Chad Cooper wrote:
> If Mexico is allowed to do long-haul, it means that they will be buying
> trucks. They would be buying American trucks. Is this a bad thing? So
> America sells trucks to the Mexicans for use in the U.S., they buy Diesel
> from us, have service done in the US, buy parts in the US.
>
> The facts are that Mexican drivers are more eager to run trucks at a lower
> profit margin than their American counterparts. With Diesel prices, the
> laws, and truck age being equal, a Mexican Fleet can ship cheaper than an
> American fleet. Who does this threaten? The Teamsters for one. Everyone
> benefits except them.
>
Especially Freightliner and its employees... :-)
