Trucking exec says worst is over

rookietrucker · May 27, 2009

Thrilla from Manila: Trucking exec says worst is over

MANILA, PHILIPPINES -- We had to search the planet to get this, but hey we got it.

The head of one of Americas biggest carriers says the worst of the recession might be behind us.

According to a story in the Manila Philippines Bulletin, Doug Stotlar, the CEO of Con-way Inc., said that after February marked the low-point for the industry, as he put it, it looks like we may have crossed the bottom.

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Mastertech · May 27, 2009

It would be nice if the guy was right, but I ain't gonna hold my breath.

24valve puller · May 28, 2009

Problem is that there might be more freight to move but it will be moved at the current rates for a long time, and I have no intention of wearing my truck out any longer for what these people are willing to give us and competing with the mega carriers that will work for $1.25 a mile

follmerpa · May 29, 2009

I sure hope he knows what hes talking about.

It will be nice getting more miles.

paul

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