25 Years Behind Wheel, and Receipts To Show for It
The article discusses the challenges faced by the trucking industry in Pennsylvania, highlighting the state's significant role in the sector. It focuses on Gord Magill's book, which critiques the industry's practices and the impact of deregulation on drivers. The piece emphasizes the alarming statistics regarding truck driver employment and fatal accidents, illustrating a system in need of reform.
- ▪Pennsylvania ranks fourth in the country for professional truck drivers and fifth in tonnage moved.
- ▪The state experienced a 14% increase in fatal large-truck crashes in 2022, with 185 deaths reported.
- ▪Gord Magill's book critiques the trucking industry's practices and the effects of deregulation since the Motor Carrier Act of 1980.
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