S03E02 When Trucking was King

Send us Fan MailThere was a time when trucking felt different.The trucks weren't as comfortable. The technology wasn't nearly as advanced. Drivers relied on paper maps, CB radios, and experience rather than satellites and screens.But many drivers will tell you there was something special about life on the road back then.In this episode of Gen X Trucking with The Mighty Philbert, we take a look at the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 and how it transformed the trucking industry forever. We'll explore the rise of trucking culture in the 1970s, the deregulation era, falling freight rates, changing driver pay, and the growing pressures that modern drivers face.This isn't a story about whether the old days were perfect.It's a story about what changed, what was gained, what was lost, and whether the trade was worth it.If you're a truck driver, a Gen Xer, or simply someone interested in how America has changed over the last fifty years, this episode is for you.What do you think?Was trucking better then, better now, or somewhere in between?Let me know in the comments.#GenXTrucking #TruckingHistory #TruckDriverLife #MotorCarrierAct #TruckingThenAndNow #OwnerOperator #CDLlife #AmericanTrucking #GenX #TheMightyPhilbert