Where does Art get his numbers?

This is in reference to another thread where Art claims truck drivers make $80,000/year. According to:http://www.ptdi.org/careers/america.htm
the starting salaries for "long-haul" truck drivers is $22,000-$26,000/year, and average earnings are $36,000/year. This is a LONG way from his claimed $80,000/year.

From: http://www.aacc.edu/cdl/

"CDL-A graduates go on to...

* Drive tractor-trailers for both short-haul and long-haul deliveries.
* Earn $30,000 to $50,000 during their first year, and up to $16 per hour with experience.

CDL-B graduates go on to...

* Drive straight trucks, dump trucks, school buses, and motor coaches.
* Earn $10 to $12 per hour as a starting salary, and up to $16 per hour with experience."



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