Alaska's ice road oil truckers are in a boom, and causing a backlash
- Trucking is booming in Alaska compared to the Lower 48 where a massive freight recession has resulted in recent bankruptcies and layoffs.
- A chronic driver shortage has boosted pay, with full-time truck drivers in Alaska able to earn up to $175,000 annually.
- The increase in truck traffic related to new oil production and gold mining is causing some backlash from lawmakers.
The Lower 48 has experienced a massive freight recession over the past few years, but the opposite is occurring in one place in the United States: Alaska.
