Truck Driving Jobs

mccfry · #1 08-29-2007, 11:30 PM

starting to wonder if this is a good career track now that Bush has screwed one more segment of our workforce. What does everyone think, is it still a good career choice ?

PackRatTDI · #2 08-29-2007, 11:59 PM

If all you haul is loads to and from the border, you might see a decline. Other than that, quit buying the doomsday bull being forcefed to us by the teamsters.

Bush was only upholding an agreement that Billy Boy made, so if you're going to start pointing fingers, start pointing them towards Long Island.

greg3564 · #3 08-30-2007, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PackRatTDI

If all you haul is loads to and from the border, you might see a decline. Other than that, quit buying the doomsday bull being forcefed to us by the teamsters.

Bush was only upholding an agreement that Billy Boy made, so if you're going to start pointing fingers, start pointing them towards Long Island.

Well doomsday it might not, but it will hurt the U.S. trucking industry. With Schneider, Celadon, CFI and more having Mexican subsidiaries, most loads going in and out of San Diego, El Paso and Laredo will go to Mexican drivers. These companies will pay Mexican drivers much less with no benefits to do the job we are now. It's a no brainer. With more businesses moving manufacturing south of the border, it means more loads driven through border states.

Fozzy · #4 08-30-2007, 01:31 AM

Which Mexicans?

boneebone · #5 08-30-2007, 02:32 AM

Open your eyes they are already here.

GMAN · #6 08-30-2007, 02:35 AM

Perhaps Americans should cross into Mexico and start competing for jobs in Mexico. :P :wink:

#7 08-30-2007, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg3564

Well doomsday it might not, but it will hurt the U.S. trucking industry. With Schneider, Celadon, CFI and more having Mexican subsidiaries, most loads going in and out of San Diego, El Paso and Laredo will go to Mexican drivers. These companies will pay Mexican drivers much less with no benefits to do the job we are now. It's a no brainer. With more businesses moving manufacturing south of the border, it means more loads driven through border states.

BINGO!!!!

And since the enforcement of cabotage laws in this country are a complete joke, you will see Mexican drivers doing more interstating as well. This will take even more runs away from American drivers. Also, this whole deal will be an extra incentive for businesses to make a run for the border. Why? 50% of the cost of any manufactured product is due to transportation-related expenses. So if you can cut these in half by moving to Mexico....

Drivers, the writing's on the wall and it sure as hell ain't in English. Glad I'm in LTL. Let you guys duke it out with people willing to pull for .GPM (Gorditas Per Mile) :lol:

Jumbo · #8 08-30-2007, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fozzy

Which Mexicans?

I think he is refering to old Mexiacns. The new Mexicans areon our side.

choperbob · #9 08-30-2007, 04:06 PM

i have other things to worry about. ie. dot regs passed by nondriving lawmakers. rules are gonna hit non english speaking drivers harder than the rest of us. right now there is such a shortage of drivers that i do not see how it is gonna hurt much if any. the cheapoo companies are gonna keep hiring and loosing their inexp. drivers as fast as they are now anyway. but if you are really afraid, it is a good time to get out of trucking.

JBenson2 · #10 08-30-2007, 04:39 PM

Whether you are union or non-union, get ready, here they come...

Mexican Trucks Begin Crossing The Border

WASHINGTON -- The Teamsters Union said it has been told by officials in the Transportation Department's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that the first Mexican trucks will be coming across the border on Saturday.

"What a slap in the face to American workers, opening the highways to dangerous trucks on Labor Day weekend, one of the busiest driving weekends of the year," said Teamsters President Jim Hoffa.