Some of our drivers are grossing $75K to $90K per year and we recently raised their subsistence from $30/nite to $45/nite. We haul hazmat and have a real hard time finding qualified applicants. I also think a lot of younger folks just don’t want all the hours involved.
to be frank I discouraged my son from going into trucking because of the ability of Mexican drivers to drive in the states.
also see my post above
UNPAID LABOR - TRUCKING
There is a 120% turnover rate in trucking because companies all lie about pay. Few drivers make over $50,000 per year for being gone 2 months on the road. Many only earn 20 or $30k per year because lies about pay.
Trucking is slavery. Companies push UNPAID LABOR, waiting around for days unpaid. Congress says no pay by the hour, unique to trucking. Companies recruit foreigners who will drive UNPAID for days at a time.
Just google the AVERAGE TURNOVER rate in trucking. A companies ENTIRE workforce leaves each year, plus more.
What’s the name of the company?