[Tugboat]

Gentlemen,

I am in the Transportation Business, not cars but oilfield equipment, and you ain't seen nothing yet. I have no doubt that in the past trucking services have been at a better level. In the last couple of years the economy, and several other issues have led to the loss of thousands of truckers. In my industry the average truck drivers age has increased almost a year every year. This means we have no new drivers entering into the profession. Alot of the larger trucking companies are trying to change that thru aggressive recruiting and working with the govt. in allowing more individuals access to a comercial drivers lisc. This is both good and bad. Less experience with a driver handling an 80K pound rig traveling 70 mph down the highway sounds a bit scary.

Long story short, and the answer to your original question. Most Transportation businesses do not have nearly enough available company equipment to meet their customer demands. In this case they will broker the load to another trucking business and keep a "Finders Fee". They lose control over your Car at that time and are at the mercy of that companys schedule.

Larry Boatner

HINT: Ask the company That you contract to will your car be on their truck and be insured by their insurance!!!! When they BROKER out you freight "CAR" the first place outside trucking companies cut cost in a bad economy, Their Insurance" Ask me how I know!!!