Why is trucking such a low paying industry?

It's the old supply and demand thing. There are far more (desperate) people out there that need jobs due to our 'recovering economy' than there are positions available. They pay low because people are standing in line looking for work.

 

that inflation n high fuel prices.

 

I dont OTR drivers that get paid by the hour, there parts of the trucking industry that pay really well, just gotta put in the time to get there.

 

Your also forgetting these people are making 17 an hour and overtime after 40 hours and working 60 a week

 

Because its so easy to get a CDL now with automatic transmissions and CDL mills sponsored by the large carriers. Anybody can do it now.

 

Driver wages are the one expense carriers can control . They pay increases in prices for trucks , parts , insurance , and taxes without question . Driver pay ? Why pay more when people are lined up to do it for less ?

 

If they have to pay tons of money to ship products. Its going to cost tons of money to buy product. So because you love your country. You take one for the team and be a hero truck driver. Serving your country

 

Cause there are millions, upon millions of immigrants ready and willing and working to come to the US, get their CDL and hop in a truck and be thrilled to make even $9 an hour. The companies love it and will sponser them.

 

Yep u can get ur cdls in 3 weeks and start making 800-1000 a week and be home every weekend haha according to the tn truck driving school lol