The Port Strike Could Destroy Trucking

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[@bekzodakhmadov1674]

Truck drivers need to protest against brokers!!!

[@Lee85G]

🙌🏾

[@Robert-bt8cp]

@@bekzodakhmadov1674 it’s not the brokers, some may be due to this reason; however a majority of it is the shippers or receivers demanding lower shipping prices. It’s only going to get worse, if the border remains open and if she wins the election you will see drives of illegal immigrants in trucks. You think trucking is bad now, wait until Kamala wins, we haven’t seen anything yet. It’s all about power and money in that order. Many are making millions off of immigration and paying the half of what it cost them to pay an American. Trucking will/has become the bottom feeder industry to support immigrants.

[@shoestring1964]

Speaking for myself(a broker)....customers are a huge part of this(thieving brokers too, there is a lot of em)but we had to cut a huge Customer loose after 21 years with them, for the Fact there Dairy(cheese)products at the store went up 200%(example shredded cheese was $1.89@ pack 2 yrs ago, today same pack $5.79@ pack)... we have trucks of our own also.. costs roughly $1.88 a mile to operate, so we spoke with this customer and explained we'd like to be in the $2.55-$2.80 @ mile... there response its not cost effective to them to be above $1.54-$1.78 @ mile... there lanes are all 48 states and Mexico... there cost effective garbage was Geared for us to operate at a loss while they make record profits.... told them we're done after 21yrs... they can use them low-balling Sandal wearing turds, hated it but I put a pencil to it...we have 130 trucks plus dedicated trucks & O/O... Lose $.25-$.35 a mile each truck, each lane... light week say 2500 miles, is $750-$850 eack a week just on my trucks... over $100,000 loss a week... Never gonna happen... heard other folks say the same stuff... there are some customers out there living in fantasy land, without trucks there outta business, we don't wanna get rich, but can't run in the hole either... They'll run outta cheap-shit drivers pretty quick... its Fate.

[@evandersierra8838]

@@bekzodakhmadov1674 it’s not just brokers everyone is against truck drivers

[@sooperhuman]

​@@Robert-bt8cpYou're so ignorant.

[@Jonesy21852]

Maybe we need all ports/trucks to shut down for a few days. I’ve been hearing for years how all trucks need to shut down for a week. Well we might get it.

[@Spacepluscaptive]

It worked for the locomotive industry

[@aroundthecornertrucking6433]

It won't happen since all ports are not union (I think I'm right on that) But if it did happen trucks won't shut down tell all stock is low which won't get there. The best way is to train the new driver's carriers not to take cheap freight. Other then that your idea is a big maybe on ever happening.

[@Jonesy21852]

@@aroundthecornertrucking6433 that isn’t my idea. I believe it’s a common idea.

[@nadamin8]

If port strike. Truckers can't pull out the container. They will end up paying massive demurrage charges to port. which will brings rate increase. Just want to know how this will relate to DryVan/Reefer Market

[@truckingwithnose]

Truckers let’s all strike on October 1 these rates are getting too too low they’re going lower and lower it’s almost like they want us to run freight for free

[@patrickbooth2329]

how low will the next guy go . i parked my trucks i will wait till the stupid ones are done hauling for nothing . $2.00 a mile lol lmfao 30 years ago . good luck with rates from 30 years ago and 250.000 trucks hauling cheap lol this is as stupid as it gets . no thanks .

[@ticababy6380]

No, that's when the port strike is over

[@ticababy6380]

Do it the last day of September

[@WeCarryFreight]

Good luck getting everyone to do it for a week. Bet we couldn't even get 1 day before someone sees an opportunity and takes it lol

[@BranniganCarter]

lol most of us are company drivers. We strike we get fired

[@Robert-bt8cp]

Good Evening, great video. So if the ILA goes on strike and west coast also out of sympathy, then truck drivers need to join and we can call the Empathy Strike. Look I started in 96’, long over due for some real pain. The American people, shippers & receivers can’t stand drivers either. It all needs to come crashing down and I think it very well may this time. I also believe we are going to see very soon drivers getting out by the masses. Look the bread basket of our country (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois) the rates in these areas have already dropped. We used to say, “ when these areas fail, we are in serious trouble”, we are there now. To offer a driver/company rates that are $1.20 -$1.90 and expect them to pay tolls, scales, expenses and support their families should be criminal. Stay safe.

[@jthegreat3627]

Very well said, I agree!

[@vaughncowan4055]

The Federal Government doesn't care about truckers.

[@jordanmeija7384]

Last time the west coast port wasnt unloading in California, everyone was freaking out...the ships rerouted to the port of Houston, and i made a killing hauling Walmart shipping containers, because they had so much volume, walmart subbed it out to other companies....i was very greatful to work for one of those companies...

[@DarrenRivey]

These guys know how to keep up with the cost of living. From AP “Analysts say the union’s initial demands included a 77% pay raise over the course of a six-year contract. Daggett, the union president, said sizable pay raises would make up for the inflation spike of the past few years.”

[@rumrunner8019]

That's a load of bull. Inflation since 2018 has been about 23%. That fat-boss Daggett is about to retire and literally he just wants to lead a strike to leave his mark and show boat.

[@Levord1980]

This won’t completely destroy trucking but make it better. Brokers are getting over on truckers along with trucking companies getting over on their drivers, undercutting and over saturating the market with useless office workers who seem to make more than the truckers which has always been crazy to us. The whole supply chain industry needs a restructuring and rebuilding. Not every person will make it out on the other end but that’s actually a good thing because the supply chain industry has been a mess for years. Especially with drivers. If most drivers knew they could make the same check they make now in the restaurant industry, they’d be sick to their stomach. There are far too many scammy brokers. Far too many in Trucking management who don’t do legitimate business, too many unqualified drivers as well. Things need a shaking up. Things need a change.

[@dgreen6987]

Well said friend, you should receive millions of 👍for your comment.

[@vernonmorris146]

Finally containers got your attention You never talk about containers

[@Kabirita]

I’m working Port of Houston tx I hope strike happens even I know I won’t make any money for weeks at time but America will realize what happen without trucks rolling!

[@thebacheafghan]

No one gives a shit about trucks

[@corrisj24]

@@thebacheafghanTrue but they can FAFO out just how much shit trucks do for them

[@z-zociety-family4045]

Thank you sir for standing w truckers👍

[@madogllewellyn]

I say shut it all down.... Government spending and private workers aka truckers and shipping should strike to bring this Government to it's knees to follow the Constitution and control its spending.

[@tuvoca825]

The dollar is mathematically certain to crash... eventually. When that happens, we are a reserve currency. It will hurt the stability of alliances and world security... probably not making things better (just saying).

[@madogllewellyn]

@@tuvoca825 Dude all currency is Fiat and has been since 1971. It has to revert back to what it's been for the past 6000 plus years of human history Gold and Silver and real assets.

[@Jose-gq8wc]

We are not making money anyway so whats the difference 😂

[@t2dwarrior209]

This is one reason why we shouldn't outsource so much labor and ordering form overseas and boost our own domestic production.

[@peterliggett5233]

How about if the Teamsters have a sympathy strike with the longshoremans union?

[@jimgraves6464]

Its all by design everything your seeing buckle up not soft landing

[@dyjdoyourjob8913]

Is about time for people to unite and fight against this crony capitalism. Thank you for an insightful report.🙏

[@RickBrown-w5w]

DO IT, ITS NEEDED! WE ARE UNDERVALUED AND DISRESPECTED INALL FORMS AND CAPACITIES THROUGHOUT THE INDUSTRY AND ARE UNDER APPRECIATED IN ALL FORMS OF PAY AND SERVICES. SHIPPERS,RECEIVERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT,BROKERS,AND THE PUBLIC.2👎👍

[@Hysteria_1776]

Trucking needs to unionize as a whole.

