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Not necessarily. I am reminded of that old quote, "Misery loves company". Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I have to agree with the others. That 250k will look much less once the rose colored glasses are removed in light of current events. Sorry, but that is my penny in the pond. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I understand your point. We as well might take a 300 mile load depending on where it was going. We are also more picky if for example we are sitting in Detroit. Why? Because there are literally pages of loads out of an area like that. In otherwords, there is more freight than trucks. That will...

Since you can't get a dealer plate, Buy a IRP plate just for the states you run through instead of all of them. Then upgrade the remaining when you are ready to go. Not perfect, but should keep the cost down. Not sure on Idaho but a plate with a handful of states on it should get it down to less...

I do agree Nancy that Panther isn't for everyone. It does take some time and effort to find decent loads. As an owner, that is something that I bring to the table that myself, drivers and Panther benefit from. It does take alittle time to learn the ins and outs but many do it. Panther itself has...

They had a two cupper at Wal-mart. That is probably the smallest I have seen. I believe they had a small one as well at the Coleman store in St. Augustine, FL. It is in the Outlet Mall (I-95). Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Some use quick books but we prefer Microsoft Excel. Can be emailed the whole nine yards. Probably the widest usage for a business application. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I believe your priorities are confused. If dispatched errored in sending you a run, I would hardly call that a crisis regardless of what the run was. Your bigger issue is why did you sit for four days? If they don't have anything, find your own load. With four days or "one or two loads a week"...

So my thanks and hats off to Dave, he truley guided a NEWBEE in the right direction. =============================================== Glad I could help. We have had numerous KW's over the years and they seem to have the best overall maintenance record. Only complaint is a smaller cab, but if...

Since you did well with the straight, I would use those same methods. Know exactly what it costs per mile to run your van. That will aid in determining run selection and whether you will make anything. Also knowing your companies freight lanes ect have to be figured in. As you found, just...

>Judging from recent posts, it seems Panther already has some >irritated drivers. ===================================================== Interesting observation, and quite possibly a sign of the times. I find it amazing that numerous posts get generated over a confrontation from a dispatch...

That could happen. Never want to assume too much. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

No Tony, that is not correct. It is not a law or requirement either. That is my problem. If you elected to keep your original contract with Fedex, you are now only to recieve 58 percent of the fuel surcharge. Their option is to take that or accept a version (flat rate) that essentially pays the...

Good points. The difference is, you are getting 100 percent of the FSC rather than 58 percent of it. If Panther said they decided to keep 42 percent of your future FSC's I think there would be some irritated drivers. That was my opinion. I do agree that the total run amount is what is required...

David, That is exactly the point I was trying to make. It makes a huge difference in the bottom line. On a annual schedule, that 200,000 truck is now doing 150,000. No point in a specially equipped truck when you can do that in a dry van somewhere else. What I find annoying is that the...

By all means, let us know the final outcome. Thanks for the info. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

.80 cents and a decent FSC is a competitive rate for todays van rates. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Real good advice. If your heart and wallet aren't into expediting, your better off seeking something else. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Congrats. I think it is great that you won. I get tired of ripoff artist owners who give the decent ones a bad name. I hope you collect every penny. Forgot to ask....was the owner there? Might be a story there. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I agree, More economical to park it. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator