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  1. davekc

    Financing An Expedite Truck??

    Tough question to answer. New or used will change some of the dynamics. Many places use manufacturer financing, in house, 3rd party, local/credit union banks, and SBA loans. Each will have different requirements whether it is collateral, years of experience, or a certain percentage down...
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    I need help

    I don't think it would hurt to tell him what you know. Even more so with someone new that may be just focused on obtaining a job at all costs. Of course, "delivery is everything" when one goes about telling them. While it is a personal decision, I would also be mindful to address the facts of...
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    Freightliner/ Volvo

    Kenworth/Peterbilt would be my personal choice. Ease of service, reliability and trade in are the biggest sells. Had to give up on Freightliners as many shops either take too long for the simplest repair, to charging delivery for parts they don't have but should, or not having anyone that can...
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    Attention Truck Buyers - Important and Urgent

    I would say Greg's post is on topic Phil. OOIDA is a good organization, but hardly who I would recommend to review a truck lease or purchase agreement. A attorney has accountability and should know your business if you have been using them. In the case of OOIDA, you don't know who you are...
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    New Panther Division

    I believe that program has been there for awhile, but was more focused on tractors. They now have expanded it. As far as multiple loads, you should be able to do them with no problem unless there is some exclusive use tied to the load. If that is the case, it will be on the QC and reflected in...
  6. davekc

    Do You Track Every Penny?

    I remember something about counting individual q-tips to clean the dash, and the long banter that followed.
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    what to do?????????????

    Probably won't like my answer either. I agree with Leo and available hours shouldn't be a issue if you have been there three days. If you are still questioning it, wait until daylight when both are rested and head to the house. With a employee mentality, you are better off with a 9 to 5 job...
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    How Can We Help This Driver?

    I wouldn't make too much of it. The whole thing sounds like a tall tale that I read once before on another site.
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    Panther Refusal Stats

    After a few days, my opinion really hasn't changed. Could it have been explained better? Possibly. Should they have started everyone at 100 percent. No That defeats the purpose of who they are trying to get rid of. Why give the ones below 67 the benefit when others have been covering these...
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    there's more to the story

    I don't believe Leo was talking about you. But he is correct in many instances are much different when your looking at ALL the information, rather than part of it. Again, it doesn't mean it applies to you, but it is a easy generalization to make.
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    Panther Refusal Stats

    If it is a general, probably not. If it is a Elite load, probably. Some would depend on the board location and how close are the other adjacent ones.
  12. davekc

    Lift axle control regulation

    We use to get warning tickets in LA, but that was it. They didn't want the controls within the driver's reach.
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    Panther Refusal Stats

    Couldn't have said it better myself. Nothing has really changed. If your in that below 67 percent crowd and are looking for a quick fix, just go to Detroit (land of the minis) and spend a day or two there. Jersey might be another pick for that. If you want to be more creative, just book 3 or 4...
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    Acceptance Rate and Fuzzy Math

    I think Turtle gave a good explanation as to how their percentages are calculated. It really have been claculated that way for quite some time. With regards to Bernieh's question, here is how they are now doing this. May change tomarrow, who knows. When one now calls contractor relations to...
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    How Can We Help This Driver?

    Your right on the quit claim deed. I wasn't focused as I was on the phone with a relative as I was typing.:D 24 hours should do it IF the divorce is actually finalized. Probably should add, the 24 hours is also using the services of a courier to expedite the process. A couple of processes to...
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    How Can We Help This Driver?

    I feel sorry for the guy, but the information is too incomplete. Why? Because if he is in the process of a divorce, he doesn't know, or it isn't stated as to whether any component of their divorce decree/separation agreement has any direction with the truck. Remember, it is a asset. She may...
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    How Can We Help This Driver?

    I am not seeing a problem. If his house is paid for, he can take a second mortgage out on it for the 15k. In the process, he can have that bank send a letter of intent aand he should be good to go. Better get busy though, a second mortgage will take a couple of days to complete. If he is...
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    Cat 3126 or Detroit 50

    Based on the milage and the other truck a year newer, and assuming the same price, I would take the Detroit. The Cat 3126 is a great engine as we ran one up to 800 plus before selling it, and it is still running. Not sure of the current milage but I would have to think 900 or better. Only...
  19. davekc

    Van stolen...please help

    They could try resending some messages to ping the truck. Never know, might be right were the last ping was recieved. Or, at least the van. I can't believe more information hasn't been gathered since the 4th. My only hope is that it isn't of a medical issue.
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    Again, trying to show

    My only point was if someone reaches that area in which they are continously unhappy, there are always options. Being thankful for what someone has or where they are at isn't a bad thing either. I think that is the theme of this whole thread.
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