[@treyfeeley2519]

We do and walk out with ILA. That would change peoples minds about the value of drivers!!!

[@waldoziminski1723]

Ila offered to unionize with truckers decades ago. They declined

[@grumpysgararge5860]

One ship stuck in the Suez Canal for 3 days causes a 3 month ripple in world wide shipping, shutting down 50% of the US’s ports will do a lot more damage to our small businesses in hard times. It also means no loads to the ports.

[@jimromanowski6966]

Any chance a trifecta happens, both coasts strike and a railroad strike?

[@darylb5564]

Trying to be my charming glass half full guy this could help move interest rates farther down. If the current administration lets the supply chain fall apart this could help get them out of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.And here’s probably the best part… that freight isn’t going to evaporate. When it hits the board all at once the rates will most assuredly rise! Okay… that’s a bunch of bleep. We are all doomed. Maybe now is a good time to start that alpaca farm I’ve always wanted.

[@timothymcgrath-tw7ko]

They always settle these kind of strikes . It wont last long. So don't get excited.

[@jthegreat3627]

We need to JOIN the strike! If this happens park your trucks with them until we also fix the trucking industry. Our biggest problem is a lack of unity let’s use this as motivation to organize and unite as well!

[@truckerwayne]

I'm a trucker and all trucks need to shut down for 3 weeks. They did in the 1970s it was awesome!

[@jk6854]

I’m doing local . Done by 10 am , good luck everyone!

[@banzaii6285]

This is funny. They're demanding a 77% increase in wages, and want assurances of LESS automation, which the companies are doing to cut labor costs. Hopefully they settle this quickly. The port/rail drivers will bear the brunt initially, trickling into the rest of trucking eventually depending on how long it goes on if they do strike. Maybe we should join them and settle all our DOT/Broker gripes, shut down the whole transportation system 😆, I bet the G would get involved then.

[@DanParker-m4w]

Send flatbeds to the port to load the containers. It’s more loads for them to haul.

[@williamspain3860]

I guess things can get worse-from bad to worse 😮

[@SteveSchaller-b3c]

I know we all want higher wages but we have to draw the line. A 77 % pay raise seriously that's insane. As long as things like this keep happening the price of goods will always continue to rise. It's time to start placing tariffs on All imports. Good luck to everyone.

[@WillieWhale]

Great coverage of this subject. The implications of a strike will be detrimental for logistics. A nightmare that will be felt and the ripple effect will last months. Scary times for sure.

[@WillieWhale]

I pull containers out of Virginia International Gateway and Norfolk International Terminal here in VA. I talk with the guys and gals who work here and they are dead set on a strike if no agreement is made. The higher ups had a meeting a few months ago and were told to save everything they could leading up to OCT 1st. Not trying to scare people but they have had enough of corporate greed. Frankly I don't blame them but it is going to cripple our economy which is already in shambles. I Pray they come to an agreement. The company I work for had a major meeting today to plan on what they are going to do in the event of the possible strike.

[@collectiveobsession]

Anything that happens at the ports takes 30 to 60 days for it to be felt in the surface part of transportation. The timing isnt an accident, and Im not worried about the next 3 months by the time it ripples into the economy, it will be past Xmass shopping season and then we are into the winter lull of the freight market. What concerns me is it lasting into the spring and it pushes the entire economy over the cliff. Then it wont just be trucking that gets gutted.

[@fozman845]

XWorkers at the ports also requesting 30 dollars an hour (20 in pocket - 10 goes into retirement), stopping automation. GA,SC,NC, TX is non union already in Savannah, GA, South Carolina it's getting backed up where workers are going very slow to process cargo containers. The idiots don't understand is workers pulling pins, fork lift drivers is unskilled labor can easily be replaced. Management already talking about getting transport vans with staff agencies to pick up outside workers to operate equipment. Save your money and dig in.

[@bwash50463]

I’m in New Orleans, workers here are worried about keeping up with bills. I don’t see it going over a month

[@frankh257]

Forget the port workers… some them guys make BANK 2-3k a week after taxes how much more they want? Thats more then some op pulling containers and still having to pay taxes on that money smh

[@christianvidal1088]

I work at port newark im with you guys, my fathers a trucker. I've seen my whole life the raw deal truckers get. I hope you all get together and get yours one of these days

[@abrahampshat8095]

Now it’s the perfect time for all Owner operators to go on with strike with the ports and railroads together will force the entire logistic industry for new changes on our behalf.

[@ronsmith4968]

100,000 subs on the Horizon ! That is info i wasn't aware was happening. Thanks for the detailed explanation. But maybe this will push more capacity out !!!! Have great day Miranda.

[@user-ew8wf9xs2n]

We've been Trucking for to long no matter what keep on Trucking Family 🚚 ✨️. Supply and demand. No FEAR NO DOUBT. Pick it up and drop it off. Keep Shinin Queen. ONE LOVE ✨️

[@civosborne]

Normally I show up to the party right as it's ending. Apparently quitting Houston Port work 3 weeks ago to do local driving in Vegas was good timing?

[@waldoziminski1723]

Ilwu also can't actually strike since they are in contract, but they can refuse to work diverted ships. That's what they will be doing to enforce the east strike

[@flipwilson5563]

Those robots at the ports are like zombies

[@danielcroft3923]

If we're gonna shut it down better do it soon government been working toward taking any power away from drivers for a long time.

[@kathyware5548]

We saw increased volume in VA out of Walmart, Target etc from imports starting in May, and has really not had a lull. Thinking they were already ordering and preparing for potential strike to avoid holiday shortages in the stores. They seem to be using lots of trailers for storage - hunting for empties is a challenge.

[@oscarmiranda7742]

In LB/LA already working slowly and some terminal this week I had four drivers waiting to be served for over 8 hours on different days

[@skylerpittman3454]

I hope it happens, but I don't think it will. They stopped Canada's union strike before it could happen.

[@waldoziminski1723]

Biden admin already said no intervention. There will be a strike. At least a week.

[@user-wi4kc8on9i]

Thank you again Miranda 😊.

[@treyfeeley2519]

The problem is that not every job at the port is union? The guys that run the cranes the off load the ship are union but, the guys that store and stack the containers on the yard are not??

[@jeffreyes1568]

Enter port robotics. Don't think for a second major corporations like Wal-Mart won't get in behind the AI/autonomous change in this industry. I just recently picked up beer in Columbia SC . Loaded by robotics..

[@treyfeeley2519]

Georgia Pacific is starting that too!

[@alaningram4937]

They want over $60 an hour. And they say the otherside is greedy. And they gonna put millions out of work. Unless you've dealt with them, u don't know. They're not "jonny on the spot."

[@sabartransportation4456]

You’d think this would cause an uptick in volume to close out September and we’d get some decent rates but nope still rare to even see $2/mile

[@albertosuarez6758]

Trucking is never going to end, who's going to bring shit to stores 😂😂😂😂😂

[@gregmurray3038]

Good story and delivered well. I don't have a clue about stuff, I think about anything can happen between now and Xmas.

[@mrcrowleyoz]

If truck drivers actually unionize and leave big ATA companies, owner operators demand transparency…all fleet owners and big companies would have to pay a better wage for all drivers. No more free waiting time!

[@thecookiedude85]

Let’s get ready LA/LB!!! we have three automated ports, and if the longshoreman in the West Coast decide to do that sympathy strike, they will be shooting themselves in the foot. Gene Seroka and Mario Cordero, who are the chief executive officer of Los Angeles and Long Beach,, were already very vocal that they did not want the union in the terminals and accuse them of intentionally slowing down operations. Which is true.. our busiest terminals are the automated ones out here in the West Coast.

[@heads_together_crypto2422]

Benn to the port for reefer like never. Fish load was from port at a facility that unloaded refrigerated containers.

[@6millionisalie-gl9dx]

Id like to see your flatbed setups. I know i never will because that will show how much you care about your drivers.

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

No hired drivers- only my business partners at this time. But before- 75 cpm on all miles, tarps paid, layover paid. Yes, even in this market.

[@Fireguygary]

Sounds like 100% automation is needed at every port to avoid such things. I have a business to run and again, unions are the weakest link.

[@vaughncowan4055]

The Feds won't get involved on behalf of the trucking industry because they can't see past FedEx and UPS.

[@Pushyhog]

when casting looks at television and motion pictures , these qualities is what they look for. Ms m has it. Also lights action camera edit, edit timing is this channel. Very educational if you need stuff from diesel fuel transport.

[@timmellow1353]

Shouldn't it be "shaking in their flip flops'? I'll show myself out😂

[@jason6919]

The best way to attract sharks is to chum the waters. Technically, it will affect the east, southern, and west coast ports. Two unions are all in at the poker table. Bluff or not? You decide.

[@shawnfairman911]

Great job covering this.

[@marioortega7532]

I love your videos. Very informative 👏 for us truck drivers.

[@jordanmeija7384]

It wont affect flatbed...

[@bob.love.hope1969]

The slowing economy, inflation from too much government spending, as well as poverty wages are going to kill trucking.

[@waynehynes733]

Port I Recommend Penfolds or Tawny Port a couple of nights drinking Port will help us survive this Port thing. 🙏

[@josephfbuck]

All this Trucking strike does at the ports makes it so much easier for Elon Musk to bring in the autonomous trucks because the autonomous trucks won't be taking smoking breaks and piss breaks alongside the road and be found for drunk driving

[@MockOverdrive]

Honestly, I would prefer more automation as a Trucker 🚚 i don't like union people treating truckers like dirt, scribbling random numbers on a dry erase board, giving you no clear instructions, cranky crane operators that can't communicate with driver unless you understand their bizarre sign language... 😅

[@rumrunner8019]

As soon as a union worker finds out a trucker is an o/o, they get angry. Unions can't stand the concept of self employment.

[@MockOverdrive]

​@@rumrunner8019 Exactly 💯

[@waldoziminski1723]

Automated run slower than human run cranes. No attitude maybe but slower.

[@kestasmockus2224]

Thank you Miranda, as always very professional insight

[@Tanker_Wanker]

Almost 100K subscribers. It won't be long now 🎉

[@terrydean1964]

Close the ports mark containers return to sender buy American made

[@loriwerle4895]

Wow. This is insane. Like we need this right now as a country...

[@platinumjohnson4380]

Back the freight up and the rates go up. Perfect example is during the pandemic. When manufacturing is ahead of the curve, the trucking industry suffers. They are ahead of the curve going into the 4th quarter. There will be no holiday boost in rates. And then the dreaded 1st quarter of 2025…Become problem solvers. We know what the problem is, take action and RESOLVE IT!

[@paulm6755]

Nobody talks about insurance rip off, shops rates ..

[@lizagolub1987]

Hey can you do a video with your trucks incomes last month? It’s interesting how other carrier run these days. Is it just us or many are under threat

[@Poker_Pirate]

I for one am glad to hear of this strike. It will affect the nation and trucking but we will survive and come out stronger and better than now. Strikes show the world that people are just sick and tired of suffering and a drastic change needs to be done to fix something or all can suffer together! Remember I suggested this a couple months back. STRIKE!!! STRIKE!!! STRIKE!!! Here we go!

[@keithorr]

Disruption = higher rates. Remember covid? Shipping is anticipating the strike and routing ships to the west coast. We were told last month to be ready to reposition to California. Trucks wanting to go into the ports need to think about TWIC, RFID tag, Day Pass, CARB Registration, eModal Registration, Pier Pass. There will be more TL freight coming out of California.

[@OliFrantz]

You are doing a wonderful educational work

[@waldoziminski1723]

You have more international ports joining as well like the IDC

[@Prodigal1]

Not everybody 😂! Let ‘em strike! Not a fan of the Longshoremen. The sky will not be falling. Not concerned one bit !

[@goodfella3381]

@@Prodigal1 why! PAL what we do to you!!! We just want the Global to continue spin! 😩😂

[@Prodigal1]

@@goodfella3381 spin? Out of control?😂 had several experiences at ports with slow, arrogant Longshoremen. They screwed with me so I screwed with them. I don’t go to them anymore. Doing fine without hauling to/from the union ports! Go ahead and strike. Hope it lasts for months!😉

[@goodfella3381]

@@Prodigal1 I’m sorry you had to encounter with individuals, that gave you an hard time, During your time @ the ports 😔😔 far as us Striking it won’t happen! It’s just a media driven narrative to scare the General population 😉 PS I hit the Century mark x 2 already so I’ll be fine 😂😂😂 🪝🪝🪝’s UP ILA WE RUN THE WORLD 🌍 🌍🌍

[@thatguy7085]

One million containers a month… that is a lot of missed hauls.

[@zionisimkills1098]

After 45 years behind the wheel , witnessing more than one strike , I look forward to 30 day shut down nation wide Tell the unions to Take a hard where it don't show. As for the big carriers piss off. Owners operators small fleets are the back bone Of Trucking

[@Lee85G]

Hello. Stopping by before work.

[@eliminateeveryevil7320]

It’s about to hit the fan

[@itsmitchnewton7670]

Since some people (not me) think u are the bearer of bad news. May I suggest mixing in some back office teaching videos like you use to? Love your courses btw!

[@AngeSamy]

Biden should never be involved directly. We have a secretary of transportation that is aware of this situation and has all the resources to tackle this situation. Americans should make that secretary accountable instead of pointing fingers to the wrong leader. Also, whenever dealing with information like that we have to be careful giving just half of the truth and possibilities and have people rely on that to make decisions because many are not able to filter what is real and what is a possibility leading to a more devising situation and misunderstanding. The best way is to provide direct updates from the department of transportation to people.

[@footalee2]

Guess the ripple effects will extend as far as to Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@soflodoug]

You didnt mention the demurrage charges from the shipping company and port. Youre talking millions of storage and container fees. You think inflation is bad now? Wait. Lets see what the hacks do.

[@jrichy438]

Miranda for President…yes indeed 😍

[@MS-oz2wu]

When everthing is done automatically everbody will have nothing to do. Then there'll will be nobody to buy anything therefore no need for ports. It's only a matter of time. A hopeless situation unless someone can explain what people will do!

[@jeffsmart3217]

77% wage increases wtf, who do these people think they are!

[@scotmockup]

Thanks for this update

[@joshuareynolds-i5v]

We would ALL be more comfortable if our cost of living wasn't grinding us in the ground. To make our wages 20 years ago that I pull in now I'd be in my terms of rich as heck. Now I'm 44 and not being materialistic at all and taking more cuts than I did at 24 in my spend timeline. If they are going to live rich and comfy off our giving our bodies and family time we should all get a chance to poor salt on their glory

[@Jerome-o9j]

Hey Mrs Miranda blessing trucking business I got crazy I got job right now but I will be back

[@johndoe-uz3eo]

What about Bunkering? Ships.

[@treyfeeley2519]

I am scared because, that is my run everyday. Charlotte, NC to Port of Wilmington NC.

[@halohalo2498]

Go fishing for 2 weeks freight rates double come back work less make more. Hmmmm. Hooking boat up now

[@treyfeeley2519]

@@halohalo2498 Sounds good!!!!

[@18-tolife20]

Peaked my interest first I've heard of a strike in the ports!

[@VladPittTrucker]

Great as always

[@jayco1918]

Bring on all the container ships over to the west coast ports were ready to make some big 💰💰

[@stevenlewis7132]

The powers at be can't let this happen. Election year. Will be a negative for the evil liberals. Thank you for your time toward this channel. Beautiful smart lady.

[@onchainstreamer]

Thanks for the information!