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(OOIDA) Can anybody give me the information so we can join them. I have heard they have Insurance Companys who offer insurance discounts through them, such as Occupational Insurance. We are new with FedEx and they charge a % of the gross amount the truck makes each week to pay for the Occ...

Chuckwagon: I would be very leary of going with Panther! A lot of teams owners/operators have left in the last couple of months. I was at a FedEx two day orintation last week and the parking lot was full of Panther trucks coming on board with FedEx. I have heard many story's about a good part...

(Panther is a sinking ship) A Company that has run itself into the ground. I was supprised at my two day orintation for FedEx the parking lot was full of Panther trucks that just had quit Panther! "And that is a fact" The day we quit their was a fleet owner who pulled out six units he had with...

(Finding good drivers) I have wanted to add on more teams to my little company,but I'm scared to take a chance hiring People who will end-up destroying my trucks,ruining my business relationship with the Company we haul for simply because they do not care etc. I can see why husband & wife...

It might not be a Freighliner pushing the Hinos up any hills "Black tiger" I read another post that some fleet owner is fed-up with Freightliner service going down hill, I guess if he deals with Alumijunk that would make sense. Garman351

You better check on that repalcement cost. We were told around $900 to replace our boot from Alumijunk. We tried many times to repair ours,if its old replace it, other wise it will the problem that will never go away. Garman351

This is the busiest time of the year until around the 20th of December than it will be dead until the middle of March. You can go out but you might make enough money to make your truck payments? Garman351

Sorry Broompilot: It must of been another Hino owner who I talked to who had the computer go out on them? You dont think I received a great deal, I felt pretty proud of my self thinking everyhting I received for $95K was pretty darn good. What all did you get that is close to my price or...

(Simon Says) Good points! "I do like your handle you can use that for a lot of things to say." Hino's have been out for a 1 1/2 years now, here is the story. * Hinos are a very affordable truck to buy. (Quality Built) * They come with the only three year warranty at no cost. * 7.3/4 % interest...

RE: 2007 Hino 338 (Gearing Issues) Looking at New We are still waiting for our new 2007 Hino/Hinny as I like to call them. With a 370 gear change my dealer tells me the truck will turn 2000 Rpm's at 65 Mph. He looked in a web-site called it roadrander.com You can plug in your tire size,gear...

(Simon Says) "Pay more attention to the topic" We were talking about gearing issues with Hinos, there is many People interested in buying them and this is a topic of concern for Hino owners and People such as my self waiting to pick-up their new unit! Hino's are a new truck for hauling...

Highwaystar. That is a good point to stop your (Yawn) posts, I actually get a little sick to my stomac when I hear People like you who dont respect what other People have to say weather you like it or not! When I hear many People tell the same story good or bad their must be something to it...

(Darkunicorn) Panther is losing drivers like dead leaves falling off a tree. (And that is no rumor, that is a fact!) Panther is a rudderless ship heading towards rocky waters. Garman351:D :D :D :D

Broompilot: Its great your Cummins runs on five cylinders and its an awsome truck. The topic was about new Hino trucks & gearing issues! Garman351

We are running a 2000 Freightliner with a 250Hp 3126 Cat motor, and we have 538K miles on it and it runs like new. It uses no oil between changes unless we run in the mountains than it might use 1/2 gallon between changes. We get around 9.5 mpg We have a six speed manual trans. (It's for...

hauling freight for Panther should start to get busier for Panther drivers considering all the trucks Panther is losing everyday! (and that is a fact.) Garman351 ( x(

(Daveke) We are waiting to pick-up our new Hiney by mid Oct. The dealship just received new 370 gears for another Hiney on his lot. They are installing them so they can run some highway tests, I will let everyone know the results. As far as you automatic Hiney owners/drivers goes. With a...

(Tazman) You face the same attitudes I do everyday. "Lets face it" There is a lot of bottom feeder sales People out there. They have no sales training, no product knowledge, also selling a bad product or over priced in my situation. they have to do what ever it takes to make that sale, because...

I hope it starts to pick-up here shortly, we have been very slow as well. Garman351

LBD. "Another smooth deal" At what cost to you! Most dealers would bat 1,000 if you paid full list price or close to it. Oh, discounts for fleet owners? If you shopped around you would of found out how good your deal really was. Dont forget to collect your $100 spiff everytime you make a pitch...