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Moreover, both Billy and Caleb recognize a critical component in confronting these challenges: collective action. After decades away from organized labor, there is a renewed focus on truckers potentially reuniting to advocate for their rights. They assert that the once-prominent influence of unionization in the trucking industry is essential for improving conditions, wages, and ensuring a better future for drivers.
Conclusion
The transition from a robust trucking profession to one marked by economic fragility and insecurity reflects a broader labor crisis affecting many industries across America. The personal accounts of truckers illustrate an urgent call for reform—not only to restore decent pay and living conditions but to recognize the essential role they play within the economy.