Hey Bob,
I drive for a family owned gas/welding supply outfit in Northern CA. and Airgas is our supplier. After being affiliated with them for almost a decade I know they're a good company to work for. The drivers out here average $17 for Class B, $18-20+ for Class A. Add quarterly bonuses, good insurance, 401K, there's not a whole lot to complain about except hauling those tanks around wears your body down after awhile.
What exactly is the point to your post if I might ask. Yes, idiot drivers are prolific and a big down side to being a driver. What else is new.