OCTOBER 27, 2009 – AUBURN HILLS, MI – More than 165,000 truckers driving for companies have been let go, laid off or fired this year. Difficulty in meeting employment standards, such as needing at least 12 months of experience driving with no violations or accidents, eliminates about one-third of the driver pool. While that makes the future look bleak for some, others are taking advantage of a new trend in trucking and becoming owner-operators instead.
As freight indexes adjust to the recent economy, larger companies find themselves forced to cut costs while increasing productivity. As a result, they are bringing on independent truck owner-operators to fill in the gaps and meet their needs.
Wholesale Truck and Finance is now working with Class A licensed truck drivers to finance and locate their own reliable transportation to compete in the job market during these difficult times. One way to battle the recession is to reduce the number of jobless people by getting them into the self-employed work force. Those with credit scores as low as 550 are able to make the transition.
Wholesale Truck and Finance has started matching those hoping to pursue the dream of employment independence with counterpart wholesale companies that have 2002 or newer semi trucks for sale and available for use. Many of these vehicles come with equity and dealer warranties still in place.
With employment opportunities at a minimum, the owner-operator lease has become the trend in trucking. It holds the chance for stability and growth for drivers and larger companies alike. According to Everytruckjob.com, the only openings within trucking in the next few months will be for those willing to operate their own trucks.
As unemployment increases, the credit market is starting to open up in the trucking industry. Fleet sizes are slowly climbing as small and large companies cautiously increase their numbers through wholesale financing. With little increase in the demand for drivers, the need for independent operators has never been bigger.
About Wholesale Truck and Finance:
Wholesale Truck and Finance (http://www.wholesaletruckandfinance.com) offers direct owner-operator financing. They provide a unique financing service, working directly for the needs of the transportation entrepreneur towards employment independence. Our philosophy is simple; put good drivers in good trucks and let them work. For more information about Wholesale Truck and Finance, call 248-528-0224 or email [email protected].
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Contact:
Jon Sanders
Vice President
Wholesale Truck and Finance
2545 N. Opdyke Rd.
Suite 105
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
[email protected]
