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Cheri... "multiple first-outs on same board" I agree it is meaningless window dressing to the poor sap who actually accepts it only to discover after delivery he/she is the 3rd, 4th, or 5th First-Out on a particular board. What kind of masquerade is this anyway? Deceiving to the guy who...

are12... based on your experience w/Panther, do you believe fleet owners have an unfair advantage or influence with dispatch protocol? How could this be substantiated? BTW, we aren't allowed to see who gets the First-Outs. When I call dispatch, they will only confirm my own board position...

Beemer... i"ve spent 7 years w/P2 operating a cargo van. Yes, this is the toughest climate I have seen for business. But. it can be done. The colonel and OVM gave you excellent advice. Find a mentor. Plenty are willing to help. Ovm's point about asking lots of questions of shippers is most...

tallcal...your thinly disguised hatred of the South frightens me. No one condones murder, in Tennessee, or elsewhere. The shooter was a stone-cold killer. They exist in every state and county in this nation. All it takes is a warped mind and a perceived grievance. Remember the shooter in...

Greg... when I was a schoolboy "nationalism" or love of country was promoted in civics textbooks as a positive force to be admired. Nationalism or patriotism are interchangeable terms but have fallen from favor in the textbook publishing world. One of my college professors sat on the textbook...

OVM... P2 went thru more than just a name change when it became PES. I am fully aware of my meager standing within that structure. Some of us seek reforms to bring back fair treatment of contractors on specific issues. Although I established my bonafides in this industry long ago, I am always...

I am still trying to crack the code of the "First-Out" mystery. If we had some transparency on these shenanigans, we could flush the rascals out of the bushes. But, they are a wily bunch known for concealing their deeds in the dark. Most likely, they are habitual offenders riding a wave of...

Miguy... we at Panther are told the basic premise of the dispatch system is fairness to all contractors. Once upon a time, this was true. Those of us who have served Panther over many years and have developed an institutional memory regarding all things Panther, have watched it evolve/devolve...

Turtle... thanks for giving me the name of Sean Kessler. His name is unfamiliar to me. What's his position with Panther? I will call him tomorrow to see what relief we can get on this issue. By the way, I made several inquiries with dispatchers today(Monday) trying to get answers to these...

Panther friends, has this happened to you? I spent 48 hours as the only truck available on the Paris,ky board over Saturday and Sunday. This morning I wake up as 2nd out(another truck moved in with a 1st Out). Okay. By 6pm I am 5th out because several more trucks have moved in with 1st Out...

If you thought the mainstream media had a love affair with Bill Clinton, you ain't seen nothing yet. The media is working 24/7 to push Obama down our throats. They don't even try to hide their agenda. It's right out in the open for eveyone to see. This juggernaut is Orwellian in scope and...

Phil, I found your post interesting. You will concede all the folks at the Expediters Expo have a vested interest in saying all is well in this industry. All the recruiters, vendors and assorted cheerleaders will do their best to convince newbies that everything is fine. Everything is not...

Falligator, just wondering if you are a solo driver in a Panther van? How do you manage to get these long runs and not be forced to swap? What's the secret?

Dispatched, I hear ya. It will be interesting to watch George Bush's remaining six months in office play out. Perhaps, W. will let loose on our adversaries in a way that will truly "shock and awe." Rather, I fear Bush's war cabinet has advised him to play out the clock and retire quietly to...

Col, I understand what you're saying. I do not own a class eight truck and have no interest in operating under my own authority. So, I reached a bargain that is satisfactory to me. My carrier has always kept its word and I reciprocate. I see no reason a seven year old truck, well maintained...

Bottom-feeding is in the eye of the beholder. P2 has always done right by me.

I just signed on a seven year old truck with Panther. No problem. Of course, I have a no truck payment and a 100% on-time rating built up over last several years. I think having an established record with the carrier helps alot.

God bless the South. I doubt there will ever be another automobile manufacturing plant built north of the Ohio River. And for good reason.

Ark, I don't know what your'e thinking when you type this stuff. War isn't fought on moral grounds. It is fought to the death or until one side capitulates. Believe me, the terrorists understand this. The fence sitters and naysayers(Democrats) have nearly achieved their objective, which is...

Hopelessly naive.