Mike
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The trucker shortage created an opportunity for Roadmaster Drivers School to open 20 locations nationwide, telling and teaching prospective drivers about the six figure starting point.
According to Metro South Community Improvement District Vice Chair Wayne Smith, drivers can earn well over $100,000 in just a few years.
"We got two applicants applying for a driving position, both in the same week… both [with] four-year degrees," Smith told FOX Business’ Connell McShane. "I asked them, ‘Why aren't you in the field that you studied?’"
"They said, ‘Because we can't make the money we want to make,’" he continued.
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This whole 6 figure thing is gaining traction. First it comes from the CRST pay raise, now Roadmaster is pushing it to open up dozens of new schools.
According to Metro South Community Improvement District Vice Chair Wayne Smith, drivers can earn well over $100,000 in just a few years.
"We got two applicants applying for a driving position, both in the same week… both [with] four-year degrees," Smith told FOX Business’ Connell McShane. "I asked them, ‘Why aren't you in the field that you studied?’"
"They said, ‘Because we can't make the money we want to make,’" he continued.

Workers leaving jobs for trucking industry, six-figure salaries
New driving schools and a federal pilot program could help hire the truck drivers needed to alleviate supply chain pressures.
This whole 6 figure thing is gaining traction. First it comes from the CRST pay raise, now Roadmaster is pushing it to open up dozens of new schools.