Challenges of Trucking Drivers During the Pandemic

This chapter examines the heightened struggles faced by contracted drivers at ports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including health fears and financial instability. It highlights the impact of long wait times, inadequate support from trucking companies, and the ongoing labor shortages, questioning the industry’s pay structures and job appeal. Additionally, it advocates for unionization as a means to secure better working conditions and benefits for drivers, while emphasizing recent legal victories that bolster their employee status.