• yesman@lemmy.world
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    18 hours ago

    In my lifetime truck-driving has gone from a respected and well compensated blue collar carrier into a Mcjob.

    And not because the work is unimportant. In fact it’s because so many industries rely on truckers that their compensation has been squeezed.

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      5 hours ago

      Also trucking is a lot of hard work too and requires a bunch of skills. Anyone doubting that hasn’t seen eg a local truck get smashed into a bridge

      Compared to that 18 wheeler guy who turns into an alleyway on a dime, it’s impressive