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I've had 3 or 4 a year and my last carrier takes 38% of my work...Why? Maybe the same as D-Time? carrier loses an hour of that units time and maybe losses a load opp? which costs them money..

That is exactly what I meant Star...some will chase you down and some won't bother...like the mood of the day... Why they have it that way is they really want the RV haulers and cattle ranchers with trailers..the combo units...

Thinking I am getting buried... Now how about that $20 penalty for not submitting a BOL within 24 hrs....making drivers go find a scanner and such when they can simply wait for a load at a closer Wally World.. thats another deal breaker...aka wart

Greg..I don't know...maybe ask John in his thread... Joshua Tree....U2....yup

Ya know in our grand daddies day...he would of went out and got a second job....maybe even weekend work...or momma would take in a kid to babysit or do laundry for the rich...

Living wage? that is so open ended...to who's living and to what standard...is that steak 3 times a week or once a month? maybe green fees once a month instead of once a week? 2 cars or a bus pass..? these people are employees..living and working for a living...they depend on the...

I agree to that to a point....how long at the present pay scale will the company be able to sustain those profits without the cuts? I can't imagine a company arbitarily cutting wages while it maintains the same or better profits..that would be a shame..

Aren't you using YOUR own set of standards? And organs is whole different discussion... What I am saying is ...one should take care of thier lifes needs first and then...one can share IF they feel so compelled....like I donate my old coats to the coat drive and my clothes...I was a blood donor...

hey...Whats the old saying...I am not my neighbours keeper? I do for me and my family and that is all that is required...of any individual...if everyone took care of their own sphere we wouldn't need any welfare care...and IF I so chose out of the generosity of my heart...I'll drop a buck or 2...

My neighbors are not my concern..they live their lives the way they want to....I take care of ME and my immediate responsiblities..maybe if everyone would just take care of themselves..we'd all be better off...

How did you come to that conclusion? I've known the big bucks ...and how much steak I ate...the money in bars, the new car every 2 years....and all the restaurant meals and the tips!!...I;ve been on the low end as well...lots of KD and PB sandwiches...and water... One thing I've discovered...

she does not come out in the winter anymore...I just have long arms....:rolleyes:

looks like the wage cuts helped them turn that profit...there is almost no way to conclude one way or the other....companies are supposed to make a profit...that is the point....

A good de-icing product does wonders.. and winter blades and some vasoline...

Unions wanted their share of the $$$ in good times..now in bad times...time to give some back....only fair...

I'll sell ya my set..still in box.....no need for the toys, the ole fashion way works best...I am a professional driver :eek:

HEY...mister,.. Bison hasn't had snow wise guy...was in Michigan City the other night and 3 inches of the stuff...and my regular wipers worked just fine..thank you very much...;)

Guess I was referring to a NEW start up business...when states compete against each other to get the plant and give away the store literally...in one way it does screw the taxpayers in the short term...but if it is successful the paybacks can be even bigger.... I was once a dept manager in a...

A company moves to a state with lets say get enticements..the pay back is jobs...local people working, getting a pay check, paying taxes that weren't available had the company not moved there..spending their wages in local stores, supporting local activities and yet other businesses .I thinks...

Greg is correct...The world is changing and it does not need us anymore except as consumers....the world is getting developed and the rules have changed greatly...we just can not compete at this time unless we went back to 5 bucks an hour...we produce little and consume greatly....a companies...