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The major trucking companies are turning to the RR's to transport their long haul freight because of a shortage of truck drivers and the decrease in wear and tear on their trailers. On a coast to coast haul, the trucking companies figure that it will take at least 1 additional day by rail. Their drivers spend much of their time in picking up trailers or containers at the customers plants and transporting them to the rail yard, which is preferred by the drivers as they can go home every night. The companies first had to negoiate with the Teamster union the percentage of freight that could be sent by rail. This was accomplished over time as they went from zero to well over 50% with some companies. <br />The main problem is the independent trucker who has to support his truck and keeps 2 log books to record his travels. I travelled a lot before I retired and spent considerable time stopping at truck stops. It's quite interesting to overhear truckers relate their stories. One trucker told another that he had to do over 500 miles a day to cover his expenses. Another trucker said he hauled from coast to coast. He said he left the east coast on monday, popped pills and drove thru to LA where he dropped his load. He would then sleep for 2 days, then pick up a load and drive straight thru to the east coast. These conversations were overhead in 1990 so times may be different now.
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