Truckers say L.A.'s 'green' port costs them money

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The lease process, drivers say, means that much of the financial burden — including paying for servicing needed to maintain trucks' green capabilities — falls on drivers. Environmentalists argue that the fleet may soon turn dirty again as cash-strapped drivers skimp on maintenance charges that rise as the vehicles age.

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The drivers have more job security as independent contractors, Owen said, citing the seasonal nature of the business. "We have peaks and valleys, and the drivers know that," Owen said. "If they were all employee drivers, I might have to lay them off during the valley times."

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This whole thing stinks to high heavens. It seemed like an awesome idea, @ first, and it was, but thanks to venture capitalism, got scaled down to bullshit in which nobody wins in the end. Because of this wretched economy and the corporations the lobby against green energy, it's nearly impossible to make a conversion to alternative energies, and stories like this one only hurt our efforts to curb our energy crisis. We gotta figure out how to revamp our strategies and change the system so that we can all win in the long run.....