TikTok Trucker Amasses 1.5 Million Followers Promoting Trucking as Lucrative Alternative to College

Viral TikTok trucker "Alex the Trucking Guy" argues trucking is a lucrative alternative to a 4-year degree, allowing him to avoid student debt
Alex dropped out of college as it "wasn't for him;" he was inspired to become a trucker by a YouTube channel during the pandemic
Alex's TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram accounts detailing his life as a trucker have amassed over 1.5 million followers
The trucking industry employed over 8 million Americans in trucking jobs in 2022, with average pay for truckers at over $53,000/year
Alex argues trucking allows financial freedom without student debt; he calls it a "golden ticket job" for people in their early 20s