I make it a point, when I'm on the road, to speak with as many expediters as possible. I've gotten some good information about places to sit (truck stops, WalMart, etc...), places to eat, places not to eat, etc... I try to listen to what everyone has to say, digest that information, and store it away for future use.
I have also had several people stop and ask me what it is that I do, and how do I like the job. People have stopped and stated that they we're thinking of signing on with Panther, and just wanted to "verify" some of the things that they have been told. I always try to answer everyones questions in a general manner, and throw in the Panther stuff last.
The reason I'm writing this, is because of the increasing number of drivers I've spoken with in the last month or so, who, it seems, have made it a point, and can't wait to tell me, what a bad choice I've made, signing on with Panther, or, need to read off their "I hate Panther and here's why" list.
My first question to these drivers has always been, ... "and when did you run with Panther?" ... Guess what. None of them have!
If you haven't experienced it first hand, you really don't have a right to comment on how a company treats their owner/operators or the o/o's drivers. Telling me that you have a friend who heard something, just doesn't cut it. I make it a point not to bash other expediting companies or drivers because they didn't make the same decisions I made. I wonder how many people have been thinking about going into this business, and have spoken with one of these drivers at a truck stop or at a gas station, and have been totally turned off, because of one persons attitude.
...stepping down from my soap box now. Have a great day! Be safe!
I have also had several people stop and ask me what it is that I do, and how do I like the job. People have stopped and stated that they we're thinking of signing on with Panther, and just wanted to "verify" some of the things that they have been told. I always try to answer everyones questions in a general manner, and throw in the Panther stuff last.
The reason I'm writing this, is because of the increasing number of drivers I've spoken with in the last month or so, who, it seems, have made it a point, and can't wait to tell me, what a bad choice I've made, signing on with Panther, or, need to read off their "I hate Panther and here's why" list.
My first question to these drivers has always been, ... "and when did you run with Panther?" ... Guess what. None of them have!
If you haven't experienced it first hand, you really don't have a right to comment on how a company treats their owner/operators or the o/o's drivers. Telling me that you have a friend who heard something, just doesn't cut it. I make it a point not to bash other expediting companies or drivers because they didn't make the same decisions I made. I wonder how many people have been thinking about going into this business, and have spoken with one of these drivers at a truck stop or at a gas station, and have been totally turned off, because of one persons attitude.
...stepping down from my soap box now. Have a great day! Be safe!
