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TRUCKING INDUSTRY NEWS * USA - TI’s down but far from out
In it for the long haul
Atlanta,GA,USA -The Atlanta Journal Constitution/ajcjobs, by Laura Raines -15 Aug 2008: -- Wayne and Claudia Curtis have owned Old Corps Trucking in Conyers since late 2002. With eight drivers and five trucks, they haul packages for FedEx in 48 states. Like all trucking companies, Old Corps is feeling the effects of a sluggish economy, historically high fuel prices and a shortage of truck drivers... “We are definitely making a lot less than we were this time last year. People aren’t shopping and mailing things to Grandma in a tighter economy, and it’s harder to find qualified drivers — but it’s not so bad that we’re ready to close the doors,” Claudia Curtis said... With a 6-year-old daughter, Asia, at home, she mainly keeps the books. But, like her husband, she has her commercial driver’s license and still drives some of the shorter routes... The couple trade off driving and caring for their daughter... “You’d be surprised how many women drivers there are in the industry,” Curtis said. “Most of them like the independence. You’ve got your music [and] your coffee, and you roll. As long as you get to where you’re supposed to be safely and on time, you’re your own boss. No one tells you what to wear [or] when to go to lunch or looks over your shoulder”... Since she’s been in the business, she’s seen the trucking lifestyle improve. “There are nicer trucks and truck stops with more showers and food options,” she said... She carries a laptop to keep in touch and mostly feels welcome in what was traditionally a man’s job... The couple love getting to see the country in all seasons — sights they wouldn’t see with 9-to-5 jobs — and they love going to the trucking shows to see the new rigs and products... Asia has caught the enthusiasm... (Photo by LEITA COWART - David Johnson is a recruiter and instructor at America’s Driving Force in Forest Park. He says that people need to realize that trucking is a viable — and enduring — career)Labels: trucking industry news USA
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