This is the cycle I have seen since I started working here, but this time was the worst. I am one trainers at my yard. I asked why we were hiring so much the last 2 years? Was told one of the new higher ups that came from Express said we were not staffed for the future surge in freight levels. That higher up resigned last year. We hired 12 over the last 2 years, no increase in runs, and 5 of them are left, still scratching and clawing for every mile and hour they can get.