Posted on 11/21/2017 9:23:12 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Because it’s a terrible industry to get into. It’s hyper over regulated, the hours stink, you’re treated like a criminal everyday by every agency, the profitability of your runs is largely determined by minimum wage employees on either end, and it takes weeks and thousands of dollars to fix anything on your truck. And of course goal number one of the self driving vehicle push is to replace truck drivers. I know multiple truckers and all of them give the same career advice: don’t do it unless you absolutely love it, and even then you probably shouldn’t.
Nikola truck would be more likely with it’s on board gas turbine generator instead of batteries...1,200 mile range over 4-500 miles.
Looked it up. Interesting idea. Much more practical than all electric.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.