Truck drivers are often owner operators on exploitative leasing terms or training terms with their employer that dictate they must work X amount of time or they owe Y training cost, usually in the 10s of thousands of dollars. In addition to this, drivers are typically paid by the mile, which means they’re not paid at all for any time they take breaks, or even while trucks are loading or unloading. Not to mention the razor tight schedule they’re expected to make. Piss bottles, like every other uniquely horrible American cultural artifact, are a result of overworked and underpaid workers trying to make the best of their situation. They’re literally saving time and making money by pudding in a jug.

[–] MrGerrit@feddit.nl 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That sounds so very stressful. Truckdrivers really are special people to deal with all of that. Be very lucky we got them!

I work for a company and here it's the standard to get paid by the hour. I also get all my hours paid that I have to wait.

Here's to better working conditions! You all deserve it!

[–] seang96@spgrn.com 3 points 1 year ago

And America has had a huge problem getting new truckers gee I wonder why? Their solution is to reduce education and throw more new truckers on the road. "Pay by the mile" sounds like a huge safety issue too, stressing about being as fast as possible and not stopping or slowing down for anything as a cautious driver would sounds like a recipe for disaster.

[–] Mr_Blott@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

pudding in a jug

😋