Selling Out the American Truck Driver: Deregulation, the Driver Shortage Myth, & Highway Safety | Freight Expectations
Did the freight industry establishment intentionally sell out the American truck driver? In this episode of Freight Expectations, FreightWaves Founder & CEO Craig Fuller and "The Armchair Attorney" Matthew Leffler dive into the harsh realities behind Craig’s recent New York Times op-ed. They break down how the "perpetual driver shortage" myth was engineered to lower barriers to entry, ultimately driving down wages and destroying the middle-class dream of trucking. Plus, Matt lays out his highly unpopular 3-step plan to fix highway safety, and the guys unpack a wild conspiracy theory regarding…
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