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I got held up in Windsor for 20 hours and know it was the fault of dispatch not calling ViaSafe. I sent qual-comm after qual-comm message and got no reply, finally when I figured out I could go to a pay phone and call, I got things moving. Newbie lesson #3, "don't rely on Qual-Comm" -- its there...

As more time goes by, I see how big the problem Panther is having with dispatch is. Unless on a pro, it is almost impossible to contact dispatch by phone and qual-com questions can go unanswered for upwards of an hour or two. Go to Canada on a load and its really a problem. I read on this site...

Just started with Panther in a cargo van and I'm amazed at how inefficient their 'team' dispatch model is. So far I've had them put me out of service for not responding to a 3:00am load offer in less than 7 minutes (supposed to have 15), not let me talk to a 'team leader' to get a problem...

Thanks for the replys. I think my buddy's van and getting my feet wet before I commit to CDL school is the best way to start out. If it works out well and I like the work, I might even buy a straight truck -- but that's a ways down the road. Anybody have any idea what kind of mileage I can...

I'm new here,this is my first post but I've been lurking for a couple of months. My question is this: I'm thinking about going to work in the trucking industry. I'm 54, divorced/single, in reasonably good health with a clean record and no accidents or tickets. I've been trying to figure out...