The Hidden Crisis in American Trucking: A Conversation with Shannon Everett of American Truckers United

04/22/25 • 28 min

In this episode of US Manufacturing Today, host Matt Horine welcomes Shannon Everett of American Truckers United (ATU). Shannon shares his deeply personal journey in the trucking industry and exposes systemic issues that threaten the livelihoods of American truck drivers. The discussion covers the alarming rise of non-domicile commercial driver’s licenses, wage dumping, fraud, and the overarching impact of illegal immigration on the trucking sector. Shannon outlines the survival strategies and necessary reforms to protect American truckers, emphasizing the importance of legislative action and public support. The conversation reveals the hidden challenges within the American trucking industry and underscores the broader implications for public safety and national security.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:10 Guest Introduction: Shannon Everett
00:37 Shannon's Journey in the Trucking Industry
02:55 Challenges in the Trucking Industry
05:02 The Impact of Foreign Commercial Drivers
10:36 Investigating CDL Anomalies
18:41 Proposed Reforms and Solutions
25:48 Call to Action and Conclusion

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:10 Guest Introduction: Shannon Everett
00:37 Shannon's Journey in the Trucking Industry
02:55 Challenges in the Trucking Industry
05:02 The Impact of Foreign Commercial Drivers
10:36 Investigating CDL Anomalies
18:41 Proposed Reforms and Solutions
25:48 Call to Action and Conclusion

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19:44 Opportunities in the Manufacturing Sector
21:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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