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I would have to agree with FastMan_1 Everyone can be bought for a great price.
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David Mayfield
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David Mayfield
UPS /Panther rumor
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tallcal101
Veteran Expediter
As most of you know,many van lines have gotten into expedting.But up until now,no MAJOR van lines have made the leap.Clark and Reed,Arpin and a few others have small,non household goods expediting divisions.Not much penetration in the market.
Well,that may change soon.Without mentioning names,one of the largest vanline holding companies(over 1 billion is sales per year,two van line operations)is making a serious proposal to their board to jump in.
With over 500 agents nationwide this pose's a pretty serious threat. Another major player in the market.With a potential sales force of over 1000 sales people nationwide,and multiple agents in every market,a very serious threat.
It seems this industry has become the new sweetheart of the transportation industry.It has become increasingly clear that there will reach a saturation point if this explosive growth continues.It will drive price's into the cellar.Not sure what the answer is,but I would recommend that companies like Panther and FedEx take a long look down the road,and brace for market intrusion that will surely have a major impact on bottom lines.As a service industry,stressing on time deliveries,many of Leo's comments about teams being 100% service oriented,and making an impact on the customers is even that much more important.I think raising the standard from a heart beat and a CDL as the only qualifications needs to change,and change quickly.It may be up to us owners to make certain that we put the best product on the road,or we may all fall by the wayside to the new competition.It's about to become a new day.Lets not let them have their way.
Well,that may change soon.Without mentioning names,one of the largest vanline holding companies(over 1 billion is sales per year,two van line operations)is making a serious proposal to their board to jump in.
With over 500 agents nationwide this pose's a pretty serious threat. Another major player in the market.With a potential sales force of over 1000 sales people nationwide,and multiple agents in every market,a very serious threat.
It seems this industry has become the new sweetheart of the transportation industry.It has become increasingly clear that there will reach a saturation point if this explosive growth continues.It will drive price's into the cellar.Not sure what the answer is,but I would recommend that companies like Panther and FedEx take a long look down the road,and brace for market intrusion that will surely have a major impact on bottom lines.As a service industry,stressing on time deliveries,many of Leo's comments about teams being 100% service oriented,and making an impact on the customers is even that much more important.I think raising the standard from a heart beat and a CDL as the only qualifications needs to change,and change quickly.It may be up to us owners to make certain that we put the best product on the road,or we may all fall by the wayside to the new competition.It's about to become a new day.Lets not let them have their way.
dhalltoyo
Veteran Expediter
One of my responsibilities used to be contracting for freight services. Whenever a company was bought out, and they did not retain the corporate name, I most likely turned to the next carrier in my Rol-O-Dex.
In other words, if I called the ConWay number and they answered as Panther I may thought I called the wrong number and just moved on to the next available carrier contact.
Conversely, when a savvy carrier came to our warehouse and explained to me that they were buying the interests of my current carrier, explained how that change would benefit our company and gave me new contact information; they kept me as a shipper.
It seems as though all of the drivers, and several key management persons, that came over from ConWay to TriState have stayed. I personally have seen an increase in my load offers since the buyout. Maybe TriState expended the time and effort to contact known ConWay shippers.
In other words, if I called the ConWay number and they answered as Panther I may thought I called the wrong number and just moved on to the next available carrier contact.
Conversely, when a savvy carrier came to our warehouse and explained to me that they were buying the interests of my current carrier, explained how that change would benefit our company and gave me new contact information; they kept me as a shipper.
It seems as though all of the drivers, and several key management persons, that came over from ConWay to TriState have stayed. I personally have seen an increase in my load offers since the buyout. Maybe TriState expended the time and effort to contact known ConWay shippers.
I hope something happens to Panther in a positive way!
All I keep hearing is many People not very happy with Panthers dispatching, recent low load offerings for the last few weeks and other ongoing driver issues.
"When one person makes a statement its one thing, but when you hear a great deal of People saying the same thing its another!
garman351
All I keep hearing is many People not very happy with Panthers dispatching, recent low load offerings for the last few weeks and other ongoing driver issues.
