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Panther Expedite

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Bumpnrun, Oct 17, 2011.

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  1. Jul 12, 2012 #71
    necie02

    necie02 Bobtail Member

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    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?
     
    necie02, Jul 12, 2012
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  3. Jul 12, 2012 #72
    wulfman75

    wulfman75 Road Train Member

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    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, Jul 12, 2012
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  4. Jul 12, 2012 #73
    wulfman75

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    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
     
    wulfman75, Jul 12, 2012
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  5. Jul 21, 2012 #74
    Bumpnrun

    Bumpnrun Light Load Member

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    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.
     
    Bumpnrun, Jul 21, 2012
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  7. Jul 23, 2012 #75
    MBA Driver

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    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?
     
    MBA Driver, Jul 23, 2012
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  8. Jul 23, 2012 #76
    bigdad7

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    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
     
    bigdad7, Jul 23, 2012
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  9. Jul 31, 2012 #77
    sw6g

    sw6g Light Load Member

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    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
     
    sw6g, Jul 31, 2012
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  10. Aug 5, 2012 #78
    Bumpnrun

    Bumpnrun Light Load Member

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    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...
     
    Bumpnrun, Aug 5, 2012
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  11. Aug 12, 2012 #79
    coalminer

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    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....
     
    coalminer, Aug 12, 2012
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  12. Sep 1, 2012 #80
    Bumpnrun

    Bumpnrun Light Load Member

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    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.
     
    Bumpnrun, Sep 1, 2012
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