truck shut down??

[choperbob]

i had to hear about this from my family who saw it on the tv. typical. just what is it supposed to accomplish? not a gosh darn thing. as long as american sheep of this generation are willing to pay fuel is gonna just keep rising. shucks big business knows the worst we will do is grip at a low mumble. low, because someone might hear us and we might lose our job. good thing our founding fathers are dead, because they would ship us all back to the brittish. fuel only went up 90 cents in a month. no big deal. we will keep bending over and dig deep to pay it too. i'm looking forward to a lot of gutless blasts about this post. boo hoo to them. does anyone have an idea or link where we might really do something about this fuel cost situation or is it gonna be easier to blast chopperbob? probably easier just to dump on me. we just ain't got the guts our ancesters had when they raised up against what they felt was wrong.

[Rev.Vassago]

The only thing I'm gonna dump on you for is the fact that there are already countless threads on here regarding it, and the search button works.

[mikey4069]

i had to hear about this from my family who saw it on the tv. typical. just what is it supposed to accomplish? not a gosh darn thing. as long as american sheep of this generation are willing to pay fuel is gonna just keep rising. shucks big business knows the worst we will do is grip at a low mumble. low, because someone might hear us and we might lose our job. good thing our founding fathers are dead, because they would ship us all back to the brittish. fuel only went up 90 cents in a month. no big deal. we will keep bending over and dig deep to pay it too. i'm looking forward to a lot of gutless blasts about this post. boo hoo to them. does anyone have an idea or link where we might really do something about this fuel cost situation or is it gonna be easier to blast chopperbob? probably easier just to dump on me. we just ain't got the guts our ancesters had when they raised up against what they felt was wrong.

Your right bob OUR founding fathers are turning in thier graves . Our gov has lost touch with the people. Lets talk about how everything has shot up in price like food, propane, heating oils etc etc the list goes on and on all due to high fuel cost. I cant get foodstamps in cali because im ******

[Windwalker]

mikey4069

Your right bob OUR founding fathers are turning in thier graves . Our gov has lost touch with the people. Lets talk about how everything has shot up in price like food, propane, heating oils etc etc the list goes on and on all due to high fuel cost. I cant get foodstamps in cali because im ******

And that's EXACTLY WHY I'm running for President as a "WRITE-IN CANDIDATE" this year. The "popular candidates" are "ROMANCING" the folks that are able to donate $$$$ to thier campaign and forgetting about the rest of us. For every one person that is able to donate that, there are more than a thousand of us that can not. We outnumber them. If you can not make that donation to their party, PM me and I will give you my name to write in on the ballot this year.

I'm doing this because of the AMBIGUOUS NUMBERS they hide behind for employment, and the fact that they are able to choose what is convenient for them to use for "COST OF LIVING" figures. The cost of food can go up 4 times over, and it does not affect your COST OF LIVING. The cost of energy is not included, so when you're paying $100/gallon, your cost of living will still be the same as it is now. And, for those that are able to CLOG THE HIWAYS WITH THEIR MOTORHOMES, that may be true. But, for the rest of us, a plate of food once a year is not realistic.

When Bill Clinton won the election from the "elder Bush", he said "THE PEOPLE HAVE SENT US A SIGNAL". Well, this year, LET'S SEND THEM A REAL SIGNAL. Give ME your vote.

[GMAN]

I have heard very little about a strike. That is part of the problem. There is no organization. A strike will not work for a single day. If there is to be an impact the trucks will need to stop for about a week. It will not work without mass participation. Many owner operators have already parked or lost their trucks. Some have gone back to being a company driver. It will be interesting to see how many people actually participate in this strike. There have been those who have been calling for a strike for years. In order to be effective, there will need to be a spokesman and organization. It will be necessary to have extensive media coverage. You need to have clearly defined wants or objectives when you go on strike. What do you want to accomplish? Simply complaining about high fuel costs isn't going to do anything. What do you want the government or industry to do? Who are you striking against?

