When it comes to truck repair, fleets may be in for a double whammy of bad news. Supply chain issues mostly are to blame for the increased price of parts. Given labor demands, higher wages for truck technicians explains the increase in labor costs.
The OOIDA Foundation report suggests that current supply chain problems are caused by inefficiency within the trucking industry that results in much of a driver’s available hours being squandered by waiting. Based on a survey of more than 900 drivers stated that “this is one of the biggest issues affecting hours of service and safety. […]