Panther Expedite

**Phillip Memug** · 06.24.2012

So do you guys think this will be good for you?....

"Freight carrier Arkansas Best Corp., Fort Smith, Ark. announced it will purchase Panther Expedited Services from a private equity firm for about $180 million.
Panther will operate as a subsidiary of Arkansas Best and a sister company to ABF Freight System."

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/lmtba...ther-Expedited

**Bumpnrun** · 06.28.2012

My guess is we end up like Landstar. I do not want to be turned into a "local/mini" ###### just because I'm solo. I am willing to take a "wait n see stance" as Panthers M.O. might not change. If it does, I have plenty of options AND an owner that is willing to consider these options. It's too soon to tell...

**Bumpnrun** · 07.11.2012

My mileage has dropped 60% in the last 3 weeks. Coincidence? Not sure but if your considering Panther you might want to wait for more feedback on the ABF / Panther partnership.

**necie02** · 07.12.2012

Hey I have a Cdl A but haven't driven in a while & my husband just got his TIP for CDL B. Would they allow us to team up in a straight truck?

**wulfman75** · 07.12.2012

Originally Posted by necie02

Hey I have a Cdl A but haven't driven in a while & my husband just got his TIP for CDL B. Would they allow us to team up in a straight truck?

Yes they don't require experience for straight trucks. As long as you have at least a CDL B you are good to go.

**wulfman75** · 07.12.2012

Originally Posted by Bumpnrun

My mileage has dropped 60% in the last 3 weeks. Coincidence? Not sure but if your considering Panther you might want to wait for more feedback on the ABF / Panther partnership.

We've been running our arse's off but then again we are a team. My only complaint right now is that the fsc and dh rates are dropping, but I figure that's because the price of fuel is dropping as well. that and I don't know if we got a new batch of dispatchers but it seems they are a little flakier than usual lol

**Bumpnrun** · 07.21.2012

I've noticed a lot of new blood at Panther, dispatch and relations both. So far they've met my needs and I do not miss the Nazi mentality of their predecessors. It appears the majority are coming from Fed Ex. I'm not sure of this influx but hope it lends a level of professionalism to communications.

**MBA Driver** · 07.23.2012

I have been looking at Panther and had a few questions that I haven't found answers to on these threads. Probably there, but a lot of threads to read. How are repairs handled with Panther? Will the owners that I get info on let me contact the people they have driving for them to ensure I get a good boss?

**bigdad7** · 07.23.2012

man i was with panther about a year and half ago ....the nazi mentality nearly drove me to drugs but the money was ok if you were a strong negotiator and had a thick skin

**sw6g** · 07.31.2012

What kind of home time and weekly pay can you get driving a straight truck for panther? Recruiter had no info on pay (wth!) And he said a week out a day home

Thanks