One year report

Thanks TinyTim,
I would imagine that a lot of us wannabes are having to think very, very seriously about making a career change right now in this economic climate. I'm fortunate in that I have a job that is satisfactory to me (school bus driving) so I don't have to "launch" into trucking immediately. I want join the ranks of the members I've met on the forum, but not at the risk of falling flat on my face. I'll go to driving school next summer and in the meanwhile continue to learn and stay abreast of industry forecasts.

From everything I've read in the forum, both positive and negative, about the experiences of newbies, making it for 2 years as you have is the exception rather than the rule. I wish you continued success and happiness!

 

Not so fast...
The trucking industry is one of the first industries to experience recessionary trends. And, therefore, is conversely one of the first industries to experience economic recovery. If, " The number of people employed in the industry is the lowest it has been since 1995 . " it is true, then the optimist would regard this as good news. And especially for the Owner Operator wannabes who will be in great demand once this economy begins to recover. Each industry will purge, during times of economic contraction, it's excesses, and those who are over paid, along with those who are under worked. For many who have experienced high times and good pay in this industry they will find it unworthy of their time to perform the same work for less. But for those who enter this industry during low times and poor pay they will continue to be encouraged as their experience improves along with the improvement in the economy. It's all about timing, you'll want to get in just before demand increase and while the supply of trucks and drivers continues to decrease.

 

Why dont EVERYONE sit down. Big companies, everyone. And say look, these fkn ppl wantin their product pulled is gonna have to

pay this much,nothing less. Nobody undercut one another..lol that would last...ugh...... ..... .....bout 5 secs.lol

 

Owner operator wannabes ??? In great demand ? If you are referring to lease operators they are NOT O/O's . No wannabe will make it as an O/O . So you think the future of the industry is cheap labor because they are stupid enough to be abused for substandard wages . "Continue to be encouraged " ? Tell me what encouragement they are getting now .
Those that are paid well will continue to be paid well . They have customers that must have quality service and are willing to pay for a professional with reliable equipment move their goods . Schneider can continue to move products made in third world companies for WlMart and pay accordingly .

 

lol..I still saw students being trained and experienced drivers lookin for work with no luck

 

Ya they just look at figures on paper. Are we making more money off tax breaks then we lost off accidents..$ is the only thing these corporate giants care about. Not you.