To meet this requirement, the DVSA will need to conduct an average of 73,000 driving tests per year. Ensuring a sufficient HGV driver workforce to support future economic needs will require sustained ...
For-hire, long-haul, truckload carriers face a significant challenge in recruiting qualified drivers. The American Trucking Associations dubs this issue “the driver shortage.” “The fact of the matter ...
Jan. 25—The trucking industry faces a growing driver shortage due to retirements and declining pay, with some local experts warning the shortage could disrupt the supply chain and force many small ...
The trucking industry has seen a 30% increase in CDL holders since 2016, with driver pay rising over 20% adjusted for inflation. Debates persist over whether there is a driver shortage or an excess.
Over the last few years, the trucking industry has seen a problematic decline in the number of drivers they can rely on to support the supply chain. The trucker shortage has been largely fueled by a ...