April 22nd, 2008 @ admin // No Comments
(More) As diesel prices inch even higher, the rising cost are effecting truckers in a bad way. Truckers are trying to make a change. Independent trucking companies are begining to feel a huge strain. Some independent trucking companies are trying to organize a strike. Independent trucking companies play a large roll in delivering products that [...]
April 22nd, 2008 @ admin // 2 Comments
(More)I know what you’re thinking, “I have to get home” or “If I’m parked I’m not making money.” You’re right, and we are all guilty of using those reasons to take loads that we shouldn’t take. But there are other things to consider, the main one being the cost to operate. As an owner/operator or [...]
fuel prices &on the road &owner operator &truck driver &truck loads &trucking &trucking company
April 17th, 2008 @ admin // No Comments
(More)Yep, I said it! DON’T TAKE IT! If you want to see better rates in the trucking industry, then you need to grow a pair and turn down unprofitable jobs. Let’s assume for a minute that you are in business to turn a profit. I hope that’s a safe assumption. Now, if it takes $1.38/mile [...]
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