USA Truckers Wages Rise With Illegals Being Taken Off the Roads

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  1. Tarh331_Dad

    Tarh331_Dad Light Load Member

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    American Truckers’ Wages Rising With Illegals Being Taken Off the Roads

    American Truckers' Wages Rising With Illegals Being Taken Off the Roads - The Liberty Daily


    One trucker posted on X about a run from Chicago to Fargo: “ Normally do Chicago to Fargo for $1200. Had a [delivery] broker call and offer me $1800. Needless to say, I took him up on the offer. Lord do I hope this hangs around a little bit...”

    ...In Oklahoma alone, a three-day sweep along I-40 netted over 90 illegal drivers in semis, with reports putting the number as high as 120 or even 130 in related stings...




     
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  3. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    Ummmmm, isn’t Chicago to fargo like 700 miles?
     
  4. smokey12

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    This is a great channel. Maybe some very early signs that trucking may be coming off the ventilator? Too early to tell. At least dumb and dumber are out of office now or this wouldn't be happening
     
  5. BillMot

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    About time drivers who play by the rules start seeing real pay. Getting unsafe or illegal folks off the road helps everyone. It makes the trade safer and more respected.

    Let’s hope it sticks.
     
  6. JB7

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    Note the green sticky over the logo on her hoodie/sweatshirt.
     
  7. smokey12

    smokey12 Road Train Member

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    Maybe the company shes with? I dunno
     
  8. gentleroger

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    650 with about $30 in tolls.
     
  9. snicrep

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    I'm still seeing a lot of "feriners"
     
  10. cuzzin it

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    But are you really seeing or hearing drivers talk about surge in rates ?
    Or is it smoke ansd mirrors like the Driver Shortage ?
     
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