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    Thinking About Going Back On The Road

    I've drove straight trucks back in 2010-2012 and really enjoyed it but due to personal family issues I'd left trucking and got into the real estate buzz.Now after 6 years i'm thinking about hitting the road again. Stupid me I'd didn't keep up my CDL so I have a reg driver's licence and i'm okay...
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    Coming Back After 3 Years Off The Road

    Hey all I been off the road since late 2012 when into another career but after almost 3 years of that I miss being on the road and I really want to out trucking again.Before I left I was with Panther and I left Panther after about a year with them and got approved by Express-1 which I heard they...
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    Panther Update

    So I been out of the expedite world for the last 2 years and now I heard Panther change names or got bought out.Anyway i'm looking to go back on the road very soon more likely with Panther but open to other companies.Any update on Panther like loads,company etc?
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    Which carier runs most cargo van/sprinter loads

    Hey everyone its been a awhile also a year,lol,any way I got out the trucking biz for while and looking to get back into it as a fleet owner,looking to buy a van or sprinter.I'm looking to start with one and then add more as time go's. When I was on the road I was driving for Panther in a...
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    Taxes

    What's the best place to file for 1099? I was looking into turbo tax and pay the $75 bucks but can I claim all my expenses like food,fuel etc? Also I never got my W-2 from the fleet owners I drove for only one of them sent it can I get it threw the IRS website? This 1099 is all new to me so I'm...
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    Hino Good,Bad???

    I been seeing a lot of Hino's popping up lately,never drove one and I was once told you can't run e-logs on them.Can anyone tell me there experience driving or owning a Hino?They seem to be cheaper than any other trucks i'm looking to buy a truck later this year and wounder if its a good...
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    Need A Change Of View

    Well i'll make this sweet and short,I been with the "Two Black Cats" for pass 6 months and you guest it i'm ready to move on,so that being said,what other companies would take me with only 6 months experience?I try E-1 and they turn me down,why I don't know and can't get in with Fedex cause I...
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    Question

    What companies only required 6 months of expedited experience to be hired? And besides Panther what other companies that run on E-logs? Thanks
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    Bad Area

    Wondering how other Panther drivers get a load out in a bad area,been sitting 3 days now on a board with daily load only 1. I know it's the holiday weekend but sitting these bad areas how do you get loaded out? How long do you sit waiting for a load?
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    80 cpm +fsc

    Looking at a fleet owner offering .80 cpm for teams and we pay fuel but keep 100% fsc.Does this sounds like a good deal or not?I always was told stick with the % pay but it seems more fleet owners are going by the mile pay now,some will say its the same but I don't know.What's your opinion on this?
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    Is Florida That Bad??

    I live in Florida and most owners I spoke to said if I want to be out only 3-4 weeks,I would have to relocated somewhere else.So how bad is it?I'm told because I live in Florida I will only get home every 5-6 weeks and I can't see my self being out more than 25 days,one driver told me today if I...
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    Panther's physical Question

    I'm heading to Panther and i'm going have there doc to give me a physical,I'm little worry due to i'm a big guy and I was woundering if there doc is tough on that issue.I know some companies do check BMI does Panther's doc checks that?Is there any input you can give me about there physical...
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    How Important Is To Get Hazmat Endorsement?

    I'm currently studying for the hazmat test but I would like to know what's the % amount of hazmat loads that Panther Expedited Services hauls?And is it a must to have it if I go into the expedited field?Any inputs would be great.Thanks
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    Mayfield Express LLC

    I was contracted by them and was woundering if anyone drives for them or have and scoop about them.All I know they lease there trucks to Panther.Any good or bad about them?Any current drivers have any scoop?Thanks
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    Quit Question

    Another newbie with a question I know,lol.Anyway I'm in talks with an O/O who going pay me by the mile but I don't have to qualified with the company he lease with,so my question is how is the company going run the truck as a team truck?I just woundering.
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    percentage pay or by the mile

    If i'm offer by an o/o who wants to pay by the mile should I take the job offer or stay away? Thanks
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    What's Going On At Panther???

    I been calling the recruiters over there all week and not one of them answers the phone or return phone calls!What's the deal?
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    Buying Cargo Van

    I'm looking to buy a cargo van and want to lease it to a company.My question is how much would the van make per week/month? Looking to have a contract driver to drive it with driver getting 60% plus 100% FSC and I getting 40%. Hoping it earns around $3,000.00 -$5,000.00 per month.Is that...
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    Expediter Services Memphis, TN

    Has anyone drove or has any info on this company???I called them they say they have trucks lease with companies but as for now only hiring teams.Lady wouldn't get into details till I get a teammate.Any info about them would be great.Thanks
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    Panther Team Needs Truck!

    Is there any owners out there that needs a team?I and my teammate are looking for ST truck with Double bunk.Can stay out 4-6 weeks.Please forgive me if i'm not allow or posting this in wrong thread,wasn't sure where to go.I do have a ad in classfieds but it been almost 2 months now and still...
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