WHY DO WE HAVE A TRUCKING SHORTAGE?

Sep 06, 2021 at 12:10 PM CST
The truck driver shortage presents an ongoing challenge for the logistics industry. However, many people understandably wonder why it’s still a problem. One often-cited challenge is that there are not enough new drivers entering the workforce as veterans retire. A recent study confirmed that there were more than 14 million truck driver job postings between 2019 and 2020. That tremendous amount details the extent of the issue and suggests it will take time to address.

Sep 06, 2021 at 12:10 PM CST

The truck driver shortage presents an ongoing challenge for the logistics industry. However, many people understandably wonder why it’s still a problem. One often-cited challenge is that there are not enough new drivers entering the workforce as veterans retire. A recent study confirmed that there were more than 14 million truck driver job postings between 2019 and 2020. That tremendous amount details the extent of the issue and suggests it will take time to address.