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Post by ilovdieselsmoke on Mar 9, 2015 20:55:23 GMT -5
For those of you who face the same port trucking issues on a daily basis. I'm passing this information along to you. We're holding what will be an interesting conference call this weekend. It'll be a handful of truckers as well as invited guest from six different locations. Just a collection of old friends who took part over the years in strategic campaigns which perhaps brought some misery to the industry. This event was clearly decided on after numerous phone calls over the holidays. We have a few ideas that require further investigation before acting. I feel it's time to do more than create another local association but I'm only one person, one vote, so we'll see..
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Post by FUSION on Mar 10, 2015 4:26:15 GMT -5
Let me know, like to be a part of it. Tire of this blog action and drivers just don't get it. Met a young man yesterday (23 yrs old) and wanted to ask question of the industry. Said he was not getting help from veterans in the ports. We had a good conversation, sound like he has a good head on his shoulder. Told him to stay away from FTBT. He works at C&K and said he is happy w/ T. mgr.
I can-not emphasis enough to him and others like him that we (drivers) are the problem. Ilovedieselsmoke, yes we don't need another hero or association. No collusion or monthly meetings or meeting with port management will get any resolution. Collective understanding of business in this (container) industry will elevated driver's comprehension. Action is better then silence.
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Post by ilovdieselsmoke on Mar 17, 2015 15:17:18 GMT -5
Yes I agree. The small one port associations are struggling but we do need to form a coalition among everyone involved along the Atlantic in order make something serious happen. There is no way to get around organizing in some manner. Right now we looking a few options of doing just that but on a massive scale..
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Post by FUSION on Mar 20, 2015 14:26:22 GMT -5
Yes I agree. The small one port associations are struggling but we do need to form a coalition among everyone involved along the Atlantic in order make something serious happen. There is no way to get around organizing in some manner. Right now we looking a few options of doing just that but on a massive scale.. A example of going viral: youtu.be/R2mOak4_Joo
It has touch Savannah to New Jersey, so far. Even the Playpen movement has jump on it. 
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Post by Val on Apr 7, 2015 4:36:51 GMT -5
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Post by FUSION on Apr 12, 2015 20:07:26 GMT -5
I myself am a non-believer of elog, speed limiter or ankle bracelet. It's sad that you can promote automation to drivers already not knowing the difference.
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