I've heard the same thing. Still, there will be other carriers that WILL have to hire them, when some of these lesser carrier's drivers seek to move up to better companies, like FedEx, Averitt etc.

Either way, wages will be kept low.

Let's not forget that while we didn't get a raise and lost our bonuses, FedEx didn't make us (drivers anyway) take a CUT like other carries did. But with an oversupply in the future, the marketplace will dictate future wages.

Also, just because there will be the same amount of freight that needs to be hauled, that doesn't mean that the same number of drivers will be required. For example: 1000shipments split between 4 companies may require X number of drivers, But that same 1000 shipments split between 3 (or 2) companies would require less drivers.

Sadly, we're just going to have wait and see how it pans out. There is nothing we can do about it. I'm still hoping that they can stay in the game, for the good of the industry.

That was my point exactly.

That's why I said MOST and not ALL, there would be some better load averages and less mty miles for sure, plus those that were cut would come back before hiring off the street. Still most would find jobs, someones gotta do it, lol.

FM

I'm waiting to see the new Yel-way freight trucks start showing up

YRCW is done.
The only question at this point is WHEN?

greed kills !!!!!!

Your looking at the wrong companies...YRC will be fine...albeit in what form remains to be seen.

Its the privately held carriers that are in the most trouble.

Rat