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Re:Why are semi trucks in the US and Europe so different? (2... by scraptor on Thursday February 03, 2022 @07:42PM (#30201241)
Because US truck drivers are well known for their amazing working conditions and financial independence?
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Re:Why are semi trucks in the US and Europe so different? (2... by jandrese on Thursday February 03, 2022 @08:08PM (#30201489)
In the US a lot more truck drivers are owner operators, so yes to the financial independence part.
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Re:Why are semi trucks in the US and Europe so different? (2... by closewith on Thursday February 03, 2022 @11:43PM (#30202959)
Is that true? Contractors supplying their own tractors is the norm in Ireland, at least.
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