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The other thing that crosses my mind is using a webcam and audio via the computer. Not perfect, but it is better than plain phone calls ect. They have been running pilot programs in Iraq with the soldiers and it seems to be beneficial to say the least. Just a thought or an avenue. Running local...

extra pay for going >to Canada, Who is paying extra for Canada? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Panther pays extra for going in or coming out loaded with regards to Canada. Davekc owner 21 years

It will be coming based on the passage of the new energy bill. Davekc

They get that number from adding accessory charges, fuel surcharge, detention,DH and empty move pay,Canada border crossing pay, and layover pay to arrive at that number. If it is a special services truck, then it would be higher. I might have forgotten a item or two but you get the picture...

For class 7 trucks KW 11 to 12mpg 3.9 rear end cat 250 running at 300hp eaton 6 speedOD 1950 rpm @ 65 mph

Don't forget the preachers and folks that want you to listen to THEIR music through your cb. Davekc

With Fedex it is appearing that you need to make several calls to attempt to line up a load. Most decent loads go quickly so you don't have time to wait and see if they will let you run it. By the time you complete all these calls, the load is gone. That is why it is necessary to have a dept...

Good points Raceman. That is why I thought not to respond to the locked thread. My credentials and history are known by most. As Dreamer said, keep it light and informative without the need to take shots. Davekc

If you are currently in TX, JSC Federal Credit Union use to do commercial loans. They use to have pretty good rates, but that was some years ago. If nothing else, they should be able to direct you to a decent location. Davekc

Without a bonafide program, their drivers will continue to struggle at certain times. The common theme among recent posts is alot of excessive deadhead. Drivers will take a pounding especially because of the fuel and operating costs. With regards to their legal challenges, only time will tell...

>>Why is the A Team taking potshots at Dave. Dave has >>verifable 20 years experience, A Team has never owned a >>truck,been in this business for maybe 2 years but A Team >>puts dave down.Makes no sense. > >I'm not taking potshots at DaveKC the man. I respectfully >question the validity of...

Well that gives greater explanation to my recent post string "what's the dealio?". We have also noticed an increase in loads to or from FDX FRGHT. Though they have been far from long runs. I'm not sure what most people consider long, but as a team we can run up to 1600 miles in a 24 hour period...

For teams it is a major hot spot. Either pre-dispatched or wait a few hours. Not sure on singles during the week. Alot of long runs. Anything that is pickup friday and deliver mon. you would be good on. Davekc

Much different situation at Panther. I can haul from and to anywhere I want, regardless of whether they think it is a busy area. How does a carrier expect you to obtain freight if it only travels to where they need trucks? That is not a backhaul dept. That is a dept. that is giving you a sales...

Ateam wrote Great DaveKC! Here's an idea for you to consider. It's one that will clearly be in the best interests of your best teams. I don't know how many Panther II teams you run as a fleet owner. Whatever the number is, offer the best half the opportunity to sit down with a FedEx CC...

It would be unwise to invest heavily in a White Glove truck and equipment if you were not first a White Glove-qualified team. Just because you have some of the equipment, it does not follow that you will get the loads. There's more to WG than equipment. Picking up a pallet jack, a few pads, and...

The real reason that my wife and I are White Glove Contractors are for exactly these kind of customer reactions, number 1. And number 2 for the above average pay. That is specifically why I refer to it as a calling. As an owner, I ownly look at the investment side of the things. No loyalty...

Speedway has a ok program. They aren't asking for monies up front ect. I have drivers that use that program and have had no complaints. They also don't have plans to sign you up as a distributor. Davekc

Probably a little of all. Some are repairs, some are return on leases, and some are for sale. Davekc

Sure does sound like a emissions issue and likely a EGR problem. Codes from the computer should be aiding them in doing the diagnostic work. Hopely they get you fixed and rolling! Davekc