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Not discounting the possibility wages have declined. However, just comparing hourly rate in trucking is over-simplifying. Does the company cover any expenses? D
by listenallyall 5y ago
Not discounting the possibility wages have declined. However, just comparing hourly rate in trucking is over-simplifying. Does the company cover any expenses? Does the driver own the cab? Is there a federal mandate on rest hours per day/week/month? And it is always misleading to compare wages "in today's dollars" as if every item and wage and asset inflates perfectly evenly.
- harry8 5y agoAt some level of detail you're right of course but I feel completely safe ignoring all that when we're talking about someone being paid $25/hr. It's objectively low. Is the employer paying the drivers' rent?
- listenallyall 5y agoDoes this particular guy have a clean driving record? Is he reliable? Here's a pretty well-known company stating they pay about $50k annually to 1st year drivers, with the potential for more than double that down the road. Walmart drivers average $87,500 annually. Of course, these companies won't even talk to you if you have a DUI or accidents, and then sure, your earning is going to be much lower. https://schneiderjobs.com/truck-driving-jobs/experienced/truck-driver-pay https://schneiderjobs.com/truck-driving-jobs/experienced/tru... https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2020/03/09/walmarts-hiring-500-truck-drivers-a-member-of-our-private-fleet-says-dont-wait-to-apply https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2020/03/09/walmarts-h...