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Thanks for an excellent post. It can be a great partnership if everyone is on the same page. It sounds like you have a great owner. Alot of times, some only report the bad rather than the positive experiences. Kinda like the evening news. There have been a couple recent posts that suggest doing...

Avoid fleet owners altogether that have stringent termination clauses and/or penalties in their contracts. Compare several contracts to know the difference. ================================================= If someone is in breach of the contract, then it should be terminated. Additionally, part...

To Ateam....... I find it odd that the vehicle that helped and advised you into the business, you brush aside as little information to gain unless your totally researched. We took alot of hard knocks when we first started because these things were not available or even heard of. Alot of...

Short of rejecting the original independent contractor agreement, it appears the functions of the job are the same as employees. Of course I am looking at it with limited information based on news stories. Dictating routes,proceedures, trucks, time worked, and uniforms, it looks more like...

Ateam wrote It's not a question of which one has the most happy solo drivers. It's a question of which company you yourself will be most happy in. ============================================================== Since he hasn't driven for one yet, how would he know? I think it would be advisable...

Thanks for everyones input. We have had solo drivers in the past so this isn't really unchartered territory. What appears to be the new challenge will be how well this works with Panther. We have never had a solo driven truck there before. Our equipment is paid for so revenue requirements are...

There clearly is a lack of parking in many areas. But of course, the American Trucking Association (ATA) says there are many spaces, but truckers don't seem to know where they are at. Ummm???? I wonder where they might be talking? Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

It is a hassle but I would go to the nearest QC dealer and have them remove it and ship it back. Panther I believe cancels your contract after 30 days of not being in service. I would check, but that use to be the policy. No point in paying for a QC that isn't being used. Davekc owner 21...

I think you answered your own question. Obtain the CDL A to give yourself some options and flexibility. Van freight is slow at this time of year. If your credit is good as you indicate, complete the school then make a decision on a van purchase or utilizing your new license. Good luck Davekc...

Hinos are good trucks with a high customer satisfaction rating . They have an unlimited mileage warranty (2 years ? ) . The only downside is they don't have many dealers nationwide so getting adequate service could be a problem =============================== I think it was posted in the other...

I think they are sending a big hint. They are not adding vans at this time. There is little point as van freight this time of year is very limited and cheap. It is what it is. Too many from all the companies drives down the rate and results in many sitting for extended periods of time. Panther...

I think you still have to be a member? I'm not sure if Nations is a member any more? I know as far as the Carolinas, All-State is a member. I will have to check. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

>Not sure what the California thing is about,as this contract >was wriiten by a transportaton attorney in St Louis,where >UNIGROUP is headquarted,closer to you then me.It's not used >by every United/Mayflower agent,as it is up to each agent to >uitilize their own contract.This one happens to...

Here is another link on boxes. Alot of them have deals at the MidAmerica show if you can make it or wait that long. www.qualitytruck.com Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

As mentioned, even in heavy traffic it will shift smooth. Should be very trouble free. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

We bought a truck from Jon Mosier (Freightliner of Knoxville) in August and have had great results. At over 90,000 miles since purchase it has been trouble free and a great truck. Keeping our fingers crossed. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

I have only learned alittle about them over the last few weeks. I think you would be better served by talking to Churney Trucks in Cleveland as they have already done these as expediters. Not sure how they would price compare, but here is there number. 216-475-3322 Davekc owner 21 years...

If there are no local services for CDL in your area, call the testing site where you will perform your test. They likely know of a company that for a charge, will bring a truck to the test site for you to drive. There are quite a few places that do this. It may require you to go to Knoxville but...

As far as looks go it's pretty nice looking set up. I wonder who did the sleeper? I'm just afraid it's too underpowered unless it's only a C unit. The Isuzu has a much more powerful engine The sleeper in those pictures in Alumi-bunk. They say the sleeper can come from anywhere. The one at the...

Post a picture of your ride when you can. Sorry to hear about BigJoes experience, but it sounds like he got it worked out. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator