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Discussion in 'Report A BAD Trucking Company Here' started by wlvmark, Jun 8, 2009.

  1. Jun 8, 2009 #1
    wlvmark

    wlvmark Bobtail Member

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    Hello Trucking world. Newbie here so please take your shots..lol..otherwise i wouldn't feel welcomed. I am heavily considering training and driving for Central Refrigeration. Just wondering what the current general state of trucking is in this economy? And also any grease on Central. Is there room for one more to eek out a decent living in this economy. One thing assured i will have no problem working hard and being productive. No lazy bones here. These forums are very helpful insightful for rookies like me. Much thanks!!
     
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  3. Jun 8, 2009 #2
    RickG

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    The economy ? Freight has been dropping off steadily for the past year . It's at its lowest level in 7 years . August 2008108.7-2.3%116.8-1.3%110.3-2.0%September 2008107.0-1.6%116.3-0.4%108.9-1.3%October 2008106.7-0.3%114.9-1.2%108.3-0.5%November 2008R 104.4-2.1%112.5-2.1%106.0-2.1%December 2008P 105.10.7%113.00.5%106.70.7%January 2009P 102.7-2.3%112.6-0.3%104.8-1.8%February 2009P 104.82.0%112.80.1%106.41.5%March 2009P 101.4-3.3%111.6-1.0%103.5-2.7%
    http://www.bts.gov/xml/tsi/src/datadisp_table.xml

    This results in carriers reducing their fleets .
    http://www.mema.org/publications/articledetail.php?articleId=16550

    The only reason companies like Werner keep hiring is because drivers keep quitting .
     
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  4. Jun 10, 2009 #3
    Bigarmin88

    Bigarmin88 Road Train Member

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    Havent been in trucking for a while but as far I been reading here there been bad.Go thru this site,you sould get an idea.
    Good luck.
     
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  5. Jun 10, 2009 #4
    trans254

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    But the bottom line is this.....trucks move america. it doesn't matter what it is a truck delivered it. and don't just look at the bad companies, check out the good company forum also. and have a great day!
     
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