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The council will provide face to face repsentation with management. The driver reps should be more available to drivers than a phone call to Contractor relations. The idea is good. My problem is in how it is being presented to those who will be voting. A message last week gave us 2 days to...

I think the council will be a good thing. I am alittle concerned that the only way to vote appears to be online. Several people I know do not have web access. As you can see, Hooligan and I are running. Vote early, and Vote often! Bob Worthington Truck 1851 PS Good luck Leo

Leo, I agree. If you are in Detroit, and you refuse a Canada load, you go to the bottom of the list. The drivers who have a No Canada contract move right up the board. You are right. Ist out should be until you accept a load. You shouldn't lose it for refusing another mini. Let's hope we...

I run for the one with the cats on the side. But I used to run for the other company from Akron. Road Hooligan

I think most everyone agrees that the only fair way for seleting a truck for dispatch is 1st in, 1st out. Companies have tried to change this system for several years. I have seen a truck dispatched for a pickup only because in was sitting closer to the pickup by as little as 50 feet. Now...

The purpose of my post was to try to understand why companies change their focus as they become larger. More trucks mean more capacity. However, a driver who is barely making a living is not the same as someone who is getting alot of business. Quanity does not always equal quality. Hooligan

The recent purchase of Conway by Panther got me to thinking about how companies evolve. A company starts out with a few trucks, and provides excellent service. This company grows, and continues to add trucks with contractors who can do a good job. At some point the company thinks that the...

Randy, Please give my condolences to Mike's family. He was always fun to talk to. You could get a good debate started my just commenting on the weather. I will miss him. Bob Worthington

I know alot of you old timers know Michigan Mike from Holland, MI. Just was informed that he is gravely ill. Sorry, I don't know any details. Mile has been in the business for a long time. Alot of us had heated discussions with him in the past. He always was able to add his 2 cents to any...

Moot, It was great meeting yuu too. Hooligan had a great time on vacation. Everytime he takes time off, I really miss him. Hooligan is a Jack Russel. He comes from a family of Expediters. His grad Father is JR who used to run for Fed Ex. His brother Kipper was an expediter but now is in...

I had a dui in 1972 long before I started to drive professionaly. It has cause some problems. The Canadians say I can get a Minister's Pardon and be able to get the FAST cards etc. I can still take loads in and out of Canadam, and vacation there. DUI is a serious offence. However I don't...

Hooligan has been traveling with me since he was 6 weeks old. His Grandfather was JR who was the star at any layover. Hooligan is a Jack Russell. When the phone rings, he usually beats me to the truck. One time at Toyota, the guard greeted Hooligan by name, then asked me if I knew where I...

I know that Rene will be fine. She has already been through alot just getting out of East Germany, and putting up with Terry for all these years. Our prayers and best wishes are with you today and always. I will give the Major your address. God Bless Bob and Hooligan

Good topic Terry, I drive for Panther II. Typical white van nbr 1851. Look for my partner a white Jack Russel terrier. His name is Hooligan. I am sure he will introduce us. I always enjoy meeting others who are active on this site. Hope to see you soon Dr. Bob

I would like to thank all of you who have posted about this problem. As usual there was some very good advice given. Read your contract! I couldn't agree more. I read mine, and see a breach in it. Comment on both good and bad things. I promise a good comment just as soon as I can find one...

So let me get this straight. They withheld my pay because I might steal a piece of equipment that has no value on the black market. So, I couldn't sell it. I would be out my escrow money. That doesn't sound like a smart thing to do. Perhaps they are not checking the background of new...

Thanks for all the good info. I have complied with all items listed in the regulations. I assume others who have had their pay held have as well. So, my question to the company is: Why do you think your policy can change the terms of a contract signed by both the company and the contractor...

Thanks for all the feedback. Hooligan and I are just small town, country truckers. We enjoy our jobs and just want to get paid for the work we do. I have looked at the contract. Article V deals with compensation, and Article X covers the escrow account. My conclusion is that they owe me...

Bigguy, I just realized who you were. I am still chuckling about that good one you told about how much QC equipment is worth.:+

Hi Bigguy, Just how do you know when I spole to someone at Panther?