Sorry you feel that way.
but there's a BIG different between D&G and doing something about this. when it comes to trucking, well just look on my rig and tell me how many truckers you know that went to that length to make their voice herd. i am also routinely communicate with the FMCSA, my representatives and others. how many on the shout-box do that ?
when it comes to the economy i know for a fact exactly where it's heading to. and takes many steps to protect myself and my family. this is not G&D as you say. it's facing reality.
only 2 decades ago drivers pay used to be 4 times better then a food servant. today's pay is only twice!.
here's a good read that, to a point, explain why :
Activist Post: 60 Facts That Prove The American Middle Class is Being Wiped Out
if someone can give us rezone to think that expedite rates & volume will pick up soon and stay that way for some time, go ahead.
but you know what?- i simply do not see expediters on the roads anymore .