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The service manager said they have had the filter issues, but that is it. Everything else checked out. Will do some checking on the fuel pump issue. How many miles do you have? We are around 35,000 on this truck. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

We have a Sterling that started experiencing your same problem today, loss of power. So our team stopped at Albuquerque Sterling, and they fixed it in a half hour. Great service and jumped right on it. Our problem was the last oil change at Speedco, they put Baldwin filters on it. They said they...

KW I don't believe you will be seeing 3 dollars a mile from UPS on a dedicated tractor run. At least not any of the loads I have seen. I think a straight is only getting 1.05 per mile, but that was in a post. Not sure if that is accurate or not? Maybe a post should be done on what exactly they...

Cherri Every department has a direct extension. When you call, hit #3 for more options. Within that menu, you can dial direct to a individuals number, thus eliminating getting transferred. Additionally, if you have an emergency (accident, spill or injury) that is the first prompt on every menu...

Are you in a van? Straights get loads out of the areas you mentioned with the exception of Tipton. That isn't a board so we have never had anyone stop there. Orlando is hit and miss but Jacksonville has always been pretty good. The other place if there aren't too many trucks is Panama City. That...

Laura Put your self out of truck on pager(cell) That way they will call you. You can accept the load over the phone if you want, or tell them you need to go to the truck to review it. They won't pull the run unless they recieve no response by both cell and qc. You will lose your board position...

Wow....I am behind the times. I didn't know they were even selling 48" sleepers anymore? As to the rest of it....."Businessman first, driver, second" As mentioned, in alot of instances, the finance company's profit is in reselling a vehicle numerous times over, verses whether it ever has a load...

Here is a basic idea on leases. Taz can correct this if I am in error. This is year old information on trac leases I had. First, a review of Open End Leases: Open End Leases can be structured as a "true tax lease"...

Welcome aboard. I would seek the company that best fits your situation, and then look for fleet owners leased to them. Several of the large carriers operate all through TX. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I think that is great that they recognized all of your years of service and efforts. A chapter closes, and another opens. The very best of luck on your future endeavors. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Detroits have a long history of having oil leaks. In fact, I don't believe I have ever seen one that didn't. A gallon on 2000 miles is excessive. As the others said, I would have it checked out. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

It would seem better that if one is into self promotion of ones great political past, that expertise would be better applied to current causes. That benefits everyone in the industry. Convincing members of past events just doesn't do much. This is a place where experience would be of great...

Trucks with paperless logs and a qc are tracked the minute the truck moves. If you drive 20 minutes acrossed town, the 14 clock started. As far as penalties, I would say keep them the same and some would be based on circumstance. If one kills someone, it is mostly viewed as manslaughter in one...

RE: 2007 Hino 338 (Gearing Issues) Looking at New Franks is correct. This applies to all trucks. Also other components must have a written acceptance prior to modifications. A example of this would be changing the rears. Engineering from say FL would have to approve it as well as Allison or...

It has worked well for us, but as mentioned, you do have to watch what is counted as a refusal. That should iron itself out once all those new dispatchers get through the classes. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Not sure taking every load would be the most profitable? But having a second income (retirement & health insurance) surely doesn't hurt either. Thanks Marvin for your military service. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

RE: FEDEX BASHING STOP IT Congrats on your win! Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

They won't do that. That would show what they are keeping. I think they should show you what each customer pays. Anything else is nothing but secrecy that is likely not in your favor. Anything different would result in "why is it a secret"? Wanting to comply and pacify customers that don't pay...

For load information, payables,and QC tracking, we use Panther's system which we are hooked up to. For payroll and fleet tracking information, we use Excel. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I agree. The minute a driver has agreed to the run, then it should pay. Not when the truck moves. If someone has cancelled their plans, lost and paid for a dinner ect......should be compensated. If some time has passed, that truck potentially had lost opportunities for another run, regardless...