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Old 03-25-2008, 03:19 AM
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So I am not on here like I used to be. My buddy told me TMC is filing bankruptcy.

Can anyone confirm or deny that?

I am just curious due to that I almost went with them when I first got my CDL. I thought they were financially stable and had really good equipment. I hear though that the equipment is what got them in trouble.

Curious!!!!
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Old 03-25-2008, 03:33 AM
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buddies are always the best source of information :roll:
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http://dockets.justia.com/

Please do your own search rather than spread baseless rumors.
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So I am not on here like I used to be. My buddy told me TMC is filing bankruptcy.

Can anyone confirm or deny that?

I am just curious due to that I almost went with them when I first got my CDL. I thought they were financially stable and had really good equipment. I hear though that the equipment is what got them in trouble.

Curious!!!!
Nope, TMC is still very much alive and kicking and no bankruptcy. This rumor has been going around for awhile now and is being fueled by posts from recruiters at other trucking companies. When companies begin to reach that point you will notice that they start liquidating certain assets so as not to be included in the bankruptcy procedings. There are always subtle signs to look for in any type of company and trust me, there's none of that going on. Let's just say that I'm in a position that would definitely put me "in the know". I have two vacations coming up and I have no plans of cashing them in, if you know what I mean.

Regards...
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Old 03-25-2008, 02:50 PM
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Let me follow up with one more interesting tidbit of information in regards to this bankruptcy scare. I'm going to share with you a broadcast message that was sent to the entire TMC fleet just this moring from Harrold himself that should once and for all lay this myth to rest:

It has been brought to my attention that some of you are hearing rumors out there about our financial condition. I trust all of you working here know better than to fall for some of the crap the competition is spreading around about us. It makes me mad but at the same time you have to laugh. Our competitors can only hope in their wildest dreams that something might happen to TMC. While they're busy worrying about us, we're working as hard as ever to get their freight on our trucks and help you guys make a good living. I'm always available if you have any questions. As always, you guys keep that PRIDE IN YOUR RIDE!!!!!

Take care and be safe.

Harrold Annett
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Old 03-25-2008, 03:22 PM
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OK, I'm going to show my ignorance so others won't have to.

Mr. Harrold Annett, who are you and why should we take your word?
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FYI, I haven't seen any recruiters from other companies spreading the rumors that TMC is going out of business, at least on this board. On the contrary, our company has gotten the story from half a dozen different TMC drivers calling us and rather than eat it up as gospel, I posted a question to TMC drivers to verify, hoping to lay the rumor to rest for you. The answers I've gotten have ranged from everything is fine to Harold taking control of the company again to TMC pulling everyone in and locking their doors.

Rumors are rumors...everyone deals with them at one time or another. But you can't argue the fact that TMC has been in the rumor crosshairs for the past few weeks and what's been happening over there, including the lack of information going to their drivers, has fueled those rumors and speculations over and above the norm.
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OK, I'm going to show my ignorance so others won't have to.

Mr. Harrold Annett, who are you and why should we take your word?
Sorry about that. I should have clarified...Harrold Annett is the man who founded TMC in 1972 and still sits at the helm today. You can find his bio at this link, http://www.tmctrans.com/about2.asp and you can view a little background info on the company as he started it, here, http://www.tmctrainingcenters.com/abouttmc.html
As far as taking his word, I can't prove to you any assurances outside of what you read but I can tell you that I've been with TMC myself for well over 10 years through good times and bad and I've never known this man to ever lie or stretch the facts. He's without a doubt a pretty straight-shooter.

Hope this helps some.
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And FYI, it's not just TMC. There's a lot of companies that are in the rumor pot, Swift currently being the biggest morsal.

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