Much of the problem we have with oil prices is the government. We have those who use environmental issues to prevent drilling in known oil reserves. The government allowed the major oil companies to merge taking much of the competition out of the equation. Without real competition prices will rise out of control. There is no real effort to encourage alternative fuel sources. We probably have the largest reserves of natural gas in the world, but no distribution system. I heard a guy talking the other day who said that he pays $0.63/gallon to run his vehicle on natural gas. If there were good alternatives prices for diesel and other oil related fuels would drop over night.

Having said that, I am on strike until Wednesday. 8)

[Windwalker]

I have heard very little about a strike. That is part of the problem. There is no organization. A strike will not work for a single day. If there is to be an impact the trucks will need to stop for about a week. It will not work without mass participation. Many owner operators have already parked or lost their trucks. Some have gone back to being a company driver. It will be interesting to see how many people actually participate in this strike. There have been those who have been calling for a strike for years. In order to be effective, there will need to be a spokesman and organization. It will be necessary to have extensive media coverage. You need to have clearly defined wants or objectives when you go on strike. What do you want to accomplish? Simply complaining about high fuel costs isn't going to do anything. What do you want the government or industry to do? Who are you striking against?

Much of the problem we have with oil prices is the government. We have those who use environmental issues to prevent drilling in known oil reserves. The government allowed the major oil companies to merge taking much of the competition out of the equation. Without real competition prices will rise out of control. There is no real effort to encourage alternative fuel sources. We probably have the largest reserves of natural gas in the world, but no distribution system. I heard a guy talking the other day who said that he pays $0.63/gallon to run his vehicle on natural gas. If there were good alternatives prices for diesel and other oil related fuels would drop over night.

Having said that, I am on strike until Wednesday. 8)

In the past, I have always supported them. I HAVE shut down for the period of time of the "SUPPOSED" strike. But, I was one of the very few. This year, I will also support it, and again, I suspect I will be one of the very few.

[Rev.Vassago]

In the past, I have always supported them. I HAVE shut down for the period of time of the "SUPPOSED" strike. But, I was one of the very few. This year, I will also support it, and again, I suspect I will be one of the very few.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. ~Ancient Klingon Proverb

"fool me once shame on you....fool me twice....uh,uh...fool me won't get fooled again." George W. Bush.

[repete]

GMAN for our spokesmen, who seconds that

[heavyhaulerss]

truck shut down??

now why when i saw this post was i thinking someone had a truck that shut down on him ? thought i was on maintenace page. i need some coffee

[Malaki86]

GMAN for our spokesmen, who seconds that

Sounds better than the truckers the news will pick as our spokesman - you know - someone like Billy Joe Jim Bob with 3 missing front teeth, hasn't shaved/showered/brushed his hair in over 2 months and talks like, well, dunno how to explain it except out of a 10 minute talk with him you can understand 3 or 4 words.

[mikey4069]

We need to do what OUR founding fathers did Stand up and say enough is enough . Im just talking about fuel prices we are way way over taxed. Lets take I-5 its one of the worst roads in the nation , what are they doing with all that road tax they get i mean we all pay it every time we fuel our trucks and 4 wheelers. I say we write in WINDWALKER. IF a enough truckers did it someone would notice. :evil:

[choperbob]

yeah i'm gonna shut down for 3 days, but it is convienient because my pov needs work and so does truck. g'man is right. the trucking industry need a front man but i think we might have 100,000 folks who want the job. This end of the industry need to get organized somehow. how do we even try to organize all us drivers, co. drivers, lease purchase, o/o, local, regional, dedicated, otr, drivers driving for o/oltl,expedited, van, hh, reefer, and the list goes on. each aspect of this trade has special needs, someone maybe can come up with a common denominator that might get us all on 1 page for a while. we cannot forget our brothers the teamsters, they are getting pinched also. only way i see it is if we somehow convince the owners of companies like swift, jb hunt, werner that it would help them also. ps vote for me as prez, i support the new united american dixie party.

[heavyhaulerss]

Sounds better than the truckers the news will pick as our spokesman - you know - someone like Billy Joe Jim Bob with 3 missing front teeth, hasn't shaved/showered/brushed his hair in over 2 months and talks like, well, dunno how to explain it except out of a 10 minute talk with him you can understand 3 or 4 words.
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HEY I resemble that remark!!!

