The term “essential” came into sharp focus during the pandemic. The urgency of the moment forced Americans to recognize the many hands at work. There was an outpouring of gratitude for our truck driver, as they persevered through adversity to keep stores stocked and hospitals supplied. But the true meaning of essential isn’t momentary. It […]
A Chinese auto company has released a new concept truck that they say will soon be a trucker’s ‘home away from home.
Solutions to the driver shortage Bob Costello, American Trucking chief economist, recently said that trucking is short 80,000 drivers. The ATRI report offered up some things that could be done to potentially help ease the shortage. This would allow for the recruiting of drivers from other countries.
Since the pandemic upended the economy, drivers have found new work outside large fleets.The Great Truck Driver Shortage of 2021 is a popular topic in mainstream news this fall. “Productivity remains very disruptive, as evidenced by the very strong summer. Put another way: It’s not so much that we don’t have enough drivers—it’s that they’re […]