Chapter 1189 The "Black Belt" of Southern States (asking for double monthly votes)
Friends who have played "Ouka" and "Meika" know that driving different types of large trucks for long-distance transportation is a lot of fun, of course, this is only in the game.
In reality, almost all American truck drivers make it their goal to save money and buy a truck of their own, because it means that they do not have to suffer all kinds of unreasonable exploitation when renting a car or driving a company car.
The profession of truck driver is very important for Lao America, a country built on highways, because more than 80% of the country's transportation volume is carried by trucks of all types, large and small.
However, this industry now has a job gap of more than 150,000 people all year round. It is not that it is difficult to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL, equivalent to China's B2), but that no one is willing to do it.
Although the median annual salary of truck drivers in the United States can reach US$85,000, far exceeding the average annual income of ordinary Americans, even Mr. Mo, who is known for his hard work and hard work, rarely choose this profession.
European and American truck drivers in the game drive 18-wheel trucks, speeding along the endless interstate highways, admiring the wonderful scenery outside the window.
But in reality, this is an extremely hard, high-risk, bladder-testing, easily obese job, and you can only go home once a month. In short, it means having your feet on the floor of life and death, holding a spiritual tray in your hand, and missing three meals a day. , does not stick to bed all year round.
Federal law stipulates that truck drivers must take more than 10 hours of rest after driving for up to 11 consecutive hours. Usually, the driver does not take a break, and two drivers per truck drive in shifts.
Therefore, truck driver couples like Teddy and Janice Beaudette are indeed the best partners. Working together as a couple is equivalent to making double money, without having to worry about family conflicts caused by long-term absence from home.
"Teddy and Janice own their own truck, and they also have the lowest price on this road in more than half a year, so we have always maintained cooperation."
The manager of the trucking company who received the FBI was an old white man with a belly as big as that of a pregnant woman. The hair on his head was as thick as an African savanna, not far from being barren of any grass.
Like all the truck drivers everyone has seen, he has extremely uncoordinated body proportions, overly bulging eyeballs caused by the "three heights", a rosy complexion, and an astonishingly loud voice.
"There are only two tips for doing this business, which is to be cheap or fast enough, and these two are both cheap and fast." When he said this, the old man still had a little pity on his face.
"Sounds like this will cause some dissatisfaction." Jubal asked tentatively.
"Maybe, if you're talking about the guys who drive for the company, it does make them a little uncomfortable to have some of their jobs taken away, but it's limited to some verbal abuse.
Nowadays, there is a shortage of jobs in Margrave Town, and they can find an easier job at any time. ”
The old man invited everyone into his small office, and then stuffed his bloated body into the overburdened chair behind his desk.
"But the guy who can do that kind of thing must have enough courage and brains. At least among the guys I know, no one has such ability."
Seeing his unfinished and mysterious expression, Jack knew that he still had something to say, "So who do you think the murderer might be? An enemy of the Beaudettes or your competitor?"
"The people above were really worried that a colleague was causing trouble, so they approached Ms. Conklin (Rosco) in the hope that the case could be solved as soon as possible, but I told them that this possibility was unlikely."
The old man said, minding his own business and opened a can of "Devil's Claw" for himself. "Although the electronic products on the car are of high value, they are all insured, so there is no need to worry. And I have heard something about Teddy and Janis." According to rumors, some people say that as long as they give money, they can do anything, regardless of whether it violates the law or not.”
"You said there were contraband in the goods?" Jubal's eyes lit up.
The old man just smiled mysteriously, "I don't know, I just heard such rumors."
After getting the detailed cargo list and the list of hired drivers, everyone bid farewell to the Riddler manager and split up according to Jubal's arrangement.
So Jack, Clay and Aubrey drove two cars to the crime scene at the junction of the two states.
Alabama is a famous poor state in the United States. Although it is better than its neighbor to the west, Mississippi, its strength is limited.
Like the Rust Belt in the north, there is a similar "Black Belt" in the South of the United States, starting from Arkansas, passing through Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and finally entering the North and South Carolinas.
At first, this was just a geographical term, because as far back as the Cretaceous era, this was the coastline of the North American continent.
In that era before humans appeared, large amounts of plankton gathered in the warm waters near the coast. The enrichment of organic matter made the soil in this area darker and more fertile than elsewhere.
In the 19th century, fertile land attracted colonists. After the disobedient Native Americans were driven out and slaughtered, obedient black slaves began to grow cotton for farmers in the "Black Belt".
As a result, the blackest and most fertile land became the area with the highest density of black slaves.
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After the Civil War, slavery was completely abolished, and many black families moved to the more "free" North, where they put their flesh and blood into factory machines to become lubricants and fuel.
Of course, there are also a considerable number of black families who choose to stay. After all, the farmers are kind-hearted and can still manage enough watermelons.
But in modern times, American agriculture has completely relied on industry, and large farmers who still occupy large areas of fertile soil no longer need these low-quality local labor forces.
Under the influence of the strong position of the U.S. dollar, large farmers can hire cheaper workers from South Africa at very low costs, who have undergone standardized training and are skilled in using various large-scale agricultural machinery.
As for the locals who have lost their jobs, it is better to let the government support them with the so-called "high welfare" policy. Food stamps and relief funds of several hundred dollars a month are still "yearning" for some people.
At this time, Jack and others were basically driving along this "black belt" from east to west. The road was almost deserted. Except for some rest stops along the road, there were only various abandoned places. house construction.
Some buildings were even left with only wreckage, as if they were at the end of the world. This was caused by a tornado a few years ago. Alabama, especially the central region, is a hot spot for super tornadoes.
In his previous life, Jack was deeply impressed by the special effects blockbuster called "Tornado", which also made him secretly vigilant. If he encounters a group of "crazy people" traveling in the wind, he must stay away from this ghost place as soon as possible.
(End of chapter)