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Fact-check · Sep 3, 2026 · JD Vance

“We've seen trucker wages go up by 7.5%”

FALSE
What the record shows
ATRI reports driver wage costs up 1.6% in early 2026; NTI forecasts 2.7% growth for 2026. BLS median trucker wage was $57,440 as of May 2024.
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