Are we fixing to see a huge purge in trucking?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Big Road Skateboard, Oct 23, 2023.

  1. High Stepper

    High Stepper Medium Load Member

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    Can't say this enough. Him, @Heavyd , @Goodysnap , @pushbroom , @nasriza all take time to answer questions and take time out of their schedules. A lot of the information they provide isn't readily available online.

    They really do provide a great service for free to the forum.
     
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  3. Kenworth6969

    Kenworth6969 Road Train Member

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    There's NEVER a shortage of drivers at the fuel island NOT getting fuel.:eek:
     
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  4. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    For sure, we spoke of it on TTR as it was happening.

    I guess we were creating our own luck in real time.
     
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  5. Ruthless

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    well then; freight rates for me are gonna go way up so I can afford this lavish lifestyle I have become accustomed to. Lol
     
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  6. REO6205

    REO6205 Road Train Member

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    I don't think the majority of people in this business really believe that they're just along for the ride. They're pawns, pure and simple. They have no control over what happens and no expectation of surviving the severe downturns.
    Look at the history of this business, it's always been like this. Any fool can make money during good times. The ones who survive the bad times are the ones with a plan and realistic goals and expectations.
    The survivors don't make much noise, they just go right on surviving.
     
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  7. Constant Learner

    Constant Learner Heavy Load Member

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    You speak about so much stuff here and most of it is not happening.
     
  8. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    Yes Sir, I believe we talked about it a lot on here and I believe you even created a thread about new trucks. Ha Ha
     
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  9. REO6205

    REO6205 Road Train Member

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    Wait.
     
  10. Constant Learner

    Constant Learner Heavy Load Member

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    For what.
     
  11. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    I just thought quoting this right now made sense
     
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