Trucking: Is the economy hurting hot shots, trailer rental company, hotshot business

Question
Hey Jim my husband wants to start his own hotshot company but the question is,is the economy hurting the hotshot business are is now the perfect time.Oh do you know of a trailer rental company or one that sales used trailers.
                  Thanks a lot for your help
                             Sunday  

Answer
Shunda, I am not directly involved in the Expedite industry but I would imagine the economy is hitt there as well as the other trucking segments.  To find vendors to this industry try these websites:
http://www.expeditersonline.com/
http://www.expeditecompanies.com/

Hope this helps.  Jim