This waiting period!!

santana · May 26, 2014

Hello everyone i have just been cleared by panther to work for them as a independent contractor driving team in a straight truck for a fleet owner but now that i have done everything i was told my next step is to just wait to be contacted and i have bills to pay. How can i make myself accessible for fleet owners to contact me

Ragman · May 26, 2014

santana said:
Hello everyone i have just been cleared by panther to work for them as a independent contractor driving team in a straight truck for a fleet owner but now that i have done everything i was told my next step is to just wait to be contacted and i have bills to pay. How can i make myself accessible for fleet owners to contact me

Use the free classified section of EO to post a driver available ad.

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geffrey · May 26, 2014

Relax, many fleet owners are reading your information now. Today is an holiday, people are getting away from their business for a much needed brake. Enjoy your Freedom today!

You will be contacted soon enough with many owners that have interest in your services.

TDave · May 26, 2014

santana said:
Hello everyone i have just been cleared by panther to work for them as a independent contractor driving team in a straight truck for a fleet owner but now that i have done everything i was told my next step is to just wait to be contacted and i have bills to pay. How can i make myself accessible for fleet owners to contact me

Panther places you on a list which is given out to prospective owners. You'll get phone calls off the hook probably by tomorrow I expect. When I started about a year in a half ago I got approved thw next day I had about 10 calls. The next day even more.

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Moot · May 26, 2014

Carlos Santana I'LL BE WAITING - YouTube

OntarioVanMan · May 26, 2014

good thing there is no driver shortage...like eligible drivers that is.....

T270_Dreamin · May 27, 2014

OntarioVanMan said:
good thing there is no driver shortage...like eligible drivers that is.....

There could be such thing as a good driver shortage...

OntarioVanMan · May 27, 2014

T270_Dreamin said:
There could be such thing as a good driver shortage...

appears that way ..if soooo many fleet owners will call this guy....maybe drivers could actually demand better rates......you know "supply and demand"?

davekc · May 27, 2014

Since it isn't mentioned, the OP doesn't say whether he had been qualified via background checks. If going through the holiday, that takes a few extra days. Most won't call unless you have cleared.

Bruno · May 28, 2014

Where are you from and are you willing to drive Team? That is the most important thing owners like myself from Panther will ask you.

cheri1122 · May 28, 2014

geffrey said:
Relax, many fleet owners are reading your information now. Today is an holiday, people are getting away from their business for a much needed brake. Enjoy your Freedom today!

You will be contacted soon enough with many owners that have interest in your services.

I waited until there was time for the OP to respond, because I didn't want to hijack the thread - but I have to say, with just one post per year, 'geffrey' made this one a doozy, lol.
Never mind the logic of fleet owners reading the ads on the day of their "much needed brake" [sic], that last line is just....I don't know - weird, I guess. Chinese fortune cookie, anyone?

geffrey · May 28, 2014

Hi Cheri1, Just stating that it was a holiday weekend, and fleet owners might be out and about enjoying the long weekend.

I will share a cookie with you if it puts a smile on your face. It may be my first few posts, but I've been out here as a commercial driver for 20 plus years. Plus a fleet owner in expediting for about three years.

Have a great day, glad I could make you laugh!

Jamin_Joe · May 28, 2014

Had a dissppointing day yesterday, too many van drivers in our fleet or we dont have anything Its 3:30 and still havent gone to bed yet.

I guess, I'll have another Jack & coke....might get some sleep before daylight.

OntarioVanMan · May 28, 2014

Jamin_Joe said:
Had a dissppointing day yesterday, too many van drivers in our fleet or we dont have anything Its 3:30 and still havent gone to bed yet.

I guess, I'll have another Jack & coke....might get some sleep before daylight.

Having a drink while in service is a termination event at most carriers

Murraycroexp · May 28, 2014

OntarioVanMan said:
Having a drink while in service is a termination event at most carriers

Maybe his "Jack" isn't Daniels or Gentleman.
Maybe his "jack" is a sleep aid.

I prefer the more obvious terminology.
OOS = "Time for a sleep-aid-beer. And maybe a little BBQ".

OntarioVanMan · May 28, 2014

Murraycroexp said:
Maybe his "Jack" isn't Daniels or Gentleman.
Maybe his "jack" is a sleep aid.

I prefer the more obvious terminology.
OOS = "Time for a sleep-aid-beer. And maybe a little BBQ".

A little Jack induced sleep!! Lo

Jamin_Joe · May 28, 2014

I dont drink and drive, was at home.

Sorry for my whining like a baby, just was upset about the way things are progressing.

Murraycroexp · May 28, 2014

Understood Joe. Just ribbin' ya.
It has been "slower" since Easter week.
Up and down, but plenty of down.
Hang in there.

OntarioVanMan · May 28, 2014

Yep just pokin ya

FlyingVan · May 28, 2014

OntarioVanMan said:
Having a drink while in service is a termination event at most carriers

At some carriers it doesn't matter if the vehicle is out of service. You can still be called for a random. Best bet is to turn the phone off when out of service, or don't answer calls from your company.