‘89 I was working for a moving company in SD. Tractor trailer drivers made $13.12, straight truck made $12.85, helpers made $11.85. Cash help made $10 helping OtR load and lump. (Mostly college kids making summer $$) Full healthcare and $1/hr into retirement.
By ‘97, we were only making another $.65/hr. I left and came to Roadway after 20 years in household, encompassing every facet of the industry. I was amazed at the number of ‘brothers’ who bitched, pissed and moaned.
I am proud to work with many of my brothers and admire their ability to succeed under our work rules and technological challenges.
Most of them would not have shown up for a second day in the household industry.