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RE: American Trucking Associations pushed HOS regs Once time is spent in the business as Rich mentions, one will figure out that it is a supply and demand business. When demand gets ahead of the supply, the rates will go up. If it doesn't, then you are where we are at today. Simple as that. A...

As I have done with any one we have hired is to show them 60 days of revenue sheets with the beginning and ending milage for that period, and your question should be answered. If that can't be provided, I would look for another owner. The last two months should be sufficient. You want current...

I won't comment on all of your questions since I am not with Fedex, but the 6,000 a week average is not realistic. I don't believe their are too many straight trucks averaging $300,000 plus per year. That sounds like a desperate owner. 6,000 might have happened in a weeks time or even several...

RE: American Trucking Associations pushed HOS regs The black boxes will of course lead to computer logs. In any instance that your current paper logs are out of synch with the black box, it would raise a flag. Welcome the paperless logs as I believe they are coming. Mandatory speed limiters I...

RE: My week in dispatch. Favoritism? Definitely no I didn't mean that so much unless there is a difference in your carrying capacity in some way. Not all vans of the same make have the same dimensions. Outside of that, other issues are distance to shipper, did the other truck have a first out...

RE: My week in dispatch. Favoritism? Definitely no It could very well have been a human error on their part. Anything is possible, but I don't believe it is a regular occurance based on what we have seen there. We had pretty much the same observations that Leo had when we visited. Alot of...

RE: My week in dispatch. Favoritism? Definitely no I think it would be of great benefit for drivers that feel there is this favoritism or whatever, to pay dispatch a visit, and see exactly how they operate. I really think it would eliminate alot of misconceptions. Probably an idea for alot of...

I am sorry things didn't work out for you. But do keep in mind that we haven't had your experiences. I am sure that applies to many others or their fleet wouldn't be the size that it is. Without a doubt they did lose trucks right after the Conway buyout, but like Leo said, "hundreds" is...

RE: American Trucking Associations pushed HOS regs It appears that the black boxes, HOS, speed limiters, and paperless logs are going to be hot topics in the coming twelve months. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Tell them to leave the light on! Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

The boxes look nasty from all the glue from other company sign's. ================================================= Those blue and purple signs do leave a big mess when they are removed. I couldn't resist. With all the latest changes with both companies, I am not really sure who has the most...

There isn't a company out there that can be all things to every driver. If so, everyone would be there. I read your post prior to your editing, and you should have left it as it dispelled some of the myths regarding fleet owners. Maybe you want those myths to exist? With regards to fleet size...

As many know, Panther has recently formed a drivers council. For the benefit of current or prospective drivers, I thought a short review would be of value. While not part of the council, I did have the opportunity to sit in and observe their first meeting. I think the approach of elected...

With those numbers, a dealer should be able to tell you what they mean. If not, a lab that does oil sample tests should be able to. I know CAT has a toll free number you can call M-F for that information. Detroit/Mercedes likely has the same thing. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I sent you a PM. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

For what it is worth, that page is not accurate, and doesn't reflect current numbers for either carrier. As for building sizes, you are just looking at Seville and Green. You forgot about Charlotte and Chicago. Also, if you have been past Panther lately, you will notice alot of construction...

Good thing they caught it, and that the possibility exists that it can be managed. The best of luck on a healthy recovery. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

They are defining it by total vehicle count. As to whether that means better? Like any large company, it depends on how effectively it is managed. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Like the others, good luck on your future endeavors. Make sure you stop in from time to time to say hello. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Is this truck a reefer with a tag and liftgate? How in the world do you get to that price on the truck you describe? I am totally lost. Not trying to be critical, but I have to be missing something. Is this one truck or two? Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator