The Real Reason Why Trucking Company Let Go Of 140 Truck Drivers In One Day (Leaked Video)
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Every big organization has a henchman or ax man on this person case and Axe Woman,,, since we know that truck drivers are both sexes the company has covered their bases by hiring this person to be the big evil bad person but they will keep their paycheck and the others that they are talking to a supper and be on the unemployment line
What a double-dip talker,,, she talks about the team but there is no more team after they hear her,,, she will get her paycheck and they will be on the unemployment line,,, is that any part of how any team is supposed to operate,,, abate a team she goes down with them and she's on the unemployment line that's why she's fake
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My husband is one of Freightworks drivers effected. Despite being laid off, he says it’s still the best company he’s ever driven for. No drivers were left stranded and they got their final pay. Hats off to Freightworks for the way they handled this with integrity. God bless all the Freightworks families.
I'm so sorry for this situation. Will he be able to pick up another job quickly? I don't work in the trucking industry but I was wondering what all the drivers will do.
@@rn2cro03 Luckily there are lots of trucking jobs available. There were many trucking companies that reached out to Freightworks and let them know where there were opportunities. If a driver has experience, a clean record, and a good attitude- they’ll find something quickly. It’s the office staff I worry about.
Hope your hubby pulls thru. I can really feel the pain in her video.
Very brave lady. We have had large freight company just go bust in Australia. Very tough times. 1929 again???
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As an Australian and ex-truck driver, Hats off to this amazing woman, She has more morals than any current politician. Wish her and her family all the best for the future, This deeply saddened and disgusted me.
That's a good woman and human being. No one cares about their employees anymore she seems like she really did.
Did not shed a tear though.
Yeah most carriers don't hide their hate for drivers
@@doughboy6020 It was heart felt, women don't need to shed tears either bro
These are owners that care about all people. It saddens me that these corporate companies moving these perishable goods have to undermine and cut costs so low that the freight company can't stay in business.. May your family be blessed with good things in your futures.
@@doughboy6020 u need to see tears also..?
If she ever does get back in the business, I'd be honored to drive for her.
Its not gonna happen. We are at the beginning of the dark days of America. What can you say, we were overdue. It will be over soon. There will be no salvation for us.
My husband just said the same thing. He was one of the drivers laid off. He’s always said it was the best company to drive for. I truly hope something good comes out of this. Josh and Joyce really were great people to work for. They cared.
I don't even drive and I would drive for her.
So say we all.
Me too!!
She got the MOST heart out here. I worked companies where I never even saw my dispatcher, let alone VP or CEO. She didn't have to do this but she's a solid person. Everyone can learn from this bold leadership move here. When you win, win in front...when you fail, fail in front. #SALUTE
She is one Classy LADY, with INTEGRITY !😇😇😇
True leader she is. Not hiding or making up stuff of why her company can’t pull thru. God bless her and God bless all the drivers who’ve been affected by this.
I started driving truck in 1987. Worked for a couple companies that went under that just left me stranded. Then I started working for myself.
This lady is alright in my book. Lots of integrity which is rare.
God bless.
I was a one year old when you started driving trucks. Wow. 😮
I'm just wondering why she the V.P. had to make this announcement, and not the President of the company!
@@kenuber4014 I think she asked to address them herself.
@@bailey9r got it
Make some positive videos in trucking
Share stories how xyz driver is magically making $1m dollars and recruiting xyz drivers for him…. The game changers!!!
During my short time there I can honestly say they truly cared. They treated us just like family and they stood by their words, unlike other companies. Awesome freight lanes, dispatchers, all the way to the shops, and mechanics. I hate to hear of their closing.
Used to see them a lot on I-81 in Pa.....nice equipment.
Can't even blame the trucking company on this one. Some companies won't survive if the economy goes down hill. This is why us drivers need to keep our CDL clean and never burn bridges.
Agreed
Amen on that!! I've been trucking since 2006, i'm one of the last generations of truckers that were trained on standard/manual/stick transmissions (i believe automatic transmissions were around, but not mainstream like they are today in 2023). I can go back to & most likely work for any of the many trucking companies that i've driven for from 2006 to now!! You definitely DO NOT BURN BRIDGES IN THIS INDUSTRY!! I am currently working for a company now, that i used to work for in the past. During orientation, the classroom instructor would joke with me that i was with the company when we still had standard trucks & ran on paper logs, which i was. This company also took in & accounted for the good previous years i had with them when they rehired me 👍👍!! You just never know when you will need a former company again in your life!! #IJS
Exactly. I was an owner operator with a clean license with no accidents and no moving violations and gotten some great paying jobs for the past two years now simple because my license is clean and I have 16 years of driving experience.
Well Said 💯
Class Act. I wish all the best. I Worked for a Mail Carrier named Trojan Out of Jessup Maryland. They called the police on drivers waiting to see if we would get paid by 4pm. When 4 came the owner called police vs dealing with us face to face. Definitely Respect how hard it was to address everyone. Again A classy ending in a very hard time.
That was gut wrenching. Sending prayers for all involved for a graceful transition into their next steps.
I am having flash backs too when I drove during the Carter debacle.
@@rpm12091 I fear it's not just a flash-back. The world scene is set for a re-run.
Man if i was a driver for this company i would have gone above and beyond to deliver that last product just because of them being upfront and not like other companys that have left thousands stranded
Me too.
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Mad respect to her for facing the music with integrity & compassion.
I hope those affected land on their feet.
Just got laid off from a company I worked at for over 17 years. The person largely responsible for company failing said everything was going great right up until they did 2 rounds of layoff 6 months apart. He didn't have the character to even speak to the people that built the company from scratch. That woman did what a real leader does
I hope you find something better in the future, from a company that appreciates you.
@@Orginal_Sinner thanks friend. Much appreciated. I have already found a new job but it sucks starting over. I've learned that everything in life has it's own season, and when something exits, that makes room for something new. Growth comes from having a close relationship with the concept of "new" and "change"
Damn…17rs hope. Got like 100k saved up
I’m so sorry. So sad.😢
How. About.. thanks for the memories 🎉🎉 here's to your future driving success.....right...
as painful as it was, she, not only was a good businesswoman but a great human being. A good and honorable company does not text their employees, nor leave their drivers stranded because they all know ahead of time that there is a problem 😊. Bless here and her husband
Big props to this ceo of the company for her heartfelt message to her truckers, employees & for keeping them moving till the very end, employed & not stranding any of them on the road. I used to drive for deboer transportation untul we were sold, our former ceo did the same thing for a few months. None of us drivers got stranded on the road! This kinda thing is never easy & very hard for all involved to have to go thru!! I've never seen an executive give this kinda heartfelt message before, BIG PROPS TO HER & THEIR COMPANY ONCE MORE!!
Vice-President. Not CEO.
I'm not a trucker, but I am a human being. And it was difficult to listen to her message without getting a tear or two in my eyes. I'm retired military and a Vietnam Vet. Good luck to all the truckers and their families.
I would be honored to work for her wherever she lands. True leadership in its rawest form!
This is a true business leader in my eyes, makes sure the loads out on delivery make it & to get their drivers home. You can see it & hear it that she cares & understands what this is going to do.
This just makes me cry again. Freightworks taught me what a company should look like. Thank you Freightworks for being my family.
Praying for you and all the Freightworks families (us included.) Despite the bad news and worry, I can honestly say Freightworks has been a great company. They’ve treated my husband well + good pay + showed a lot of concern for our family over the years. We appreciated Joyce’s video explaining all the reasons why. And none of the drivers were left stranded. Best wishes to you and all our Freightworks family.
God bless her and all those drivers who lost their jobs. As you mentioned, the truckers who are taking these offensively cheap rates for loads are messing up the business! Carriers must show solidarity! Brokers have to be fair and for whom this concerns, stop taking money off the top and leaving carriers the scraps for us to fight for. We can all thrive in this business if greed and apathy is removed.
I've been saying the same thing!
good they wainr cheap rates let them fiigger out why there is no more trucks
Unfortunately truckers come and go so brokers don’t care about that it’s all about what they can get now no matter who it screws over .
They are hauling for free after fuel and expenses.
humans working together for the good of all humans? lol let me know when you figure that one out, til then it's every man for himself ;)
Now that’s a boss I would sign up to work for! The humility goes a long way. She’s a type of person with the help me help you mentally. They don’t make ppl like her to often.
Don’t cry mother you are going to come back way better than you were and each and every real life trucker that wants a job will be looking to get on your team each and every employee is going to come back to help build back your broken heart
You may think you lost but you really gained because your tears that you shed for this company this industry will be felt all over the world this video is going to be the biggest eye opener to the people that can make a difference so please don’t give up we will be waiting to see you soon
Much love much prayers we believe in you !
Thanks MT for sharing this video because this proves that we need to stand together for the industry for this mother for this lady for this VP of fright work comp
Much RESPECT for this OWNER ! She is transparent on a personal, and professional level. Very sincere with the delivery of this PAINFUL message to all
employees ! So sorry for ALL of her people who lost their jobs and security.
Many of us that have been in the industry any length of time have probably lost a job but did not receive the news in this professional
manner !
You can thank lobbyist in Washington DC from the mega carriers for everything that is going on in the trucking industry in conjunction with TCS AND FMCSA Working against the industry for supply product and goods for the American people, and the rest of the world that’s the brutal, honest truth
That's exactly why the truck drivers cannot unite for their own local politicians because they're all divided because they all came from different places and speak different languages and everything is suited to different languages instead of one language in this country and that's how the people are divided and potentially buy their own government with just what I stated,,, thank you brother
Blah blah blahhhh
@@davidoconnor393 way to blame the foreigners. Stay classy
@@charlesbutcher7850 I think it went over your head. Whoosh. What he meant was we are all from a different world and will never be able to get together as America Truckers. Because of the difference in the cultures and language. That's what they want. They don't want Americans to get together as one. Otherwise we could actually get something done in the trucking industry. I ran 6 years long haul and I've been driving Truck local for 18 years and I get paid by the hour and overtime pay after 8 hours and 2 days off per week. No one should accept less than that. Find a local trucking job. These jobs are out there. Just look. In the meantime. Keep your drivers license clean so you will be qualified. Good Luck
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My heart breaks for her and all of those who worked there. This is courage under fire!!
Why’s your heart break for her ? She’s just fine all this means for her is she’s not making money in trucking anymore she’s not broke or in a position to lose her home or anything like the truckers being laid off i honestly don’t get this emotional show ? Was there a possibility they could be sued so they getting out in front of it ? I just don’t get it I understand someone having a good heart and caring that a bunch of her ex employees are shit out of luck but I feel like it’s a show 🤷🏻♂️
At least this lady had the decency to explain to the employees and customers why this happened and you can certainly see how upset she is that this has to happen, unlike most other companies that didn't say a word. You have my highest praise to you for doing so. I compliment you for caring about your employees and customers for reaching out the way you did. I am sincerely sorry it had to come to such drastic measures, but from seeing how emotional you are over this ordeal this was a last resort and something you didn't want to happen. I applaud you in your efforts. What an incredible lady. What a heartfelt apology that she didn't want to have to do. I certainly hope that maybe you can downsize and regroup to make a comeback in your future. The trucking industry really needs people like you that care about their employees and customers. In my 38 years of driving, I have NEVER seen so much compassion for their employees and doing everything they can to make it right. Thank you ma'am.
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you all in this tough time in your lives and I wish you all the very best. God bless.
QAT?
I'm in school for MBA and we just covered the market globalization. We covered profits and losses and when a company shutdown or exits a market.
I am going to forward this video to my professor for review and possibly incorporate it into the lesson.
Kudos to this CEO for the delivery and humility and the sheer transparency.
This is what it looks like to see a moral and ethical American Christian company at work.
May God bless the entire organization and its employees.
This is sad. You can tell this came from the heart, She has my respect, at least she didn’t hide behind a text message or email informing everyone.Hope everyone can get home safely and equipment returned. Thank you for your transparency ma”am . Don’t take this situation as a reflection on you .Thanks Alex on your coverage of this.
She deserves a lot of credit for doing what she did here. So many employers today would say sorry people but you are on your own, you were just a number to us.
Man, that was hard to watch. I wish every driver out there. Good luck and speedy recovery.
Wow!!! You never know what goes on behind the scenes with these trucking companies that's trying so hard to keep things going for us. The way things keep going up its hard for anyone to maintain a business. Either you have to downsize or let everything go. My heart and prayers goes out to this lady.
its with any comapany to be honest. this is what socialists dont understand
There is a woman of immense integrity, and one with a big heart and soul. I hope all the staff and their families fair well in the short and long term future.
Wow She definitely laid it on the line and showed above all else her crew was just as important to her as was the moving of the freight. Hats off to you and I hope you start a new company with the same compassion as you did with this one..
At least she got everyone home! And showed some emotion. Unlike half these companies who will leave their people stranded, and gave a bonus in this time of need! Just goes to show there’s still good people out there! So sad!
She is a strong person to make this video . I can’t imagine what it’s like announcing this . This makes me sad and I can feel her paint. Hopefully all involved will quickly find employment that suits their needs.
Be carful most of these big bosses are Freemason fake crying they just program you for what’s coming next
I feel so sorry that you have to go through this. You are genuinely sincere about the welfare of your employess/team. The world needs more people like you.
This brought tears to my eyes there Are still good people who are passionate about what they do 💔💔💔
My wife & l just cried watching this an she's now more afraid about me loosing my job at company I'm with.
The same here. I'm a new trucker, still in training trying to finish my miles. My heart hurts for all involved.
I would have been honored to have worked for her company. She truly was there for each and every employee. So sad to see this happening...
That was heartfelt, not many CEO would do this. A brave woman facing a trouble situation not hidding behind a text. May GOD help her, the whole staff, truckers of that company🙏
wow, I am not a driver but this hit hard. Much respect for this lady!
Everyone keeps talking about “stick together”. Drivers don’t even turn off headlights for the guy trying park next to him.
It's sad
10-4 speak
They don't even pull up at fuel isle respectfully
We are all working for the same shitty brokers, shippers and receivers...the least we can do is be good to each other...
@@macthir13en87 I agree that's the least we can do.
She's right...freight is horrible now...every shipper wants reduced rates and no trucking company would make money on it except those corrupt mega carriers...the little guys are the hardest hit...this Ceo really cared about her employees and their families...I hope all goes well with them and all their prayers are answered
What did you expect shippers to do when market prices collapse? Did you not expect them to demand price cuts? When market prices were high, trucking companies jacked up their prices to the shippers. Turn about fair play.
I know...I just sign of the times...it's life...everything goes up working man's paycheck goes down
@@cyclopsvision6370 not the trucking companies jacked up the rates. Offer and demand did.
Why trucking companies are not jacking up the prices today?
The government's free money during pandemic destroyed everything. It was like a ticking bomb.
All of it happens today was planned.
@@i.am.ghost. thank you Biden
The unfortunate thing is that there was a crappy company that charged very cheap to steal that contract.
Swifty Swift strikes again!!!😂😂😅
@@theuglytruth4303 wouldn't doubt it. They're known for that.
Mega carrier's, first they take your hood , then your customers.
Bad thing they will raise their prices as soon as everyone else is gone …like Amazon
@@edwinnochebuena1214 and Walmart
This is just heartbreaking. Kudos to this lady and the company for stepping up and explaining the situation. So much more classy and responsible then companies that go out of business and just stop answering the phones or processing final paychecks. Making sure that every driver makes it home safely is the bare minimum any trucking company should do in this situation, but unfortunately we all know the stories of drivers just getting stranded somewhere out there on the road with no way home. Good luck and god speed to al their employees in their new endeavors.
I have had to close down a business and it was the most agonizing thing I have ever had to do. I feel her pain.
So heart felt and 😢 kuddos to the VP of freight works sorry your business had to go belly up and close . I had to cry with her, I love the transparency and honesty, the love she has for her company, such a leader
If fuel prices were not through the roof That would be a big help. This lady is upstanding Prayers for you and your family
2.58 average in 2020, 4.58 today.
Green Deal and world gas and oil prices are increasing the prices.
Oil and gas exports were allowed few years ago.
For our economy protection oil and gas exports must be banned again.
OMG who else is bawling watching this. The pain in her voice. I feel for this entire group dealing with this horrible event that was thrusted upon them all. God bless all of you. I will pray for you all.
That’s tough. Clearly freight rates being as low as they are is creating a trend that’s seeping even into contracts. Everybody is wanting the best deal, but that also means the carriers will take a hit. All while products still go up in price. Either we stop moving stuff and take the hit in our pockets for a minute be at one week, or this stuff will keep happening.
Simply has to shake the whole country up , and make them realize that the trucking industry keeps the country rolling , but everybody has to be involved with supporting the trucking industry, even down to the retailers and consumers, because people usually don't see the seriousness until it affects them
Canada , your too late. This should have been done. Now you over your head especially if you own the truck. Supply and demand. They will cut off your fuel card or have your insurance drop you. This was planned.
One word: Automation. It's coming. You think cheap rates are an issue now. Get ready
I feel her pain...Been there done that in the aftermath of 9/11 almost 23 years ago. Lost it all , 30 years of hard work all gone in a moment of time
People need to be more concerned about how we each vote at the voting booth. Regulation kills more companies than not.
On the other hand its sad to see good people go through hard times. Her message was profound and such a example. So many backstabbing companies out there the respect she is showing deserves big kuddos. Wish there were more companies like that.
You got that right
Man. The is heart wrenching to watch. I sure they did everything they could to keep the doors open. Praying for the employees and drivers.
Class, that is rare in this industry.
Stay safe fellow truckers
This is going to continue this company is doing what they all should do to make sure no driver or employee is left stranded. God bless them for stepping up and doing what is best
Nothing but respect to the company putting out this message. I was laid off back in 2020 due to covid and it was a hard following years but I wish I would have gotten transparency like this at the time.
Stay safe out there. Markets rough right now but has and always will rebound eventually. See who's remaining at the end of it all.
Quit blaming a virus for the actions of terrible human beings. Its the same bullshit they do with firearms. The person that makes the decision is responsible, not the scapegoat/propaganda. We can never fix problems when we refuse to use accurate information
Very hard to watch…… such a caring and thoughtful woman.
I can’t imagine having to do this myself !
I am crying now!
With my 25 years of heavy haul, flatbed work, this is the only company I tell people about.
What integrity! I wish all US companies follow their lead with their people. Our employees are the reason we even have companies. We love them and their families. It hurts more than they know for those of us that know and recognize the hard work and energy they apply to our businesses. May God bless and take care of the families effected. May they not get behind on their bills. May the Lord provide them income that they would not have imagined coming. And may this trucking company rebuild in the future and become better than ever. My prayers are with you!
I feel what she’s going through. We are a very small operation 2 trucks only. But, last July the plant we have our contract with had an explosion and was down over 7 months. The plant owed us over $82,000. I even got my license to try to save our business. Plant is open now but they have only paid $30k of the outstanding balance. We have resumed moving the gravel for them but we are now going to Phoenix instead of California which is further. We have picked up 16 loads so far since they reopened 3 weeks ago. The balance is growing what they owe. Thank god we saved for something like this.
God bless that woman and her company and employees ❤
My biggest respect to this lady and the gentleman that she was mentioning. She has the biggest amount of courage and consideration to shut down a business in this way. Unlike many coward people. Especially men who just have left many drivers and other line of workers just get a big ugly surprise. God bless her and her loved ones
Terrible and sad. You could tell the honesty in her words. It's pure devastation in her voice. Her heart breaks.
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Probably a rich ceo won't ever have to worry about her next meal it's capitalism dog eat dog the strongest survive
This video made me cry. As a fellow driver I can appreciate how the situation was handled with the consideration and honesty for the employees. Most companies would have left the drivers stranded with no explanation. So heartbreaking how we are given so little respect and appreciation. We keep households and businesses running. Yet we are left without ways to keep our homes running. We risk our lives each day to take care of others. Thank you to all of my fellow drivers for the awesome work you do 😢
It's really rough right now. My hats off to this lady. Taking care of your driver's right to the end is extremely important. God bless you, young lady
Tough watch, but thanks for posting this. Going to be a tough stretch for a lot of families unfortunately 😢
The real reason is hirschback motor lines under bid them by millions on contracts
I'm not surprised at all
Damn! Really???
Someone needs to go to their corporate office and have a nice talk to that greedy corporation!
@@MuthaTrucker yep
With this, I can only think of a comment made by another TH-camr who said "The Big Boys would never bother with underbidding the smaller companies." Well, this year and the last two made that statement total bullshit.
Prey never asks predators where to feed.
We need more entrepreneurs and bosses like her in this country among ALL industries
Thank you for your service, attutude and demonstrating that transport is more than money assetts and greed. Transport is about real people. I hope good times are rebuilt for your team and your family soon. From down under in Australia you are a shining example of the real family business values.
This lady is a hero to me I used to pull freights for them freightwork was one of the best on their brokers division before I parked my trucks this pass February don’t worry God is in control and he will bless you all the way to come
At least she made this video, it sure is much more than ARROW TRUCKING out of Tulsa did back in December 2009, they left thousands of divers & employees stranded , locked the doors 3 days before Christmas!!
Gotta respect that she stood up and gave the people a good notification. Most companies wouldn’t even give a warning 🤔
I've been trucking since 2006, i'm one of the last generations of truckers that were trained on standard/manual/stick transmissions (i believe automatic transmissions were around, but not mainstream like they are today in 2023). I can go back to & most likely work for any of the many trucking companies that i've drive for from 2006 to now!! You definitely DO NOT BURN BRIDGES IN THIS INDUSTRY!! I am currently working for a company now, that i used to work for in the past. During orientation, the classroom instructor would joke with me that i was with the company when we still had standard trucks & ran on paper logs, which i was. This company also took in & accounted for the good previous years i had with them when they rehired me 👍👍!! You just never know when you will need a former company again in your life!! #IJS
Automatics came out in 2009. Those were great for going up a steep hill. You could climb the highest hill, fully loaded, at 65 mph. They had a serious problem: they would roll backward fast if you didn't have your foot on the brake while slowly gunning it to go forward from a stop. Many crashed into the cars behind them. They were taken off the road and revamped to eliminate that issue. Now, they can't climb a hill really fast like they used to. I learned on a manual in 2005 and had one of those automatics in 2009. I never had any incidents with it. Right now, I have a manual 10 speed.
@Polly Purree cool, i couldn't remember what year the automatics had come out. I do fully love & appreciate the fact that drivers like us can still operate both standards & automatics. I remember one time my automatic truck had broke down in raleigh, nc, the DEF system became messed up on it & the engine derated down to 5 mph maximum! It was in the volvo shop for 4 weeks. The company got me into a standard truck until my automatic was fixed. They wanted to route me back to raleigh, nc to pickup my automatic. But they had to fly me back to raleigh, nc from the dfw metroplex beause all of the available drivers that wanted to ride with me in the standard truck from dallas, tx/fort worth, tx metroplex to the shop in raleigh, nc ALL had an AUTOMATICS ONLY restriction on their licenses & couldn't drive the standard truck back. You talk to some of these new drivers today & tell them about standard trucks & paper logs & they look at you like you're an ancient dinosaur. Hilarious & crazy just how much times have changed 😁😁👍👍.
It is not correct, brother. You were not one of the last generations. Till 2018, most companies were training their students in manual trucks. Most big companies get rid of their manual trucks in 2019
I'm pretty much the same I always tell drivers I train do the right thing for you CYA keep your reputation right with other companies docks and brokers because your name is almost the most important in this industry. After 30years almost a lot have changed all mega carriers are getting exactly what they want
Yes, I've been driving since 2005.
In the late 80's early 90's I worked for a few companies that went under and they all left me stranded and no money, in fact they still owe me today. Needless to say I went in business for myself, but This Lady and This Company They have my Respect. . I'm retired Now, I miss trucking but kind a glad I'm retired with all the crap taking place! !
God bless them all, as,owner of Pathway Transport Llc i am truly humble by the humanity of caring and respect they had for their employees.
Classy Lady: hold your head up! Hats off for not leaving Drivers stranded on the road. Bless You.
❤Heart felt send off. She definitely did what is best for all her workers, my hats goes off to her and all the crew. Sad thing is this won’t be the last we see of companies go through this, a lot has to do with how our government drastically changing conditions in our country with out thought.
So very sad my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone with this company and others that have had to endure this same situation
Advice for all truck drivers. Always pay attention who you work for and learn this business outside of a company driver
Kudos to this lady. This is the epitome of leadership.
I’ve owned a very small business for two years and have felt some of these same pressures. I couldn’t imagine having to tell hundreds of employees that they are out of work. God bless her and her team 🙏🏻
💔 .... To ALL involved. This Lady is a rare gem. God bless you all.
I've been laid off because our company could not make it. The boss came out and cried, and so did staff. This was years ago. MOST companies would not do that because they don't care. especially CEO's (a number of them) . This lady is all class. She did not have to do this. But she did. Thank you Madam and good luck in your future, and may God bless those who got laid off and hope they get jobs.
I cried the whole video.... Bless.... Her.... Freaking...heart.... You can literally tell the pride she took in helping over 200 trucking families... Why can't we have more like her in the offices
During the video. Heck I'm still crying 😢.
Drivers ,keep yours driving record clean ,you never know ..
I have been out here for 28 years. I am so sorry for this woman and the entire company. God Bless them all.
God bless her and all of the drivers that worked for this amazing lady 🙏
Beyond heartbreaking... devastating to watch.
I'm less than a year in, ready to put my second truck on the road... very scary times we're in...
They are good people, loyal to their people.. it's a shame their contracts weren't held by loyal folks- too many greedy people out there.
Wealth redistribution is needed - if a small percentage can destroy a good company, change is needed now.
Super sad
Are you a comunist? Wealth redistribution my ass! You need to learn what your cost is per miles. A lot of truckers don't and don't care to learn! That's the problem. Not that we're not comunist!!
I don’t believe all that she’s saying they all just part of the problem
She has grace and class.
Remarkable woman managing a stressful time
Hi Alex, You have to get with someone and make a video and show how to calculate expenses. A lot of the owner ops and small carriers don’t even know their cost to run a load. They are taking loads thinking that they are making money but they’re losing money. I can volunteer to be in the video if you need so people can learn how to calculate.
Thanks
Sam Raz
I'll make a video
I salute you for that 💯
or just wait until their engine throws a rod and then it will be obvious that they are out of business. There are a lot of companies that already went out of business, they just haven't figured it out yet because they haven't run out of cash and credit.
@@MuthaTrucker thank you. This is a huge piece of missing information for people that transition from driver to owner. You could collaborate with Larry from Blue Ribbon Logistics.
My heart and prayers go out to all of these employees and I am amazed how the company handled there closing … the did it the right way and I thank them for that , we truckers have taken a lot these last couple of years … it’s good someone cares enough to get there drivers home and paid … Gods speed to you all ….😢
Same here, only I have 4 trucks and I don’t know…. Going towards negative balance… stoped truck this morning on side of road and was screaming… my nerves are devastated and now stuck in dc traffic running out of time and fiesel
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What a great woman, told it how it was. Great insight. A woman that deserves great respect.
These mega carriers are ridiculous for hiring foreigners without proper training and paying below minimum wage. When will enough be enough? Mega carriers are gonna get their karma!
This is sad and really pisses me off that good people have to go through this...
My respect to the owner - it was a great company to work with may God bless you.
Kudos to Freightworks. It's sad when you have to close a company but at least they're doing it the right way by looking out for their people and making sure they get back and giving a bonus to their drivers . When Falcon closed they shut off fuel cards , left drivers stranded and stopped communicating other than to tell them they wouldn't get their final pay until they returned equipment to various locations . I saw a few abandoned Falcon trailers dropped at various truck stops
Thousands of truckers wanted to see this video? Makes me question some of you. This is heartbreaking to see.
As a previous employee of United Furniture, i know what it's like to have the doors close to you. You have to start over, and that's not easy. This economy is down bad. Companies closing left and right. Owner Ops selling their equipment.
It used to be a time you took a low rate load to get to a better freight area. That doesn't exist anymore. Rates are terrible all over. You just have to luck up now. Thoughts and prayers to this company and everyone in this industry. 🙏
Yeah, it's sad, but doing my best to give a full circle update
I prefer to see videos like these., so hopefully people start preparing for this Depression that is coming. MANY MANY people i'm talking to think this is like 2008 and they've never missed a paycheck so no biggie.
That sudden destruction will lead to hardship. At worse be prepared and nothing happens.
I like the video as it keeps me grounded in reality.
@Mutha Trucker - Official Trucking Channel and we appreciate you Mutha Trucker
@MrInfo Philly many older generational truckers that are in my circle told me it's not good. But you're right, there are many also overlooking it. It's not only bad for Owner-ops but companies as well. Companies already take pennies for loads. I dont know how much longer anyone can last in this.
😢 this left me crying. I feel her pain. Her story hit home. My family lost just about everything over the same thing. With Kmart. They pulled their contract. We lost the warehouse and tons of trucks, trailers and had to lay off most our drivers. Then the next that couldn’t sustain was our repair shop. We had to close that too. 💔
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@@donttruckhere the biggest was Kmart contract. We had the Route 66 clothing line. I guess what was the beginning of the end for Kmart and they canceled the contract. I don’t know off hand exactly how many trucks, trailers and driver we had.
This was many years ago and I was much younger.
We did a lot of electronics import/export as well. A lot was repairs. Back when things weren’t disposable, containers of broken electronics would get shipped to China and sent back after repair. Which that all changed too.
Our repair shop started to suffer as well with having most of our drivers leave to find other routes. Then I can’t remember which one it was but we had a bad storm and the entire repair shop flooded. At that point it was over. My cousin who ran the shop liquidated the assets and sold the building.
With no disrespect to any of my family they are all wonderful people. This was in part a generations thing.
It wasn’t the best area. It had flooded several times before that.
We had branded trucks as well as o/o.
Shame because the businesses lasted several generations.
I worked a lot in the yard and warehouse with my uncle. Backing loads in for the guys, stripping and loading and even helping the temps pick orders if they were short staffed.
For sometime I would pick up containers at the ports in newark and had just started getting into the driving aspect of the business when things started to fall apart.
It’s down to just my one cousin who still does brokerage. He ran the trucks he had for a while and then got rid of that too.
This all happened by the early to mid 2000s.
I ended up going down a bad road for some years so I didn’t stick with it.
I got back into local stuff for a little while pulling shorts but decided to get into mechanical engineering.
I guess to be honest the industry left a bad taste in my mouth after the recessions and seeing how everything fell apart for my families businesses.
I’ve gotten back into the scene a little with some hotshot and express stuff but I have struggled with the exposure to other drivers and how crazy they are.
I was too young to be able to properly process the emotions and became resentful when everything went south.
I missed the boom. I was born in 82. I was getting rides in my uncles cabover before I could crawl. Things were great in the 80s and 90s for trucking. And before that too when my great uncles and cousins started it all. I got a lot of exposure as a kid and always wanted an over the road job.
My cousin is a great guy and he works with most the same drivers and pays them very well. I wish all the brokers were like him.
He’s old school and doesn’t have that young blood greed like so many do now. He knows what it’s like to loose what he had. It destroyed him to close his business and put people out of a job.
So much so he started going to church every single morning. He did for years and years. He never could shake the guilt which I think is part of why he’s so good to his o/o now.
He’s the oldest one out of any of us that had any part in the business.
The others have passed unfortunately.
Its so heartbreaking to see what’s happening to this planet. This is not how it was intended to be.
I’m now changing careers again. Dissolving my main business and seeking a career as a pilot.
In the next 10 years when I am settled in that I plan to buy a rig.
Sad part is I don’t foresee any of the youngsters in my family getting into trucking. They don’t have the exposure.
Holidays when I was a kid was like a trucking convention at my house.
Christmas everyone would come and before anyone made it into the house they had to take me for a ride in their tractor.
Now there’s nothing. Some family members don’t even like bringing up stories about when things were good. It’s sad.
I’m a huge fan of gentry and sons because that kid Braxton is just like me when I was his age and he’s surpassed me with what he does.
Seeing any kid get excited over a truck warms my heart.
My uncle wouldn’t let me back a load in until I had a D/L. Lol. But I used to take the switcher for joy rides sometimes when I would hook up a trailer. Until I pulled in one day and my uncle standing there with his hands on his hips.
They realized they either had to put me on the road or fire me. 🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️.
But once I started getting into it things went south.
I feel like there is unfinished business.
I’ve rambled on enough I suppose. But even though things went south I still love talking about it and sharing memories.
Sadly though I feel like every conversation I have with my cousin is about how fked up things are getting.
He’s been through so many of these recessions and so far he’s been able to survive. He once came close to loosing everything. If it weren’t for his amazing and successful children to help him through he would have.
But no one to pass the torch to.
If you listened to all that I thank you. Appreciate the comment.
My prayers to all drivers and o/o and small companies trying to make it.
@@donttruckhere well I wasn’t the run running the show. But once Kmart pulled out there was no use for the warehouse. 80%+ of the warehouse was Kmart pants.
That’s not something that you can just replace overnight. It was a small family ran operation with a lot of overhead.
Just in the same way we’re seeing way bigger company’s fold.
I worked there. It was a good company at one time...I actually done promotional videos for them
Sounds like you had a great team
@@MuthaTrucker we did at one time I made more with them than I ever did any other company including hirschback. But hirschback is hiring foreign drivers and paying them nothing. Which is why they can do what their doing right now
This makes me sad. To have had to deliver this emotional message must have been heart breaking. I have faith that everyone in this company will be successful. Prayers out to you all 🙏🏽
America is falling Babylon the great........People wake up!....just because a company is large doesn't mean they to can keep running cheap freight all will collapse to if these rates keep low......rates need to go up....
Rev. 13 is all USA
Celadon was a major mega carrier, and they collapsed. If it can happen to them, it can happen to any of them and it will. Only a matter of time