Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Slow Economy Means Bargains Galore

Yes folks it may be tougt h times for some and so that is why you will see lower prices on everything from used heavy equipment to horse drawn carriages.
People are getting desperate and need to sell stuff to pay their bills. Take advantage of this great equipment buying opportunity - even trading is becoming more popular.
You will see all manner of trades - some people wanting to take part cash and part trade for motorcycles, pickups, SUV's, boats, you name it - if you are flexible you can make out like a bandit. Many times you will see the same items for sale for weeks and the prices just keep dropping. Keep checking back will you see a price you can afford. Don't be shy - if you don't ask you won't know if they would of taken something in trade. Asking doesn't cost anything.

Qld braces for truckies' action ABC Online - AustraliaTruck drivers across Queensland are preparing to take part in a two-week nationwide industry shutdown which could affect the state's economy.
Truck strike supported by 60pc of drivers, NTRF claims Stock and Land - Fairfax,AustraliaAn estimated 60pc of Australia's road transporters remain on strike and are expected to stay on strike for up to two weeks unless Government responds to
Fresh produce under threat Ipswich Queensland Times - Australia"The trucking industry prides itself on being highly competitive and efficient," the spokesman said. "However, the industry's strength can also be its ...

Thursday, July 10, 2008

CHANGE CAN BE FOR THE BETTER

Sometimes it's ok to change - if the change is going to be for the better - change is always difficult at first...such as when my husband and I decided to get out of trucking 2 years ago. We came to the conclusion that it just wasn't worth it anymore. The insurance and fuel costs were killing us and we were fighting all the time about money. After sitting down and doing the math my husband finally agreed that it was time for a change. He misses driving his old Kenworth but I am happy he is at home more. At first it didn't seem like we were getting ahead as the big checks weren't coming in but we also weren't paying those huge bills either. After a few months he could see that it was the right decision. He does land clearing locally-and is now able to hang out at the local diner - a more leisurely pace - sees the neighbors more - works in the garage more. No more getting up at 4 am to rush to work - no more sitting in traffic - or rushing to meet delivery deadlines. The old Kenworth was sold to pay off the bills that had piled up from trucking - that was the hardest part. Be brave and do the math - there are other alternatives to trucking that you will find alot more profitable and less stressful in the long run.

Truckers defer strike threat after progress in talks Belfast Telegraph - United KingdomTruck drivers have deferred their threat to mount strike action over rising fuel costs following further talks with government officials. ...
Trucker Strike at Panama/Costa Rica Border Council On Hemispheric Affairs - Washington,DC,USA... considering breaking the strike because the Costa Rican government eliminated all restrictions on Panamanian imports in response to the truckers claims. ...
'Progress' in NYC concrete truckers' strike talks Newsday - Long Island,NY,USANEW YORK - As Day 8 of a strike by concrete truck drivers begins, both sides in the dispute say they have made progress during talks. ...
NYC strike stalls city builds Construction Digital - UKA strike by hundreds of cement truck drivers in New York has ground construction projects to a halt. More than 400 drivers for Local 282 of the ...

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Prepare For World Wide Truckers Strikes NOW!

Stock up on food, water, fuel...everything you would need to tide you over during a hurricane or tornado in your area. Be prepared. Truck strikes affect us all - causing food shortages in some cities. Weird weather is causing unprecedented disasters in areas where tornadoes and super cells never appeared before. Buy a dump truck or dump trailer and make money helping in disaster cleanup. You can use a dump truck to pull a dump trailer or a small pickup truck to pull a dump trailer.

Are we prepared for next disaster? Knoxville News Sentinel - Knoxville,TN,USAOther considerations: Could a trucker's strike cause shortages of food from the supermarkets or convenience store shelves? There has been talk of such. ...
Oil - New truckers’ strike causes chaos on French roads30/06 20:15 CET
EuroNews - FranceLorry drivers in France have been staging protests against the high cost of fuel, causing hundreds of kilometres of traffic jams. ...
Fast lane to price rise: Truckers to strike from July 2
IBNLive.com - New Delhi,India"We're going on a strike from July 2 to protest against various things. Everything was agreed upon in an agreement in 2004 but nothing been followed. ...
Punjab, Chandigarh truckers to join AIMTC strike
Hindu - Chennai,India Truckers have even claimed to have got the support of tempos, booking agents for the strike call. "We have even got the support of tempo operators who ply ...
Truckers warn of indefinite strike from midnight
Hindu - Chennai, IndiaNew Delhi (PTI): Truckers across the country will go on an indefinite strike from midnight tonight to push their demand for abolishment of toll tax and ...