[countryhorseman]

Truckers have a spokes person and a front man as you put it!

It is called OOIDA!!! They go to bat for every driver out there, regardless if they are company drivers or Owner Operators. They are in Washington right now trying to do something to help with the fuel prices, rates, etc.

But with a little of 360,000 members, they do not get the notice some of the larger organizations do!

OOIDA is there for the drivers! The ATA is only there to protect the big trucking companies that are members, and could give a squat about the drivers.

Join OOIDA, and tell 10 of year buddies, and have them tell 10 more. Maybe when that number reaches 3,000,000 - Washington and Big Business will take the Truckers serious.

Carry on as usual!

[Windwalker]

Truckers have a spokes person and a front man as you put it!

It is called OOIDA!!! They go to bat for every driver out there, regardless if they are company drivers or Owner Operators. They are in Washington right now trying to do something to help with the fuel prices, rates, etc.

But with a little of 360,000 members, they do not get the notice some of the larger organizations do!

OOIDA is there for the drivers! The ATA is only there to protect the big trucking companies that are members, and could give a squat about the drivers.

Join OOIDA, and tell 10 of year buddies, and have them tell 10 more. Maybe when that number reaches 3,000,000 - Washington and Big Business will take the Truckers serious.

Carry on as usual!

OOIDA has a very major flaw...

Owner/Operator, Independant Drivers of America.

Doesn't say a word about all the company drivers.

While they have gone into court for some things, there are a whole lot of other things they haven't touched. P.A.T.T. and C.R.A.S.H. are able to take DOT into court, why can't OOIDA???? :?:

Or are they afraid to??? :?:

[countryhorseman]

OOIDA is for all drivers, as I have stated! The name was originated in 1973 as originally a group of O/O's, but it was found that all drivers needed a voice, and their mission was expanded. To prevent loosing the identity and recognition they work so hard to earn, the name was never changed! One does not have to be an O/O to be a member or be represented by OOIDA. Please read the FAQS on their website before you dispute what I have stated. I am currently a Company Driver, and have been a member since 2001!

OOIDA has taken the DOT to court, and there are still actions pending over HOS. Again, the facts are on the website, in the Truckers News, and a few other trade magazines. Do the research before you make claims!

Here is the link to their home page: http://www.ooida.com/
Accomplishments: http://www.ooida.com/about_us/about_us.html - do any of you remember the crap that went on in Tennessee in the '80's, OOIDA took to task and stopped it! The list is extensive, and benefits all drivers!

Membership Page: https://www.ooida.com/Secure/membership_form.htm


OOIDA is the only voice in Washington RIGHT NOW, that is trying to help you, the Professional Driver! Be you an Owner Operator or Company Driver.

Truckers have a spokes person and a front man as you put it!

It is called OOIDA!!! They go to bat for every driver out there, regardless if they are company drivers or Owner Operators. They are in Washington right now trying to do something to help with the fuel prices, rates, etc.

But with a little of 360,000 members, they do not get the notice some of the larger organizations do!

OOIDA is there for the drivers! The ATA is only there to protect the big trucking companies that are members, and could give a squat about the drivers.

Join OOIDA, and tell 10 of year buddies, and have them tell 10 more. Maybe when that number reaches 3,000,000 - Washington and Big Business will take the Truckers serious.


Carry on as usual!

OOIDA has a very major flaw...

Owner/Operator, Independant Drivers of America.

Doesn't say a word about all the company drivers.

While they have gone into court for some things, there are a whole lot of other things they haven't touched. P.A.T.T. and C.R.A.S.H. are able to take DOT into court, why can't OOIDA???? :?:

Or are they afraid to??? :?:

[countryhorseman]

Subscribe to this e-newsletter if you would like to keep up with the daily goings on in the trucking industry.

It is FREE, and you do not have to be an OOIDA member to subscribe!

http://www.landlinemag.com/newsletter/newsletter.asp

[choperbob]

my boss contacted ooida, their reply was they cannot legally openly support this kind of shutdown.

[Rev.Vassago]

my boss contacted ooida, their reply was they cannot legally openly support this kind of shutdown.

Plus, there's no profit to be made, so there's no reason for them to support it.