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Driver shortage pushing up pay

Discussion in 'Truckers News' started by High Desert Dweller, Mar 18, 2011.

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  1. Mar 18, 2011 #1
    High Desert Dweller

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    http://www.ccjdigital.com/driver-shortage-pushing-up-pay/
     
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  3. Mar 18, 2011 #2
    112racing

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  4. Mar 18, 2011 #3
    Lilbit

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    There isn't a driver shortage anyway.
     
    Lilbit, Mar 18, 2011
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  5. Mar 18, 2011 #4
    bullhaulerswife

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    .04-.06 for O/O's? Really, how generous, since the price of fuel is over $1 a gallon higher than last year at this time. :biggrin_25526::biggrin_25516:
     
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  7. Mar 18, 2011 #5
    123456

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    Maybe, someday, driver pay will reach it's former height.

    But, after figuring for inflation,

    will still be lower than the previous high.

    And I doubt if most of us will live to see it REALLY increase.

    The BEST days of trucking,

    are Definetly behind us !!!!! :pottytrain5:
     
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  8. Mar 18, 2011 #6
    Ratfink

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    It's like I read not long ago

    I want a new Cadillac for 10000$
    nobody wants to sell me a new cadillac for 10000$

    does it mean theres a shortage of Cadillac???
     
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  9. Mar 18, 2011 #7
    Diesel Dave

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    I know if I was to count all my hours I've put into trucking for the last 31 years at my pay as a owner operator, and being under it turning wrenches to maintain it would probably be like earning minimum wages for the last 31 years.
     
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  10. Mar 18, 2011 #8
    JimDriv3r

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    Mere predictions doesn't mean that it's going to happen. "Hey guys, here's some good news about driver pay that I've predicted."

    Acta-non-verba. Latin for "Deeds, not words".
     
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  11. Mar 19, 2011 #9
    High Desert Dweller

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    This was posted for entertainment value only. :)
     
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  12. Mar 19, 2011 #10
    pjw044

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    Here we go again---another "DRIVER SHORTAGE"
    YEA, WHERE IS THE SHORTAGE AT ??????
     
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