The Decision That Broke American Trucking - Cheddar Explains

Once 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 https://www.