Documentary on Truckers.

hopefully you can uncover why alot of truckers are under paid for the work they do.....and why so many leave the job before they really get started......good luck

 

Be sure to read the chapter on truckers in Studs Terkel's book "Working". It was a best seller in 1974.

 

Too late, one was done over the past two years.
It's called "Big Rig". Supposed to be a really good one.
Debut at the south by southwest festival.

http://2007.sxsw.com/film/screenings/film/F7519.html

Try this link instead
http://bigrigmovie.com/bigrig/film/

 

I would like to see a documentary film that outlines to the general public just how important the Truck Driver really is and how the Truck Driver affects every aspect of the daily lives of the general public. For example, all the food that's sold in the super markets are delivered by truck, all the clothing sold in the department stores are delivered by truck, the gas that's pumped into the cars and pickups is delivered by trucks, the building materials needed to build new homes or businesses are delivered by truck, the raw materials needed to keep your local citizens working their 8 to 10 hour a day jobs are delivered by truck, the hospital supplies need to save lives are delivered by truck, the furniture that you enjoy or the electronics you enjoy are delivered by truck. The movie's you watch and enjoy would not be possible without the Truck Driver hauling the necessary equipment need to actually shoot the scene's. You see every aspect of the day to day lives of all American citizens are dependent on the hard work and dedication of the truck driver.

 

What about the smoke from my stacks? That might be considered touched by a truck.

 

I would pay to get out of watching something called "BIG RIG"

 

so sad that you, judging by your avatar, would call yourself a Teamster. I hope you didn't forget the whole name of your union "The International Brotherhood of Teamsters".