Their a too many so call freight brokers (pond scum) who think they can skim a nice profit off the freight rate. OOIDA said it best "SAY NO TO CHEAP FREIGHT" it may help, I have been insulted to many time by the statement " it get you to the house.
Its a sad state of affairs when a mans word and a hand shake is not enough..I have operated that way for a long time, its true I have been taken advantage of a couple of times, but they have to live with being the pond scum and it eventually catchs up with them.
Seem to me he has had good luck with his drivers, I know how it feels to have a bad driver on your truck, been there done that. Contracts seem to be worthless. The Attorney has some very good points and I agree with them. I am in partnership in another trucking operation using tractors and...
If or when the Gov. goes into default make a list of the ones who should NOT be paid:
1. Senators & staff
2. US Reps. & staff
3. All foreign Aide
4. All so call Czars & staff
I know this is a short list, but think of the money...
Make sure you do one think, notify FexEx were you leave the truck, make sure it is safe. Let the owner know were it is located by registered mail with return signed receipted, CYOA. Good Luck
One question to ask " how long can I stay on unemployment benefits" that will answer a lot of questions, why work when you get benefits and also work side job for cash. At 77 I still like to work, it keeps me young.
Finally getting a run at 4 or 5 in the afternoon in rush hour traffic in Chicago and then run all night for a 8 o'clock delivery in the morning delivery, I know its the game but it gets harder and harder as I grow older.:o
From one OLD warrier to another it is hard to say goodby to someone who lived a life time together in a bunker or fox hole, they will be in our hearts and prayers forever.
ALL GAVE SOME, BUT SOME GAVE ALL
James Clapper better be at the top of his game asINTEL chief.. This is not a job for a beginner, case in point EGYPT, its looks as if we were caught flat footed and supprised by this. Time to get serious about INTEL.