Getting goods from point A to point B has become increasingly difficult over the last few years with driver shortages, the pandemic and supply chain jams. The owners of a driving school in Newport News told 13News Now there’s a different group taking on the challenge.
Read More“It’s an exciting time to be a truck driver right now because there’s so much demand for drivers,” said Singh, the school’s director. “Our yards are busy, and they’re very vibrant with a lot of activity.”
Read MoreThe trucking industry is short by 80,000 drivers, which is a record high for the industry, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA).
Read MoreWhen thinking about the trucking industry, the first thing that comes to mind about its drivers is that they tend to be older — industry experts say the average trucker is 54 years old. But given the nationwide truck driver shortage, that's now changing.
Read MoreRetail giant Costco will start limiting the amount of toilet paper and other supplies that customers can purchase due to the lingering effects of the pandemic as well as supply chain issues.
Read MoreThe industry will need to hire 1.1M drivers to keep up with demand.
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