Truck drivers fear loss of freight and company contracts
10 posts across 5 communities in the last 30 days; 40% from r/Truckers.
“Thanks for any and all responses … 8 year CDL holder , no endorsements, planning on getting hazmat , tanker , doubles in the next 6 months. I’m starting a little bit of a new chapter… and unexpected pay issue ended my employment early so I’m looking around … based out of NC”
“The truck is loaded. The receiver can’t take it. The next receiving time matters, but so does whether the truck can wait there and what the carrier has scheduled afterward. We’d establish those details, identify who can approve a revised delivery plan, and put the realistic…”
“I have a large customer for little under a decade now that has a huge annual volume of end dumps. Never stuck my toe in but they really need help and could get me more volume. Any carriers or brokers got advice?”
Multiple truckers express concern about a sudden loss of freight or being let go by their companies. They worry that this trend is widespread, impacting the entire industry.
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“The truck is loaded. The receiver can’t take it. The next receiving time matters, but so does whether the truck can wait there and what the carrier has scheduled afterward. We’d establish those details, identify who can approve a revised delivery plan, and put the…”
“Thanks for any and all responses … 8 year CDL holder , no endorsements, planning on getting hazmat , tanker , doubles in the next 6 months. I’m starting a little bit of a new chapter… and unexpected pay issue ended my employment early so I’m looking around … based out of NC submitted by /u/Broncoboxbox [link] [comments]”
“I have a large customer for little under a decade now that has a huge annual volume of end dumps. Never stuck my toe in but they really need help and could get me more volume. Any carriers or brokers got advice? submitted by /u/Affectionate-Bid-102 [link] [comments]”
“Anyone in here drive for one? Considering taking a job to get back in a truck after 2+years. Looking for what to expect... submitted by /u/SexyWampa [link] [comments]”
“I see a lot of semi box trucks mainly with FedEx and have a few questions. Is there a specific name for yalls trucks? What do yall haul? Is it mainly for more direct freight that is time sensitive and fragile? submitted by /u/Parking-Signature867 [link] [comments]”
“I was working on an hourly basis, was just about to hit my two month mark. I had 5 customers put into the system, and was about to book my first load. This was on a Thursday, and he ended up moving it to the next Tuesday. I had 4 other customers that all had shipments also going out the next week, and had made a report on my break, showing exactly what they were shipping, when they were shipping, and all of the pertinent information about shipments. My manager had told me that he was going to gi”
“I have heard that truck drivers are going on strike, but I was wondering if you guys are joining us. As company drivers we are going on strike on October 1st because we demand better pay, more truck parking, less harassment from the DOT, less broker pay and more driver pay, laws that force shippers and receivers to provide more facilities and treat truck drivers better. submitted by /u/Lopsided_Delivery_93 [link] [comments]”
“My truck is in another state at a repair shop. The company rented a truck which i returned to the company yard. If I resign, would this be considered abandonment? submitted by /u/Red-Dog-Run [link] [comments]”
“I'm considering signing on with a guy contracting with AI fleet for 10% of what the truck brings in + 1k signing bonus + profit sharing in January. He has about 6 trucks contracted with them, and others with FedEx and JB. 10% sounds low, but I've only been a company driver since 2011. I've been out of the industry for just under a year trying to transition into IT, but I need about another 6 months to a year of online courses to make that happen. I developed Crohn's disease and I”
“Pretty much what the title suggests, got called today saying there is no more freight and I can either wait it out or part ways. Sucks ass cause I really liked this company, but I’m worried everywhere I go there won’t be anymore freight. submitted by /u/SinfulEthan13 [link] [comments]”