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Salvage yard would be my pick as well. Even if it is out of state a FL battery box is plastic so shipping should be reasonable. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

Why are you having the valves adjusted at 20,000 miles? It is usually done after the first 100,000. It sounds like they were adjusted incorrectly based on your limited information. I would take your engine related issues to a CAT specific engine dealer, rather than a truck dealership. Go to...

Somehow I missed this thread. Didn't see your truck but is was a pleasure to meet you guys in Louisville. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

I have to agree with some of these comments. Why would a owner want to make a 128,000 investment with bank rate returns, and carry all the risk? As a owner, it doesn't make sense to absorb that kind of risk on one truck unless they are driving for you. Your past has little to do with it. It is...

Ateam If as you say, your intent is to publish it here at EO, then it would seem logical to have the surface work presented on a seperate forum on EO to validate the information. Having it on a seperate controlled website doesn't accomplish that. Rather than history, we may get a self promoting...

I would think there is more to this story. This is not typical of how Fedex handles accidents. Everything I have seen past and present has always been positive in that regard. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

At this point, I would agree with Gregg. Sometimes it takes a longer thread to clarify something, or challenge statements that aren't understood or inaccurate. Still, alot of good information with some conflicting statements. It is those differing opinions that show different sides to an issue...

Leo, I don't think they object to using that service, just not using their account. My quess is the same in that many were abusing it. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

My quess is that drivers were abusing it, but I don't know for sure. At any given time you had vehicles posting on there, get a load, and then leave their information posted. Then, the only number provided is Panther's backhaul number. What does that mean? It means they are fielding calls all...

I would agree with the others as they were not lubed or were over tightened. For what it is worth, when running down the road for a short while, put your hand on the wheel. If it is excessively hot compared to the other, it is most likely a bad bearing. Hopefully you won't have to do that for...

They had some good articles with many being several pages worth of information. Some of the earlier ones had photos of some of the earlier vehicles including ones like the traps we had. I should have held on to those. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

Depending on your setup, a ceramic heater that lets you set the draw, might be an option. They will typically through more heat with less draw on system than a standard electic heater. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

THawk...you know the game. Yes I may take two loads out that each pays only .90 or a buck a mile but the rate after Panther gets their 15 percent is 1.50 to 1.70 Granted it isn't a winning lottery ticket, but your not sitting for days or deadheading either. What Ateam is refering to as "cheap"...

Jammin Jim You assumption is correct. It isn't questioning someones integrity, but rather a broad brushed statement. As you said, even a truck running every other day would out perform a WG truck with three loads in the same period. You also right in your assumption that a WG truck is not...

Since it is an investment and a business, it would seem to be an advantage to take the path that provides the most options. Even more so if the carrier can't keep you moving. You are correct, it isn't a issue of proving one is a better plan than the other, just which one is the most flexible and...

The magazine "Owner Operator" had numerous articles through the years when expediting was first starting. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

With a reefer, I agree that there is a better chance in Dallas than Laredo. This gives the reason as to why it is better to find a carrier where you can obtain your own frieght. There has been alot of frieght out of all the areas mentioned, except not all pays expedited rates. I would put two...

I believe part of St Louis and Kansas City are on the block as well. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

I am not sure on the insurance for vans if you are paying for it yourself. I only know the numbers for tractors & straights. Most will depend on their (carriers requirement) It could be $500,000 or a mil in coverage. Make sure you understand what coverages you have. If they say they will find...

Ok I'm getting everything lined up to make the jump into this business. So far I have contacted two local companies and both said they would sign me on. One pays 60% of the load the other pays 1.05 a mile. Both companies are 90% local work. I have estimated my cpm and have started working on a...