Beware the Ides of March!
The Ides of March fall on the 15th calendar day of March, and is generally associated with the assassination of Julius Caesar, who was murdered in the Roman Senate on 15 March, 44 BC.
Because the death of Caesar marked a radical change in Roman society, the concept of the Ides of March carries a sense of menace and doom.
Shakespeare gave us the famous line, “Beware the Ides of March,” in his play, Julius Caesar.
According to historians, Caesar was warned many times that he should “beware the Ides of March” by a soothsayer who prophesied that Caesar was in danger on that date.
Had Caesar heeded the advice of the soothsayer, we wouldn't be telling you all this.
But, he didn't, so we are.
Actually, we are far more concerned about the Ides of April than we are about the Ides of March!
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Carrier of the Month
Panther Expedited Services, Inc.
Panther Expedited Services is the largest independent provider of premium logistics services, including ground and air freight services. With on-demand, single source solutions, they offer dedicated door-to-door premium freight services to and from any location in the world. Their technology, network strength, and world class customer service have resulted in millions of dollars in cost-savings, industry leading on-time service levels, and numerous industry awards. Their easy to use web-based quoting, booking, and satellite tracking platform works in conjunction with our 24/7/365 customer service centers to provide real-time visibility into their customers' supply-chain.
With over 1,600 unscheduled exclusive use vehicles, Panther operates the largest and most diverse ground expedite fleet. More than just cargo vans, straight trucks, and tractor trailers, their fleet includes flat-bed, step-deck, temperature-controlled and validated transport options, arms, ammunition, and explosives (AA&E), hazardous material shipping vehicles (HAZMAT), and secret-cleared shipping equipment. Furthermore, their fleet is equipped with Qualcomm OmniVision satellite tracking, so they are able to electronically dispatch the "right" truck in 90 seconds with pick-up in less than 90 minutes. Finally, customers can track shipments down to the street level to give them peace of mind that their shipment is en route and on-time.
In addition to their dedicated fleet, Panther manages an unparalleled global partnership with over 4,000 ground and air freight integrators, line-haul carriers, and cartage agents for time critical services. This network strength provides their customers with aggregate buying power and access to ensure that all shipments are made top priority. With Air Charter, NFO, Next Day, 2nd Day, 3rd Day, and Deferred Air Freight Services, Panther is able to optimize freight by mode, carrier and delivery to ensure the lowest cost-to-service ratio in the industry.
Panther offers a full array of ocean freight services in addition to their premium ground and air freight services. They can handle any size shipment, from less-than-container to full container loads, special equipment, and oversized cargo.
Regardless of the mode, service or pick-up and delivery locations, Panther stands alone in their ability to provide the most cost effective supply-chain solutions for time sensitive and high value freight.
Panther is the fastest growing expedite carrier in the U.S. Their business has always depended on the experience of quality drivers/contractors who are committed to delivering customers' freight on time, every time. Panther Expedited Services is a state-of-the-art operation. Their package includes features that not only help drivers succeed; they help make their road to success easier.
PES was established in 1992 as Panther II Transportation by Daniel Sokolowski. Under Sokolowski's direction PES has grown from 5 owner operators being dispatched out of a basement to the leader in the expediting industry that it is today.
As an expedite carrier, they provide the very best in service; their customers depend on it! Therefore, it is their policy to partner with the very best drivers who are committed to upholding the Panther on-time guarantee.
For more information visit join.pantherexpedite.com
When Past Employers Have Gone Out of Business: How Do You Prove Your Employment History or Correct Your Employment History?
Courtesy of:
DOTJobHistory.com
We have recently received emails from many drivers who have questions regarding a past employer that has gone out of business. The questions have primarily been in two areas.
Here are answers to two representative emails:
I had a previous employer go out of business. When I apply for a job, potential employers always ask for 10 years of employment history and they must verify all driving employment within that time. In addition, they must verify all employment of the past three years regardless of whether or not it was a driving job. How can I prove employment if there’s no company left to provide the verification?
The Department of Transportation Safety Regulations requires employers to perform these past employer investigations. If the employer has gone out of business, the potential employer must document their attempted efforts and what they discovered. That may or may not help you. There’s a chance the employer may be listed on your USIS DAC report—but almost certainly won’t be listed if your previous job was not a driving position.
So, how do you prove that you worked for this company and weren’t, say, incarcerated? In this case, believe it or not, the Federal Government may be able to help you. If you were legally employed, they will have a record of your employer, the employer’s former address, the year in which you worked for that employer and your earnings with that employer. If you have copies of your W-2 forms readily available, the employer may accept these. (If not, DOTJobHistory--www.dotjobhistory.com—can, by the next working day, obtain your past 5 years of employment information.)
I had a previous employer who I’m afraid put bad things on my “DAC” report. The company is no longer in business. Is there any way I can get this information taken off?
Absolutely. In fact, this is about the easiest circumstance in which negative information can be taken off your USIS DAC report. If there is negative information on your report, you should dispute the accuracy of the information. That triggers certain actions USIS (which by law is a “Consumer Reporting Agency”) must take under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Specifically, USIS must investigate the information reported by the defunct company and if they cannot verify the information, (which they will be unable to do) delete the information. To quote the Fair Credit Reporting Act:
§ 611. Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [15 U.S.C. § 1681i]
5) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information
(A) In general. If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph (1) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or cannot be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall–
(i) Promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and
(ii) Promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.
Of course in this instance, their will be no furnisher to notify, but no matter, the derogatory information will be deleted from your record.
With all the advertisements we see for online matchmaking we thought there would be more interest in the The TruckDriver.com Date and Mate Survey.
Just goes to show what we know!
Even though the participation wasn't as great as we thought it might be, here are your responses:
1) Would you ever use an online dating service to meet people?
Yes, I haven't yet but would - 26%
Yes, I already have and enjoyed the experience - 33%
No, I'd rather meet somebody in a more personal manner - 25%
No, it makes me nervous - 5%
Undecided - 6%
Not applicable - 6%
Remember when 'going green' meant you were on your way to a St. Patty's Day celebration?
Take The TruckDriver.com Carbonless Footprint Survey and show us your green!
Until next time, keep on truckin' and please drive safely.
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