Ok, its time for one of those opinion post about what the future holds. Near future or far it does not matter. What issues do you think will affect us the most. What do you predict? Everybody get your crystal balls out and get your prophecy in early.
H.O.S? I keep hearing rumors that we are going back to the old hours of service and that some big changes could come of it. Mainly in long schedules that can not be made in less than 10 hours. What do you think will happen?
Economy? The economy is getting another shock from the housing sector. If people are having such a hard time paying their mortgage can they buy other stuff? Will that affect freight levels for us?
Hiring new drivers? Are your terminals still hiring? From what I hear our teriminal still is. And it is starting to hurt with not enough freight. Does OD know something we don't and the drivers are needed, or, are we going into a slow season packed with too many drivers?
Slow season? You experienced guys especially jump in here. Do you think freight will slow down big time this winter or will we stay steady? I have heard arguments to support both sides.
Winter weather? Does this hot summer mean a bad icy winter? Or are you in the global warming crowd that thinks bermuda shorts and flip-flops will be the thing to wear this winter?
If you have other issues that you think might make an effect then put them on too. Mexican drivers, cost of fuel, Doing business with China, etc, etc.
H.O.S? I keep hearing rumors that we are going back to the old hours of service and that some big changes could come of it. Mainly in long schedules that can not be made in less than 10 hours. What do you think will happen?
Economy? The economy is getting another shock from the housing sector. If people are having such a hard time paying their mortgage can they buy other stuff? Will that affect freight levels for us?
Hiring new drivers? Are your terminals still hiring? From what I hear our teriminal still is. And it is starting to hurt with not enough freight. Does OD know something we don't and the drivers are needed, or, are we going into a slow season packed with too many drivers?
Slow season? You experienced guys especially jump in here. Do you think freight will slow down big time this winter or will we stay steady? I have heard arguments to support both sides.
Winter weather? Does this hot summer mean a bad icy winter? Or are you in the global warming crowd that thinks bermuda shorts and flip-flops will be the thing to wear this winter?
If you have other issues that you think might make an effect then put them on too. Mexican drivers, cost of fuel, Doing business with China, etc, etc.