Chapter
The Problem with Truck Driving Wages
31:55 - 38:33 (06:38)
The minimum wage for truck drivers should be set at around $60,000 to prevent a shortage of drivers. Drivers can work over 100 hours a week, and the pay is not commensurate with the labor involved.
Clips
The trucking industry is dominated by a few dozen large companies, which has resulted in a divide between wage labor and entrepreneurship.
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Trucking Industry
Summary
The trucking industry is dominated by a few dozen large companies, which has resulted in a divide between wage labor and entrepreneurship. Despite the potential for high earnings, there are issues surrounding worker treatment and accurately reported work hours.
ChapterThe Problem with Truck Driving Wages
Episode#237 – Steve Viscelli: Trucking and the Decline of the American Dream
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The minimum wage for a truck driver should be $55,000 to $60,000, according to this podcast.
35:50 - 38:33 (02:43)
truck drivers
Summary
The minimum wage for a truck driver should be $55,000 to $60,000, according to this podcast. Most truck drivers seem to be making close to the minimum wage, which leads to a shortage of truck drivers.