Straight Trucks or Vans Drivers

[Greg Sevcik]

Originally Posted by RickG

Good questions . The drivers for fleet owners are independent contractors . They work for a percentage of the revenue and you will get a 1099 from the fleet owner . You're self employed . The fuel surcharge is an extra charge to the shipper and you receive it when you get the load settlement . IrunU can tell you more about Panther pay policies . The last I heard their idea of an advance is paying 50% when they get signed copies of the bill of lading after the load is delivered . The money is better than OTR but from what I heard drivers are making about 20% less than last year . If construction picks up with stimulous money it will help . Repair parts for construction equipment are shipped by expedite .

So I take it that I have to pay the taxes at the end of the year-What about S.S.and unemployment do I pay that to?
Is it common for Panther to pay an advance? I don't think I would need one,I have some money to get by on,but I'm wondering how long does it take to get paid-a week, a month?
Do I sign some kind of a contract with the fleet owner?

[IrunU]

You get a 1099. Panther gives no advances. It depends on how you and your owner set things up is how you get paid. Yes there are contracts

[RickG]

Originally Posted by Greg Sevcik

So I take it that I have to pay the taxes at the end of the year-What about S.S.and unemployment do I pay that to?
Is it common for Panther to pay an advance? I don't think I would need one,I have some money to get by on,but I'm wondering how long does it take to get paid-a week, a month?
Do I sign some kind of a contract with the fleet owner?

A contract is a very wise thing to do so the fleet owner doesn't make changes after you start . Get everything in writing . Most fleet owners are good to work with but there have been some shady ones .

[Greg Sevcik]

Originally Posted by RickG

A contract is a very wise thing to do so the fleet owner doesn't make changes after you start . Get everything in writing . Most fleet owners are good to work with but there have been some shady ones .

So will it look funny to ask a fleet owner for a contract?Should I get it in writing about --How much per mile? What about the fuel surcharge do I need to get that in writing also?And what if I break down on the road do I pay for the repair myself and have him give it back to me later?That repair part I 'm not O.K. with.

[IrunU]

All owners have contracts. The company pay you FSC if you are the one paying for the fuel. It depends each load pays different. Same with miles each load might pay different. Usually the owner of the truck pays for all repairs. I know ours does he is great about it

[Freebird135]

we get panther guys showin up on our dock all the time, nicest guys in the world

[Greg Sevcik]

Originally Posted by IrunU

All owners have contracts. The company pay you FSC if you are the one paying for the fuel. It depends each load pays different. Same with miles each load might pay different. Usually the owner of the truck pays for all repairs. I know ours does he is great about it

Thanks for the info. You say FSC---is that like a debit card? Does the Co.give you that when you start driving for them?

[Baack]

Originally Posted by Greg Sevcik

Thanks for the info. You say FSC---is that like a debit card? Does the Co.give you that when you start driving for them?

FSC = Fuel Sur Charge
Its an amount paid to compensate the person buying the fuel over and above a set price in the contract based on a certain miles per gallon
It will very depending on the price of diesel

[Baack]

Here is a link that explains it
http://www.fwccinc.com/surcharge.html Link provided By RickG(Thanks)
I am not really sure what the numbers are for a expedite truck
The numbers here are for semi
Also the base price is now $1.25 to $1.50 not $1.15, but gives you a good idea on how it works

[IrunU]

Panther uses Comdata the load up to 45% onto your card