To get more freight moving out of the Port of Miami, East Florida Hauling began offering drivers bonuses of up to $1,000 a day to wait in long lines for hours on end.
For some, the extra money still isn’t enough to make up for the loss of bathroom breaks, decent meals and, most importantly, peace of mind.
“They just won’t go because of the line and while they’re waiting in line, they get desperate,” said East Florida Hauling controller Lissette Lesmes.
