> In addition to the need to point out that "shortage" just means "I don't want to pay market rate" I'm not very familiar with the trucking industry and I wont

> In addition to the need to point out that "shortage" just means "I don't want to pay market rate" I'm not very familiar with the trucking industry and I wont question your assertion that the shortage is (at least in part) caused by below-market-rate wages, but I think it's more complex than that. We're in our second recession in less than two decades. During that time, demand for trucking has skyrocketed. And all the while rising gas prices and impending automation loom over the industry. As I understand, many truck drivers own their trucks and those don't come cheap. I suspect there are few willing to make that investment considering all the things I just said. I suspect wages are low because the industry is taking advantage of those who already made the investment.