"When one person makes a statement its one thing, but when you hear a great deal of People saying the same thing its another!
garman351
dhalltoyo
Veteran Expediter
Amen and Amen!
Showing up at Duke University, or any location for that matter, sporting a three day old T-Shirt, cargo shorts with bulging pockets and a pair of rubber sandals does not exhibit a professional demeanor.
Oh, and from a van owner's perspective showers at Love's are only $7.00, at FlyingJ they are $6.50 and many smaller stops range from $3.00 to $5.00. Get the message?
I actually had a Shell fuel stop east of Lexington tell me if I bought any amount of diesel they would give me a free shower.
Showing up at Duke University, or any location for that matter, sporting a three day old T-Shirt, cargo shorts with bulging pockets and a pair of rubber sandals does not exhibit a professional demeanor.
Oh, and from a van owner's perspective showers at Love's are only $7.00, at FlyingJ they are $6.50 and many smaller stops range from $3.00 to $5.00. Get the message?
I actually had a Shell fuel stop east of Lexington tell me if I bought any amount of diesel they would give me a free shower.
darkunicorn
Seasoned Expediter
the detroiter used to for any expedit fillup not sure if they still honner that now its a ambest?
Jefferson3000
Expert Expediter
Ok. Most of the major carriers offer some sort of expedited service to their customers already. Old Dominion, Yellow, Roadway, and ABF are among those whom I know offer this, whether it be an air freighted order, or exclusive truck. It is not new for them to do this. But almost all of it is handled as 3PL stuff (third-party logistics).
Here's an real example: Roadway has a customer that uses them for mostly LTL 3 to 5 day stuff. Roadway gets a call from customer who needs same day service 125 miles away. Roadway called Landstar EA. Landstar farmed it out to a local delivery company that I work for, who in turn called me. This happens all of the time. Roadway isn't going to tell the customer to call someone else. They will never say, "Sorry, we don't do that kind of stuff. You're on your own." Instead, they become the logistics coordinator to handle their customer's problem and thereby keep the customer happy.
Unless the concern is branding, most major carriers care not to get involved with a specialized delivery. It's a very SMALL part of the freight business puzzle.
Make sense?
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Jeff
Here's an real example: Roadway has a customer that uses them for mostly LTL 3 to 5 day stuff. Roadway gets a call from customer who needs same day service 125 miles away. Roadway called Landstar EA. Landstar farmed it out to a local delivery company that I work for, who in turn called me. This happens all of the time. Roadway isn't going to tell the customer to call someone else. They will never say, "Sorry, we don't do that kind of stuff. You're on your own." Instead, they become the logistics coordinator to handle their customer's problem and thereby keep the customer happy.
Unless the concern is branding, most major carriers care not to get involved with a specialized delivery. It's a very SMALL part of the freight business puzzle.
Make sense?
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Jeff
Jefferson3000:
You are very correct.
I have been a vendor for UPS for the past eight (8) yrs.
When they get freight and/or anything that a brown truck would not normally handle, they use outside vendors, such as myself and other agents.
And, to clarify another matter: Even though they have a very large airforce of their own, almost all immediate freight is flown by commercial carriers (i.e., Continental, Southwest, etc., etc.)
I have seen them purchase both large and small entities. Rather than develop a new business, they just purchase a proven business and put their own management in place.
Finally, they never ever tip their hand about buying another business. You'll only see a confirmation after the fact in a press release.
Be safe.
You are very correct.
I have been a vendor for UPS for the past eight (8) yrs.
When they get freight and/or anything that a brown truck would not normally handle, they use outside vendors, such as myself and other agents.
And, to clarify another matter: Even though they have a very large airforce of their own, almost all immediate freight is flown by commercial carriers (i.e., Continental, Southwest, etc., etc.)
I have seen them purchase both large and small entities. Rather than develop a new business, they just purchase a proven business and put their own management in place.
Finally, they never ever tip their hand about buying another business. You'll only see a confirmation after the fact in a press release.
Be safe.