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Where do you get the idea that trucking is unprofitable? The trucking industry has recovered from pandemic downturn and is making plenty of profits.
by op00to 5y ago
Where do you get the idea that trucking is unprofitable? The trucking industry has recovered from pandemic downturn and is making plenty of profits.
- CamperBob2 5y agoSay you need a new truck. Here's what the market dynamics look like: https://www.theverge.com/22923871/carvana-pandemic-used-car-prices-sold-online-chip-shortage https://www.theverge.com/22923871/carvana-pandemic-used-car-... Say you need your truck fixed. It may take months to get the parts needed. This hasn't played out yet, not even close.
- op00to 5y agoThe commercial heavy vehicle market is wildly different from consumer automobiles. As far as parts availability, I see just as many trucks on the road as ever. If it were widespread that it took months to fix trucks, there would be a huge impact. There’s not. Do you have actual proof of what you’re talking about?
- CamperBob2 5y agoThe commercial heavy vehicle market is wildly different from consumer automobiles. How so?