The Decision That Broke American Trucking - Cheddar Explains
September 27, 2022
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as posted by the channelOnce upon a time, truck driving was a blue-collar ticket to a solid, middle-class lifestyle in the United States. But today, the industry is plagued with low wages, long hours, and a high turnover rate. The story of how this change happened goes back over a century, but hinges on one particular moment in the late 20th century - and you may find the responsible person surprising.
Further reading:
Michael Belzer, Ph.D - Professor of Economics at Wayne State University
Interview w/Truck Safety Coalition
Economic Policy Institute
Business Insider
The Conversation
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Washington Post
The New York Times
The Los Angeles Times
PBS
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