What’s next in trucking?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Chi Town Steers, Apr 23, 2025.

  1. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    That's a big deal. That says a lot about the company. You want every conversation to the company to be professional so it's easier for everyone to focus on the issue and not something else. It also minimizes things escalating just to prove who is in charge.
     
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  3. Someguywithquestions

    Someguywithquestions Light Load Member

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    I'd actually say the LTL segment would be the first to get automated away. At least Linehaul, not P&D but #### doing P&D. 12 hours of city driving dealing with bitter lowlife warehouse miscreants.
     
  4. austinmike

    austinmike Road Train Member

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    Me either. Drove this one for awhile in Texas. Hated it. Ran good though. Shifter had nine feet of slop compared to a Cascadia.
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  5. 7speed

    7speed Light Load Member

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    Yes.
    Retirement! :D
     
  6. Iamoverit

    Iamoverit Road Train Member

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    The industry as a whole gives a glimpse into the future. We are slowly collapsing and morphing into a prison state. Gates and Turner will get their wish of population reduction while AI and machines become the iron fist of the few that can control it all.
     
  7. hope not dumb twucker

    hope not dumb twucker Road Train Member

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    Yeah John Connor tried to warn us. Even Arnold. We’re doomed. Get the beer popcorn and comfy chair watch the #### show happen.
     
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  8. Brandt

    Brandt Road Train Member

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    They have these trucks they are claiming 670HP 3,500 torque and 1,200 mile range and maybe 12 MPG. If they can build them and they are more reliable seems I can see people would buying them. They are going to use Scania engines they seem to be better then what we have.
     
  9. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Road Train Member

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    12 MPG is significant. I think that could be a game changer.
     
  10. Iamoverit

    Iamoverit Road Train Member

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    You'll lose the extra revenue gained from the fuel savings on paying for the overpriced repairs/maintenance and labor rates.
     
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