Am I hearing slow?

[barney]

I seem to be seeing a lot of posts comcerning how slow business is. Is it realy slower than normal or is it becacue I am considering returning bact to driving? If it is slow I guess you can blame it on me, happens every time I try anything.

 

[highway star]

If you're coming back in a van I'd say hold off right now. D's are a bit better in some cases, but a lot of them are saying it's slow too. It's definately not what it should be this time of year.

 

[redbone]

>If you're coming back in a van I'd say hold off right now.
>D's are a bit better in some cases, but a lot of them are
>saying it's slow too. It's definately not what it should be
>this time of year.

So, in your humble opinion a "B" or "C" truck should not try at this time. And as a driver just how would a person tell the owner about this?

 

[highway star]

First, thanks for noticeing how humble I am. Just one of the things that makes me so freakin' awesome. The C trucks, being dock level, probably are doing a bit better than vans. It just seems to be the vans, and particularly those of us that depend on Big 3, that are having a tough time. As far as how to deal with an owner, can't help you there.

 

[FIS53]

Ok Barney if it's your fault I'm making less, how about some solutions???(hahaha) Seems the expediting end may be in a bit of a slump especially vans. But at least I'm working to cure that. I'm out canvassing potential customers. Gotta do something to bring it back.
Rob Fis

 

[dhalltoyo]

If you are thinking about purchasing a truck and then trying to find a home for it, you may want to wait. But, if you are purchasing a truck that is signed on with one of the more lucrative carriers, and that truck can stay in the fleet it reduces the risk factor.

If you are considering a cargo van it is the ONLY way that you can get your foot in the door with the better carriers.

PS. I do have a cargo van that can stay in the fleet and it is for sale if you might be interested. You can send me a private email if you have additional questions. It is also posted in the classifieds as Duramax Diesel.

 

[davebeckym]

One of the reasons we're slow, @ least where I'm from, is a lot of the companies stockpiled parts from Delphi. That's a lot less JIT freight in Saginaw.

 

[barney]

Guess I should have made it clear earlier on that I am not interested in driving a van. I can't see how you guys make any money. It's kind of like having a part time job with full time bills.I keep telling the mail man that Bill doesn't live here. I have always driven a D and once a CR. I did great in the CR. Then I discovered class 8 D trucks.