who's happy

twe2011 · Jul 4, 2011

My spouse will never be happy with any carrier but for me I just go with the flow and tolerate, for now.

Coco · Jul 4, 2011

You're already seeing the light at Landstar Phil.

jaminjim · Jul 4, 2011

Turtle said:
Pom Poms made of yarn, mostly

Also reminds me of the snotty and snooty.

moose · Jul 4, 2011

ATeam said:
. But people will not let it alone and no amount of responses or clarifications or explanations from me seems able to help them move onto other topics..

Well, they did 'Landed a star'...

BillChaffey · Jul 4, 2011

The dogs, mules, horses & my self are healthy. That makes me happy. If I were driving I might be happier. If I were sitting in a dusty parking lot I probably would not be as happy.

highway star · Jul 4, 2011

I couldn't be any happier. I had a totally awesome day and evening at the race this weekend, and now I'm home for a week of riding my Harley. I'm gonna have a permanent grin like the guy in that "make your Little Willie bigger" commercial.

Yep, life is good. I'm livin' the dream.

purgoose10 · Jul 4, 2011

Dakota said:
If your happy and you know it clap your hands

Clap,Clap,Clap. I'm happy running on my own right now. It's more work, a lot more paper work and bookkeeping but thats part of it.

purgoose10 · Jul 4, 2011

ttruck said:
now that panther has forced dispatch not to many are happy at least not enough to ans. the question

SAY WHAT????????????????????????????

FORCED DISPATCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I guess there's going to be a lot of openings at Panther.

Tennesseahawk · Jul 4, 2011

purgoose10 said:
SAY WHAT????????????????????????????

FORCED DISPATCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I guess there's going to be a lot of openings at Panther.

It's generally been proven that you can fill a lot of openings with a bunch of idiots.

twe2011 · Jul 4, 2011

Can forced dispatch really happen for contractors?

Wouldn't this be considered calling them employees if they are forced to do something?

Tennesseahawk · Jul 4, 2011

twe2011 said:
Can forced dispatch really happen for contractors?

They will until they're called to task in court. Then they'll say, "Our bad". Until that happens, they'll tell you, "Don't like it? Leave!"

Wouldn't this be considered calling them employees if they are forced to do something?

Employees or citizens.

twe2011 · Jul 4, 2011

Isn't there seven laws to what is a contractor verses employees?

Yes, I agree with you...panther will pull that card, if you do not like it leave.

With this all said, I will never think twice going or refer someone to Panther.

greg334 · Jul 4, 2011

There are 21 points that are used to judge whether or not a person is a contractor, temp help or an employee. It is the IRS that will use those points to capture the past due taxes - if any but it is the Department of Labor who actually tells who is an employee and who isn't.

twe2011 · Jul 4, 2011

greg334 said:
There are 21 points that are used to judge whether or not a person is a contractor, temp help or an employee. It is the IRS that will use those points to capture the past due taxes - if any but it is the Department of Labor who actually tells who is an employee and who isn't.

Thank you for the clarification but still when someone is forced to do something changing a time, directing is FORCED. Unless the contract is clearly specified but still when I spoke to a state representative from the department of labor (4 from 3 states), they said it still no matter what a fine line to contracting an employee.

nightcreacher · Jul 4, 2011

Greg, dont rub your eyes either

nightcreacher · Jul 4, 2011

First full month in with the new company.11600 miles,$18210 in revenue.Not bad for running solo,Yes i am happy

Slacktide · Jul 4, 2011

In a word.... ABSOLUTELY..... never been happier. Great relaxing weekend at a KOA in SC. Ready to roll first thing in the AM fully rested and WELL fed.

vanman10 · Jul 4, 2011

Overall, I am very happy expediting and happy with my carrier, Try Hours.

x06col · Jul 4, 2011

twe2011 said:
Thank you for the clarification but still when someone is forced to do something changing a time, directing is FORCED. Unless the contract is clearly specified but still when I spoke to a state representative from the department of labor (4 from 3 states), they said it still no matter what a fine line to contracting an employee.

Ohhh twe, me tink, each day you have in this business will seem like a life time to you with this attitude. And, even more so for your spouse it seems. If you tink for even a little bit YOU don't have to service your customer (and if you are a Contractor you have only one), y'all are truly sadly mistaken. You can cry foul all you want.........but.....it is what it is in your position. I really tried not to rub my eyes......but they did roll a bit.

Tennesseahawk · Jul 4, 2011

x06col said:
Ohhh twe, me tink, each day you have in this business will seem like a life time to you with this attitude. And, even more so for your spouse it seems. If you tink for even a little bit YOU don't have to service your customer (and if you are a Contractor you have only one), y'all are truly sadly mistaken. You can cry foul all you want.........but.....it is what it is in your position. I really tried not to rub my eyes......but they did roll a bit.

Absolutely I have to service my customer. Sometimes I do it against my better judgement; and sometimes my philosophy is that "your customer isn't my customer until their freight is on my truck". But regardless of my saying yes or no to their offers, I'd say we have a good relationship going. Saying 'no' isn't necessarily a life-ending event.