Jared, a long-time truck driver, now transports equipment for a country music star while leveraging technology to secure work. In contrast to his early career, where communication was conducted via pagers and payphones, he now uses digital platforms to find jobs efficiently. Despite the convenience, wages have decreased, highlighted by the reduction from $3 per mile during Covid to about $1.10 per mile for some routes. Several major platforms, like Uber Freight, have emerged in Canada, transforming the freight industry but contributing to wage pressures.
"Today, you just turn on your devices and scan through possible work. It's all digital and you get paid instantly. It's much better for business."
"During Covid, the average was $3 per mile; today on some loads from Toronto to Los Angeles that is $1.10 per mile."
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