How We Can Solve the Ongoing Trucking Shortage
ACCORDING TO THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, THE MEDIAN AGE OF A TRUCKER IS AROUND 55 YEARS OLD.With a big chunk of the work force retiring in 10-20 years, that will gravely affect the shipping industry if we do not replace them as soon as possible. Currently trucker availability starts around 3-5 days, and 5 days plus for some busier ports and inland port. This will become even more hectic as we face even less trucking capacity. With current working conditions, such as long hours on the road and time away from our family and friends, it is just not an attractive lifestyle for new recruits. IN ORDER TO MAKE THE TRUCKING PROFESSION MORE ATTRACTIVE TO NEW RECRUITS, WE SHOULD CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
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