job at this years event. Almost needs to be longer. We wish we had so much more time to visit everyone there. So many people so little time. As everyone knows by now, everyone laughed at "vendor meeting concept" Special thanks to Lawrence, Bill @ NATS and Klaus @...

We would appreciate any current info on how teams are doing with a "D" unit at panther. Looking for gross revenue info, how much deadhead and sitting ect. The usual stuff....debating on whether to stay with current company or move. Panther pays a little better per mile but can they keep you...

seen a previous post and wondered if anyone had these, and what is the monthly service fee to track your vehicle? Had one in a rental car and it worked well...not sure on a big truck though.