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Originally Posted by Hawkjr
Why do i here most of you guys bash this form of trucking?? i see alot of you guys say its cheap and don't make much money.. why is that?? i see container port offers there own gas at 1.35 a gallon but i dont know if its some hoops you have to jump through or not.. but i hear alot of guys on this board not like it.. could some of you guys explain at least some pro's and alot of cons??
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What ports are you planning on running out of?
I know the Port of Houston does not offer $1.35/gallon diesel, and the rates are not much more above $1.00 a mile plus some fuel surcharge! Only recently has laws been implemented to protect the drivers from the junk container chassis that have been on the road for 30 years or more!
Some container haulers in Florida and Georgia shut down their ports last year over stolen FSC's and crappy rates! California is a whole different animal! The ports out there have been trying to make it to where you basically are a port employee, and your truck has to be less than 3 years old, and the list goes on!
I go by the Port here in Houston a couple of times a week, and most of the trucks are older than dirt, in poor repair, and surprised they pass inspection. These guys are running way above the speed limits to get that junk load delivered, to get back and pick up another!
Not too mention, you never truly know what is in those containers! A driver last week was stopped on I-10 for speeding. Upon inspection of the paperwork for the load, the Deputy decided to call DPS and the dogs! Guess what, I load of drugs heading for San Antonio! The container originated in China! Oops! Nope, I like to know what is in my wagon!
Just some thoughts one from a non-container hauler!