Recession 2008-2009

I was driving during that recession and the recession didn't affect me at all or the company I drove for.
The reason is, we pulled refrigerated freight and specialized in food.
Food and medicine have to keep moving.

 

This one is worse because everything closed.

Last one was largely a banking crisis.

 

but not at the same rate..... Short term, company drivers are mostly unaffected. Long term, some companies will close, affecting drivers.

 

We recovered from the last one 3 years ago. When blondie took over.

He's done the best job ever. According to him.

And he did it with only 200% inflation.

You can't compare this recession to the last one. The 2 aren't even on the same page.

But I'll say this. Local jobs and wages went to crap. Otr freight was still paying a living.

Back then.

 

2008 I was a company driver pulling flatbed. We had about 15 trucks and I think we had a 7 month stretch where at least one truck was sitting for a day somewhere out on the road during the week. But we were still working and we’re still getting home for the weekend.

Current: We were still fairly busy in mid-April when I parked my truck. Everyone says it’s still pretty steady.

 

Who is everyone? Lol I have been sitting at home for two months

 

Recession???

I need 3 more trucks.

 

The guys I work with? I’ve been parked since mid-April taking care of things and keeping tabs on a house remodeling project, I had to line up a buddy of mine to pull my trailer just to keep loads covered so I could be off.

 

I just past my two months mark, all I need is a hazmat! I'll be trying to come work for you!

Ps I went to Schneider since you love them so much!

 

Just keep your eyes on the prize and your nose clean.