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The US needs more than 80,000 truck drivers

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Jan 28, 2022 at 10:19 AM CST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Trucking companies are pushing to fill thousands of open positions to help get your packages delivered on time. Let's connect the dots. According to the American Trucking Associations, the US needs more than 80,000 truck drivers. And it's a big deal. More than 72% of the country's freight is transported by truck, making consumers reliant on these drivers. But it's a tough job to fill.

Jan 28, 2022 at 10:19 AM CST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Trucking companies are pushing to fill thousands of open positions to help get your packages delivered on time. Let's connect the dots. According to the American Trucking Associations, the US needs more than 80,000 truck drivers. And it's a big deal. More than 72% of the country's freight is transported by truck, making consumers reliant on these drivers. But it's a tough job to fill.