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Post by Al on Dec 11, 2010 17:10:46 GMT -5
A few of us here in the Newport News,VA area are thinking of forming a new group specifically geared toward Tidewater owner#operators. I am hoping that we can find support from many of you on this forum. At present there are only a handful of us who are contributing members but we'll keep everyone informed of our progress. We certainly would appreciate any suggestions that serious minded drivers would like to contribute. As of now this is not going to be officially announced until sometime after the New Year. However we have contacted legal counsel to discuss the best way to set up such a venture.
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Post by bigdog on Dec 12, 2010 7:50:48 GMT -5
plese post on here when you decide to hld first meeting. i know a few drivers across in norfok who would like to come. good luck. i am sure others are willing to join.
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Post by keysvilletrucker on Dec 12, 2010 15:57:51 GMT -5
You've got my attention. Date,time,place in 2011. I'll bring live bodies.
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Post by andy on Dec 12, 2010 17:11:53 GMT -5
is this group gonna be for company drivers too?
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Post by rjones56 on Dec 12, 2010 19:23:41 GMT -5
New to the board,not new to port.Since I work out of the tidewater area I`m very interested in doing something that will benefit me.I live in the Shenandoah Valley.I would be interested in joining any cause that benefits us all.
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Post by cornflake on Dec 13, 2010 10:25:41 GMT -5
A few of us here in the Newport News,VA area are thinking of forming a new group specifically geared toward Tidewater owner#operators. I am hoping that we can find support from many of you on this forum. At present there are only a handful of us who are contributing members but we'll keep everyone informed of our progress. We certainly would appreciate any suggestions that serious minded drivers would like to contribute. As of now this is not going to be officially announced until sometime after the New Year. However we have contacted legal counsel to discuss the best way to set up such a venture. Good luck guys. I'm also interested in seeing something serious happen soon. I think there are several people here that have had experience with doing just what you are talking about. Not to sound like a smart ass but my advice would be to make contact with them before any past mistakes are repeated. Please keep everyone updated on this forum. |
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Post by shortcircut on Dec 13, 2010 16:54:37 GMT -5
I have been pulling containers since 1994 and an owner op off and on since 2000 . If someone has some serious and new ideas, I would be glad to help any way I can, but, if it the same old "Biotch Sessions" then no need in wasting anyones time. I have seen atleast 4 groups since 2000 and not a single one has accomplished anything.
I have contacts in this area and other ports and would be glad to help put people in contact with each other so that as a GROUP ( meaning more than one port) we can finally have some control in our outcome.
I know of some fools who told a group from another area that they didn't want their help or even any input from them becasue what happens in this area is none of their business.
To these dumbasses I say this, what ever happens anywhere in this country is all of our business because it effects us all. These ships can be moved when ever the shiplines choose to
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Post by finaljustice on Dec 15, 2010 19:38:08 GMT -5
you drivers make it harder for those who really want to work. give it up. get back to your job before we hire more truckers willing to take your place. there are plenty trucks available in tidewater to pull our boxes off the port. the worse complainers are on this silly forum. i find a name who is leased to me and you will be black balled in this area. think about that hard. no work.. no truck.. your choice.
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Post by confusedtrucker on Dec 15, 2010 20:07:11 GMT -5
hey final justice, keep running your stupid mouth, If you are found out who you really are, your sorry ass will be shut down and in court ! not to mention , confronted face to face to see if your butt can back up your big mouth
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Post by watchyrback on Dec 17, 2010 8:16:03 GMT -5
you drivers make it harder for those who really want to work. give it up. get back to your job before we hire more truckers willing to take your place. there are plenty trucks available in tidewater to pull our boxes off the port. the worse complainers are on this silly forum. i find a name who is leased to me and you will be black balled in this area. think about that hard. no work.. no truck.. your choice. guess what? i now know who you are dimwit. I am among the crowd leased to you at the moment. so think real hard who this could be. remember there was a driver who almost kicked your ass last month over escrow. i don't think he is going to go away anytime soon. now you know i am in your o/o pool. sleep well con man. |
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Post by Al on Dec 21, 2010 21:03:46 GMT -5
Thanks for your response everyone. Here is an update. We met with an attorney today at a satellite office he has in Newport News. He has a law firm in Norfolk that represents some major labor groups including the steel workers where we met. He informed us he has represented several of you before. Actually he knows about the trucker group here. This attorney said he would call a few of you to set up an appointment either by conference call or to meet in person. The group looks forward to making these arrangements soon.
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Post by shortcircut on Dec 25, 2010 10:40:32 GMT -5
if you know who this final justice asswipe is, please let us know. Cowards like that need to be exposed for who they are
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Post by backriverboy on Jan 26, 2011 22:48:30 GMT -5
so u guys having a meeting around hampton roads in near future or what? let's do something. this place is dead. please help.
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Post by papajohn on Apr 3, 2011 16:35:31 GMT -5
what's happened with your start up assoc. drivers? i think it's about time to put that together. i will support it being from bottoms bridge.
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