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Tanking Economy Drives Down Trucking Industry

2/6/09
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Trucking company owners are anxiously waiting for Washington to approve the stimulus package. Many say the tanking economy is taking their business with it.
Bobby White owns a small trucking company, and he says in 16 years of driving semis, this has been one of the toughest times he's had to endure.
"Started out it was pretty good. You could make money, it was pretty easy. Fuel was cheap, loads were good. Now, you gotta fight to get loads", said White.
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Nice story.But i dont think it will help the ''truckers''....
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Nice story.But i dont think it will help the ''truckers''....
The only people it will help is those in power that want to stay there,...buying votes with government handout's,.,..
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the only people it will help is those in power that want to stay there,...buying votes with government handout's,.,..
thats it.i cant believe the normal middle class working man really thinks they are going to get something from the stimulas...lmfao
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thats it.i cant believe the normal middle class working man really thinks they are going to get something from the stimulas...lmfao
We'll be getting something alright.. Unfortunately it won't be coming with any KY..
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We'll be getting something alright.. Unfortunately it won't be coming with any KY..
I'd be happy with a courtesy reach around,......lmao....
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