The ECONOMY and TRUCKING

Recently the wife and I have been thinking about ( moving ). Reasons are do to the SLOW, economy here in the Buckeye.

I haven't done much or little to NONE, research on where I would be able to move the Family and Company and be just as productive or moreso than here.
It's getting GRIM up here and things are not looking good if we actually do an outlook for 2008.

Any word on where one can move his family and business to that s/he can survive in this economic disaster we are close to?

The wife has a Best friend in Ocala,FL and we are into Heavy Highway building with Dumps. Im thinking possibly to start contacting some highway contractors in FL around Ocala to test the waters. Ask about business and so on.

Im not willing to give up what I've got, or have been building for years do to the Economy. I've worked very hard for what we've got and If I have to pick up and MOVE it I'll have to do just so.

Any IDEAS? Any BAD, or GOOD comments?
Im ALL eye's and Ears brothers...

All the best,
Matt

 

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelllllllllllllllllllll there Brother I am far away from retirement. Im only 32 creeping up on me in the next 10 Hours. I'll be 32 on the 15th and she's only 30.

Even if I was 65 I wouldnt retire. Its in my blood, I was raised as a Lumber hauler in Gassaway / Exchange, WV.

RETIRE? What the hell is that. I've got a trucking company to run, people to take care of and people that depend on our services. 10-4? I cant retire! I would DIE.

The economy is in bad shape, and the b*llsh*t lies that our government is feeding us about economic growth is flat out LIES.

I've been involved in the Trucking Industry since the 90s. And Many others can vouch on this one. The Industry has been on a downward roll for years now.

Im just seeking out information in the Industry that MAY help me keep her afloat until im able to breath. Let alone fight for survival.

We are Sllllllooooooowwwwwing down here. And I myself dont see a break until March of 2008 if you really wanna know the truth.

All the best,
Matt

 

Heard the SUNSHINE Hand!
Im also aware the the horse transportation business down south is also a prime market for trucking. The last time I even came close to hauling a horse she was my EX-WIFE (DOH)

I have seen that Michigan is the state with the highest rated in unemployment. I feel for those up there. The Florida unemployment rates is lower than Ohio.

What Is America's Top State For Business?

Virginia - 1327 pts (Highest Rank - #4 in Business Friendliness; Lowest Rank: #35 in Cost of Living)
Texas - 1258 pts (Highest Rank - #1 in Economy; Lowest Rank: #31 in Education)
Utah - 1231 pts (Highest Rank - #2 in Quality of Life; Lowest Rank: #45 in Education)
Georgia - 1185 pts (Highest Rank - #2 in Workforce; Lowest Rank: #36 in Quality of Life)
North Carolina - 1153 pts


Found that at CNBC. So we know the rating's and Scale are correct if not, close to. With that in mind Virginia's Economy must be going or holding steady at the moment.

I don't know how the Trucking business is down their but WE all know that's a MAJOR freight lane vein. 10-4?

My 2 cents,
Matthew

PS,
Im all for heading SOUTH and baskin in the sunshine a while. Really thinking about talking to some business owners in the sunshine state. ( really )