Join industry experts Jim Meal, a principal and analyst at ACT Research, and Alex Leslie, a senior research associate at the American Transportation Research Institute. They dive into the ongoing struggles of the freight industry post-COVID, revealing stagnant pay and rising costs that plague truckers. The discussion highlights dramatic shifts from a 2021 boom to today’s recession, examining financial burdens faced by drivers and the broader economic implications. Learn about tariffs, reduced capacity, and the future of trucking amid turbulent times.