The big guys can stick it out, that is a given. But, the specialty guys will be sunk. And here is the conundrum... Will the little guys, like...
Don't laugh. And I am dead serious. I have lost 80%+ of my income in less than 6 mos. I was just down at the store here, another guy, tool and...
I guess we are in the same boat, you still have the rig? Mike
Trying to avoid that company driver gig at all costs. My only saving grace is the fact that my tractor and trailer are paid for. But I know what...
Thank you SIR! And I mean that. It really sucks out here right now. I just got rehired at Jones Motors, at least I can broker my own freight. And...
You missed the point. The point is, there is very little money to be made out here, after you take into consideration the fuel and operating costs...
Want to buy a truck? ; ) And I know where you are coming from! Here are some numbers, 08 year to date till July of 08, on my own authority......
Honestly, I don't really know of anyone hiring right now. Maybe a hotshot job pulling farm equipment when the weather breaks? Not good at all out...
Did you have the Jake Brake recall on that motor? If you do not know, call a Cummins shop asap to see if you have one of those units. You will...
To be honest with you, I would not recommend anyone go into trucking at this time. I have been out here much of my adult life and have never seen...
My mother has a friend in sales at ConWay. From what she was told last week at a little get together is that ConWay is laying off and plans to...
That is how I usually operate, LTL can be a bit tough to put together, but is normally worth it. The problem is, is that there is very little of...
Well, when I had my ThermoKing unit installed, I had to find time to even get it into the shop for the install. I didn't have the time to screw...
Emo, You are good at crunching numbers, but they still do not add up. And if you think you will make it out here running at break even numbers...
Every independent test I have seen regarding the Turbo 3000 is that it does not work. And in many cases it has a negative effect on mpg. The last...
If you guys get your own authority, I want to know where you are planning to get the freight at the above numbers? And how do you plan on getting...
From LandLine http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2009/Jan09/012609/012609-01.htm January 26, 2009 Rumors of...
CAN I HEAR AN AMEN!!!!!! ?????????????????? YES! Another Brother in arms.... Trucking sucks right now, and in reality, it has for years. If you...
You are at home drinking too.... What else are we to do! Mike
I don't, you get $50+ a day on your taxes off of your logs. Find a good accountant, as everything you do out here is a write off. Mike