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That's their nature, TW. the independents fulfill an important niche in trucking. However, they tend to have to use brokers to get loads since they are occupied driving, planning, maintaining, more planning and etc. And the unions ARE in evidence. Teamsters mostly. They cover the ports, many boxload haulers (FedEx, Con-Way etc). And THEY are definitely true to form and behind much of the mischief and shenanigans. My usual feelings regarding unions (esp after the IBEW and I fell out) apply. The independents are the industry bellwether, followed by the owner/ops. Already, independents and gypsies are parking and selling their rigs. Soon, the ranks of company drivers will swell, which is good for major trucking companies but bad for competition. In the end, YOU will pay for the trouble in the form of higher cost of living. We deliver almost everything you have and when the rates go up, your prices will go up. Quote:
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