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It seems based on other posts ect, that the only class 7 with long term durability is a pete or kw. They seem to pull a better dollar on resale as well. Kinda of a class 7 and a half. I like the class 8's but not for a fleet truck. After it is 5 or 6 years old, no one is interested in driving...

The larger carriers are going to be your best bet here. Many can get loads down to Dallas, but getting you back out of there is another issue. The big three would be the most successful in getting you back home with some frequency. Davekc

Interesting how that works. I will send you a PM. Like to know how you store water, and how the water pressure and all that works. Davekc

Need some input and or opinions. This is kinda a follow up to Gibsters post. While we were shopping at the MATS show we found a interesting challenge that has two different approaches. If you were to drive an owners truck, which would you prefer, A truck were the cab is open above the drivers...

At least your up and running which is a good thing. I quess in the grand scheme of things, it could have been worse. Davekc

RE: Was Custom Sleepers and Smaller Boxes The Way If doing a "D" unit I don't believe I would drop below a 18 foot box. If with a smaller carrier, I think a 22' box is needed. In todays market I would be careful with liftgate and reefer trucks because of the huge investment and minumal return...

There are some posts available to you regarding single drivers. Search the archives and see if that helps you. We are only familar with teams. Davekc owner 20 years

We have had equipment there for two years. We have operated with both expedite and common carrier companies. Since we have had trucks at several of the larger expedite carriers, Panther has been the best fit for us. Many would say their company is the best fit for them. That is a good thing...

I would also contact your local attorney generals office. They will be able to give you some assistance on the local level with regards to your bank. The attorney general will but you in contact with bank regulators, and probably the postal inspector. Sorry to hear about your situation. I hope...

THawk I have to agree. I think this would be an issue with any of the large carriers. We have had trucks leased on with several of them, and I would think it would be foolish to think it doesn't happen at other carriers. Davekc owner 20 years

How much lighter are you after the repair? Could help people compare with simular engines Davekc

Thunderhorse What are you reading? Zing made no comment about Panther. The thread has nothing to do with Panther. The only mention of them is by you and a couple of minutes ago by remus As mentioned, you are appearing to have another agenda, or you simply don't understand what you are reading...

We use to have a couple of those beauties back in the Roberts days Davekc

Is this 4500 the same as the one on the general forum. Kinda like a pickup truck front. That is the $50,000 quote I got at the show. Regular vans were more in the mid 30's Davekc

The super "B" could be an issue with some companies. The larger version should qualify for a "C" unit but would be limited on Hazmats loads (DOT rule for cargo box to be separate from sleeper & cab) and maybe dock heigth. Davekc

The one I was referring to had a fantastic sleeper. Very roomy. It was simular to a freightliner highrise columbia. You could stand right out of the seats and go to the back. Base price on the truck show model was $50,000. Add a sleeper and generator, you should be at high 50's. If it can get a...

That looks like the one I had seen except his was a ford deisel Many companies are not currently putting vans on, but I think there will always be a market for them. I liked the one at the MATS show. I think it could be put on as a "C" unit with many companies. Davekc

LDB We may have ran into the same guy. The one I ran into was a single driver, (I think Harry) and he was with Landstar. I ran into him down in Waco, Tx Davekc

Terry You are right on top of things! Davekc

Tough issue, but it is supply and demand that drives it. This applies whether it is FedEx, Panther or any other company. Davekc