New here from panther!

[BigCat]

Been at panther about a month now. So far so good. Now just thought I would join the EO community.

 

[leezaback]

Welcome.No longer a thought-you're here , enjoy the ride

 

[Lawrence]

Welcome BigCat! We wish you many safe miles on the road and many enjoyable, informative posts here on EO!

 

[charlies1gal]

Been with Panther since 2006 & for the most part love working with them. I'm sure all companies have the occasional (bad apple) dispatcher, but over all there great!! 1 suggestion though, you may want to get hazmat & government qualified for an opportunity for chances at more loads & govt pays at a higher rate. Just a friendly suggestion though. Welcome To Panther. Truck #5834

 

[BigCat]

Thanks guys for the welcome. I do plan to get hazmat and government qualified but as of yet there is no shortage of runs for us. My co driver is off the truck right now for surgery and in the last 2 days ive done right at 1000 loaded miles and 500 deadhead. With him on the truck we do 4000 a week by thursday or friday and relax over the weekend.

This week i keep getting preplans before even picking up the load before it. Like i say so far so good and in a months time i havent spoke with a DM i havent liked.


TRK #32243

 

[skyraider]

Thanks guys for the welcome. I do plan to get hazmat and government qualified but as of yet there is no shortage of runs for us. My co driver is off the truck right now for surgery and in the last 2 days ive done right at 1000 loaded miles and 500 deadhead. With him on the truck we do 4000 a week by thursday or friday and relax over the weekend.

This week i keep getting preplans before even picking up the load before it. Like i say so far so good and in a months time i havent spoke with a DM i havent liked.


TRK #32243

good luck out there, sounds like u all r doing ok

 

[BillChaffey]

Doesn't 50% dead head seem a just a little high?.

 

[fastrod]

Doesn't 50% dead head seem a just a little high?.

No. I have been at 50% dead head for over 5 years now and it works fine for me. All depends on how you run your business.

 

[jjoerger]

No. I have been at 50% dead head for over 5 years now and it works fine for me. All depends on how you run your business.

Does Panther pay anything for deadhead other than the fuel surcharge?

 

[fastrod]

Does Panther pay anything for deadhead other than the fuel surcharge?

Dont know. I operate under my own authority.

 

[BillChaffey]

I have never been a whiz at math. If your getting (just for example) $1.50 per loaded mile for a 1000 mile run. $1500.00. With 500 miles dead head you just reduced your profit by $167.00, I think

 

[chefdennis]

My DH is usually less then 20% for the month and some months less then 10%....

 

[davekc]

Does Panther pay anything for deadhead other than the fuel surcharge?

It depends on your contract. On the FSC ones, the rate I believe is .41 from point of dispatch. It would be ones rate if you are on a flat rate pay.

 

[Bruno]

Does Panther pay anything for deadhead other than the fuel surcharge?

It is still called dead head. The wording is just different, It's not a FSC on the deadhead.

 

[hanoki]

Been with Panther since 2006 & for the most part love working with them. I'm sure all companies have the occasional (bad apple) dispatcher, but over all there great!! 1 suggestion though, you may want to get hazmat & government qualified for an opportunity for chances at more loads & govt pays at a higher rate. Just a friendly suggestion though. Welcome To Panther. Truck #5834

What is required for government qualifications?