Potential National Freight Rail Strike Looms (impact to 22/23 tundra deliveries maybe)

wonder how this will impact 2022/23 deliveries

https://jalopnik.com/potential-national-freight-rail-strike-looms-as-workers-1849174302

 

It will affect everything, not just truck deliveries. I hope something is done.

 

LA area union worker are set to negotiate their next 10 year contract, and are asking anywhere from 5-25% raise, so beware that prices will go way up. Also, we just heard that truckers in the LA area went on strike yesterday (or was it the day before? I am losing count already) so yea, it will get way worse before it gets better.

 

so the DPH will go up again.


2022 = $1695
2021 = $1595

 

That combined with Toyota announcing production cuts in San Antonio (announced today) would make for a lovely mess if you are waiting for a Tundra.

 

Maybe it'll give precious time for master yoda to fix all those issues 3rd gen tundras are plagued with. Axles falling off and stuff

 

Where did you find out about this, source? I just got told next week delivery is now mid august. Originally was mid June. May 2 build I believe.

 

I am from the San Antonio area and still keep up with the local news.
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/202...ta-plant-in-san-antonio-to-reduce-production/

 

I can confirm of strike also. They are negotiating a new contract after coming back from covid mess. But think person I know said it starts Monday. Not sure it starts Monday, but it is close.

 

That is such a minor issue. Even a toddler can drive a tricycle.

As for the strike, in my 40 year career I can't remember a strike lasting more than a few hours before the Feds ordered the striking workers back to work. It usually took a few days or up to a week to get things back to normal. Lots of slowdowns.

 

Thanks to Hunter Harrison and the RRs leaning over to Wall Street this is happening. Meanwhile more freight is lost to trucking putting more wear and tear on public roads rather than the private RR.