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OK... I have been with Panther for the past 2 seasons and have a good opportunity now with FedEx/Van. Really, how many miles/how much can I expect to make in this van? The owner claims that I can run 2 short runs and 1 long per week and be profitable. I am in the Boston area. I ran hard for...

Just checking as it has been a solid 6 months with the new rules. Solo drivers making any money? Is your company giving you enough time to run good loads or are you stuck with shortys all week and then out of hours??? Thoughts please...

Business is off at least 40% at Panther in for cargo vans compared to this time last year. That's expected considering fuel at Panther just won't stop putting on vans. 570 vans at last count and still growing. They have completely killed the category. There is only enough van freight for 200...

I need a bunk for my new GMC 3500 stretch. I am not handy so building would be hard for me. Is there anyplace someone could recomend for an affordable bunk to be built. I run the mid west on a regular basis and would even consider a good handy man. Thanks

Last question of the week. I have done the math, figured CPM for both, fuel milage and current/expected costs, maintainance etc and it's almost a wash. Truck will make more money but I am stuck with HOS rules and more paperwork. Van makes a bit less for the same miles but no HOS, better tax...

I am used to running as DT 466 at about 1800 rpm and that gave me about 70mph. Just test drove an fl70 w/cat motor and ran 2200 rpm for about 65 mph. Is this normal with this Cat motor??/ How is the fuel mileage??? Seems to be geared too low... Dave

I am used to running as DT 466 at about 1800 rpm and that gave me about 70mph. Just test drove an fl70 w/cat motor and ran 2200 rpm for about 65 mph. Is this normal with this Cat motor??/ How is the fuel mileage??? Dave