Panther Expedite

[Bumpnrun]

My miles remain anemic and will need life support soon. I'll discuss why I've made it so far, and my vehicle has a lot to do w/ it. I operate a Volvo 670. It averages 11.5 mpg. When I idle it uses .38g/hr. I've tried business class Freightliners and I ternationals but they cannot compete in effiecency or comfort. I'd rather be miserable in a Cadillac than a Pinto...

[coalminer]

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

The fact that they survived after being owned by Fenway is amazing, I will go out on a limb and say that now that someone who knows something about trucking owns them, they are in much better shape.

And what I say about Fenway comes from them watching them do their best to destroy the company I have spent 20 years of my life working for....

[Bumpnrun]

Ok, my miles are up and I actually appreciate a couple days off. Been stuck on nights (which I hate) but if that's what the loads require I'm all over it. I sense that we are hurting for trucks as a lot of times I am all alone on busy boards. Good for me, bad for Panther...I think I'll quit being a cheerleader to potential drivers as less equals more for me.

[Blind Driver]

Ok, my miles are up and I actually appreciate a couple days off. Been stuck on nights (which I hate) but if that's what the loads require I'm all over it. I sense that we are hurting for trucks as a lot of times I am all alone on busy boards. Good for me, bad for Panther...I think I'll quit being a cheerleader to potential drivers as less equals more for me.

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[Bumpnrun]

My miles are down again - way down. Panther's been tinkering with their dispatch policy and it's left me barely breaking even. Sure, Panther and my owner are doing ok, but I think they're forgetting who's an important equation to the cash flow. While I do understand that freight slows a bit during elections, I also think Panther could do more to generate loads. It's hard to fight the temptation to recommend effective operational strategies, and I'm sure it would not be welcome. I've noted many times in my previous careers that sometimes the most difficult problems only require simple solutions. I've also been in enough board meetings that I can I can attest to the fact that the arrogance in the room can be counterproductive, and have concluded that there is a hugh difference between arrogance and confidence. Perhaps miles will improve, but in all honesty I'm on the fence in regards to Panther and am unable to promote or condemn them at this time.