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Probably should add, if your vehicle is equipped with a coolant filter, don't forget to change that at the proper intravals. Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO moderator

It is amazing the opportunities when one can think out of the box alittle. Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO moderator

The two mentioned, Landstar and FedEx can and often absorb the cost to make sure that the freight is covered, I know this for an absolute fact. But can anyone else do it? Nope, or they can but won’t be in business long. Is this perceived as carrier bashing? Yep but regardless how you cut it...

If the information came from Jon Mosier, it is likely pretty accurate. Very knowledgable on what they sell there. Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO moderator

Your public profile says you are from WA. My suggestion is to find a good trailer shop or dealer. They will have what you are looking for. As long as there is space to weld and bolt on the frame, you should be good to go. Those same places might likely have some used ones from a damaged trailer...

Sounds nice. I think you will like the rooftop setup. Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO moderator

We have one in a Sterling and it is getting somewhere between 8 and 9 mpg. What kind of ride did you get? Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO moderator

A jump of $1200 plus per year is a pretty significant jump. Usually when there is a unexplained jump, it is because of a increase in claims. I believe I would shop around as there is likely a better deal. Just make sure you are getting the coverage that you need. Sometimes the cheapest lacks the...

I think some are confused with what is cheap freight. LTL is cheaper freight, but it is not expedite freight. In otherwords, no appointment times or exclusive use. That dollar load that some wouldn't want, may be combined with another. If you run at a decent rate, you shouldn't have to worry if...

The days of Roberts was the "good ole days". The industry has changed and has become more competitive than other. It has brought a totally different business model in order to be successful. Our ways of operating now, are much different than ten years ago. That in itself isn't a bad thing, it...

I think it was a great time. I also think it is a huge benefit whether new or not to attend. You have listed some great ideas, and it hasn't even been a week. I know why you want the truck challenge:7 Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO moderator

They can pretty much tell you anything. The rate quote that is sent to Panther is what you would haul it for. Doesn't matter if they changed their mind, that is the contract. A call to Panther to confirm rate and pickup should suffice. Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO moderator

As in any business transaction, you have to make sure all the i's are dotted and the t's crossed. There are some bad brokers out there. The more you do these types of loads the better one becomes at identifying who the good and the bad are. Alot of sites have rating systems as well to help in...

Lawrence and staff certainly out did themselves. What a great show. It was wonderful as always to meet so many people. Seems so short and not nearly enough hours to visit with everyone. Looking forward to the next one. Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO moderator

I would take Leo's advice and go with the KW. I like the 660 and may consider one of these with a large sleeper. We heard the same issues as Paul with regards to using Volvos past the factory versions. Before considering one, I think I would want to wait until you see a handful used in a...

Is it possible that it originated as a 3rd party logistics provider? If so, it only means that Express-1 was awarded the bid. May have been based on price, vehicle size, or location. Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO moderator

Broom is right on several issues. I do advocate a reserve of $10,000 per truck. Many agree, and many look at me with a deer in the headlights look. I use that as a benchmark for new or newer vehicles. Depending on ones truck age and personal financial situation, that number could very well go...

RE: Brokered Loads RE: Another We have some brokerages that we have had a great relationship with for a long period of time. Not all are bad. That would include Fedex, Panther and UPS. I would agree that produce brokers are a much different game, and there are many sharks. We don't haul...

The other option is not to take brokered loads into Canada. We seldom do unless it pays over $2.00 a mile and goes to Ontario. As for deadheading being easier......It most certainly is. Just no profit in doing it. Brokering loads is much like anything else. The more you do it and understand it...

Hard to say, but my quess is that when the load was booked, they looked at your scheduled time on the first load and saw a conflict. Or the time was close enough in that if you were delayed, you couldn't cover the SC load. If you got done early, and could run it, they likely would have a load...