First Name | Alan |
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Last Name | Osofsky |
Email Address | alano@rodgerstrucking.com |
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Subject | Private Fleet Rule |
Comment | Dear ARB, We are a family owned trucking company in the SF East Bay Area for the last 45 years, that employs about 150 people. Our drivers are members of Teamsters Local #70 in Oakland, Ca. We are concerned over the agressive nature of the Private Fleet rule in regards to replacing or retrofitting trucks that do not have the latest emission technology. Our company purchases good quality used trucks when it is time for replacement. Due to the nature of competition we face in a typically non union environment, we have to watch our costs in order to stay competitive and continue to employ quality union labor. Our employees receive an attractive benefit package that is virtually unheard of in these current times. In return our employees stay for many years and consider their employment as a "career" rather than a "job". The point being that we can provide an attractive working environment using the latest equipment we can afford that suits our operational needs. Our trucks only travel within N. California and average about 40,000 miles per year. Their useful life for us is about 10 to 15 years. In the last 2 years we have replaced 17 of our oldest equipment, 1980 vintage, with late 1990 early 2000 equipment. For us to purchase "new" equipment is not economically feasible. We take advantage of the quality used truck market. It affords us the latest equipment at a price we can afford. Basically, we feel that through this attrition rate, we can do our part to deal with the emission problems that our state is facing and still maintain a competitive posture in these uncertain times. Thank you for your consideration. Alan Osofsky, Gen Mgr. |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-12-04 13:29:40 |
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