The trucking industry has struggled mightily to recruit and retain talented truck drivers for years now. As a result, by 2024 the driver shortage is expected to reach 175,000 (CCJ). Other factors contributing to the driver shortage include extended periods of time spent away from home, irregular schedules, and various regulatory demands. Exacerbating the problem […]
Should Commercial Drivers Get Younger?
An interesting but flawed pilot program by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was inserted into the FAST Act. This program will use drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 with military driving experience in interstate commerce. This is interesting because trucking advocates such as ATA and the Truckload Carriers Association have long […]