Research Could Provide Window Into Driver Shortage
The aging trucker workforce and industrywide shortage of drivers present complex issues that could be explored with further research, according to a trucking safety committee.
UK Has Its Own Truck Driver Shortage
A shortage of truck drivers, exacerbated by Brexit and COVID, is pushing up delivery costs and leading to empty shelves in stores.
Driver Shortage Linked to Lifestyle Considerations, Costello Says
The persistent truck driver shortage is a complicated issue that is tied in part to quality-of-life considerations, according to American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello.
‘Fragile’ Jet Fuel Supply Chain Could Ground Firefighting Aircraft
BOISE, Idaho — Airport officials facing jet fuel shortages are concerned they’ll have to wave off planes and helicopters that drop fire retardants during what could be a ferocious wildfire season, potentially endangering surrounding communities.
Labor, Food Shortages in Supply Chain Take Toll on Restaurants
For many restaurateurs across Connecticut, daily deliveries of food have become inconsistent, later than usual and sometimes canceled at the last minute. Part of the problem is a shortage of staff at food purveyors and trucking companies.
Some Denver Gas Stations Have Been Running Short of Fuel
Dozens of gasoline stations in Denver and southern Colorado ran dry last weekend as a shortage of truck drivers and pipeline work delayed fuel supplies.
Fleets Turn Attention to Driver Lifestyle
At a time when attracting and retaining professional truck drivers has become more difficult than ever, fleets are thinking differently about this persistent industry challenge.
ATA Mid-Year Attendees Optimistic About Trucking
SAN ANTONIO — During one of the first in-person industry events to be held as the country emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, trucking executives attending American Trucking Associations’ Mid-Year Management Session expressed optimism about opportunities that await motor carriers — and the nation overall — as life for Americans returns to normal.
Shortage of Truck Drivers Concerns California Ag Producers
A worsening shortage of truck drivers is raising concerns among California farmers that, unless a solution emerges soon, there might not be enough hauling capacity to bring this year’s harvest to market.
Workflow Software Could Be Part of Solution to Truck Driver Shortage
Trucking has been facing a driver shortage problem for quite some time, but workflow software could be part of the solution.