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  1. Newtothis

    "What they left out of the Panther manual and orientation"

    The below is what I learned within my first 90 days, its MY take and experience... a sort of guide for "newbie" solo van drivers with Panther. If you add this info in with what your spoon fed at orientation and whats written in the driver handbook you will at least go in with your eyes wide...
  2. Newtothis

    Thanks Again

    Dear Driver Relations, Thanks for" not" calling me back last evening...POD after my 300 miler for the week in Nashville to find 18 other vans at the time...Thought I'd call you and ask for an empty move however your were so busy that dispatch answered and sent email asking you to return my...
  3. Newtothis

    How Much Deadhead

    I am curious... what is the average amount of miles that you find yourselves deadheading between loads? Or what are you willing to drive in between to get closer to a better board or location? I've personally been noticing this past week I racked up quite a bit of DH mileage to get myself...
  4. Newtothis

    Presidential Traffic

    If your traveling through Dayton tomorrow keep this in mind... President + basketball = traffic http://http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/news/news/local/dayton-prepares-first-four-president-obama/nLQRC/ Preparations are in full swing in Dayton as crews prepare for thousands to ascend on the Gem...
  5. Newtothis

    Bye bye 100%

    I got hit with my first refusal and it felt so good! You might say hey what took you so long or so what, but as a new expeditor with only 86 days in service this is a monumental breakthrough moment for me. I've been ridiculed in the past ( rightfully so) for mentioning my 100% acceptance...
  6. Newtothis

    Cargo van sleeper laws

    Hi all sorry if this topic has been covered before but I couldn't find the answer when searched. When teaming in a cargo van are there any laws pertaining to the use of the sleeper when loaded and or in motion? For instance does the partition have to be up even for non hazmat? I read safety...
  7. Newtothis

    Truck Stop Window Cleaning

    Recently I have noticed more and more people walking around at truck stops carrying a bottle of windex and a roll of paper towels looking for a handout. Judging by what I saw I'm sure they tell a good back packing story too... At a Pilot in Birmingham AL. last week a pretty decent looking car...
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