[cdswans]

It's official! Read all about it, here . .

Fleets tell suppliers they’re changing


“It’s going to continue to be a long-term problem for the industry,” said Moyes. “We’ve got to find ways to make it a better job and to pay drivers more.”

Swift Transportation president Jerry Moyes

“At the end of the day, the job is what it is – driving a truck and being away from home,” added Quinn. “So [finding new drivers] will come down to how much we can pay them. I expect drivers are going to be making a lot more money.”

Pat Quinn, co-chairman of U.S. Xpress Enterprises


PM me if you've run out of places to stow your excess cash.

[Mr. Ford95]

I'll believe it when I see it with those 2 in particular. It would sure be nice for drivers to get a pay increase, at the pay those 2 put out it's hard to have a home to go to unless you have some miles under your belt already.

[Orangetxguy]

Originally Posted by Mr. Ford95

I'll believe it when I see it with those 2 in particular. It would sure be nice for drivers to get a pay increase, at the pay those 2 put out it's hard to have a home to go to unless you have some miles under your belt already.

Totally agree Mr! :thumbsup:

[bentstrider]

If you're in it for the money, that's one thing.
If it's more for the lifestyle and the fact that living in one place isn't your thing, it wouldn't be too much of a biggie.
But if it happens, both parties of thought win.