Questions regaurding Panther Premium

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by daveymac, Oct 4, 2014.

  1. daveymac

    daveymac Bobtail Member

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    we are thinking (husband & wife team) about driving in a company truck for a fleet owner out of Il. with Panther Premium... but have doubts about all they are promising...yes , it sounds too good to be true... and we all know how with the driver shortage recruiters will tell you any thing just to get your ### in the seat.... so any advice or past experience story with this situation is appreciated
    we live in Fla. and are aware of what that means....
     
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  3. DustyRoad

    DustyRoad Road Train Member

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    I have not worked for Panther or Panther II or any contractor. I have spoken to a recruiter. You'll be working as a independent contractor 1099 with no benefits. When you compare the cost of being self insured and having to pay you own quarterly taxes (three month filing) and then be a sub-contractor at the mercy of another contractor being dispatched by a logistical company, I would make a list of all the things that are good vs all the things that are bad and then compare the two side by side before making a choice as to what to do. I did this and refused the offer. I choose to go work for a Company that was financially stable and had plenty of years hauling regular fright out an into South Florida. There is no perfect job, it's really finding a match with a decent company that respects you as a driver.

    Good luck Bro!
     
  4. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    OK doesn't sound bad


    Well what are they promising??


    What driver shortage?

    There isn't any.

    Living florida isn't all that bad but for expedite, it may be a pia because it is rare something comes out of there.
     
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