In article . com,
"Robert M. Gary" wrote:

On May 31, 4:36 am, B A R R Y wrote:
Robert M. Gary wrote:
However, driving an 18 wheel rig requires more experience
than driving an in-town delivery truck and the pay reflects that.

As well as the license. Just like flying, there are also additional
endorsements for hazmat, oversize, tandem, etc...

I'll bet the average truck driver makes better money than the average
non-airline pilot. 8^(

Yes, in fact if there is one industry in the U.S. that is yelling for
people to come work for them with good pay and little experience, its
trucking. When I was in college many of my friends drove tomatoes
during summer break. Back in the early 90's they were paying almost
$20/hr for zero experience 20 year olds. The trucking companies had
their own DMV examiners on staff and would train you (free) and sign
you off in a week and you were driving a double rig the next day. From
everything I've heard the trucking industry is even more desperate
now.

Trucking is the preferred job of Somali immigrants.