Who’s in and who’s out?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Midwest Trucker, Jul 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM.

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What’s your status?

  1. Had my authority and I still do.

    26 vote(s)
    37.1%
  2. Had my authority and no longer do.

    3 vote(s)
    4.3%
  3. Leased on and still do.

    10 vote(s)
    14.3%
  4. Leased on and no longer do.

    2 vote(s)
    2.9%
  5. Had my authority and now lease on.

    1 vote(s)
    1.4%
  6. Was leased on but now have my own authority.

    2 vote(s)
    2.9%
  7. Had authority or leased on but now company drive.

    4 vote(s)
    5.7%
  8. I’m a company driver and wish to remain so.

    15 vote(s)
    21.4%
  9. I’m a company driver but hope to own my own truck.

    2 vote(s)
    2.9%
  10. None of the above but I’ll explain.

    5 vote(s)
    7.1%
  1. Concorde

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    And the year the rate bubble burst.
     
  2. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    I wouldn’t mind seeing what @wichris and others such as @Ridgeline are doing right now. From what I’ve gathered they are far far bigger than myself.
     
  3. Constant Learner

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    And the year they have imported enough third world garbage to permanently destroy the industry.
     
  4. Midwest Trucker

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    Far as foreign drivers, let’s all hope that 47 keeps putting the screws to them. Look, folks like @DUNE-T have been there and done that. That’s not who he’s after. In fact I hope the Dune is on board because it’ll only help all of us. If I’m wrong please correct.
     
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    I don't like to play a game when the odds are against me, smart guy.
     
  6. Concorde

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    Yah, was shocked to learn who the state’s were that grant all these non-domiciled “third world trash”
    Was shocked at how many Montana is responsible for importing and how Texas law doesn’t allow them to enforce the new English language requirement..Kind of funny because no one brought that fact up after the last two high profile accidents in Texas. Can’t wait to see if anyone will put the screws to Texas..stay tuned this could be comical.

    So basically I’m thinking that you are placing blame on Texas, Florida and Montana.

    Florida hands out those non-domiciled licenses out like candy and I’m betting that they won’t enforce ELP due to political reasons, lol. Yah, we give so many out and we don’t even have time to count, lol. Can’t make this crap up and I’m sure everyone already knows, right?

    Think it was Overdrive that had an article I read not long ago about the topic and basically said it’s just the politics of the day and nothing is going to change.

    All for now, seems like another good thread turned into political bs,
     
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    I'm independent, and I have no doubt the uniparty is ruling the country for a very long time.
    And you are the one who is trying to turn the thread into political bs.
     
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    Maybe I misunderstood?

    Who is “they”

    “And the year they have imported”
     
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    Really? Is the content Transportation related?
     
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    How many downturns have you endured as a carrier? I thought you were a company driver. Planning for the down times is part for the course. However, planning for a down turn that lasts several years isn't realistic. Who can seriously claim to be running a business while they're parked for 3 years straight? This hasn't been the normal lull most OOs deal with or plan for.