Despite surges in the number of workers in logistic heavy regions, job openings in transportation and warehousing have nearly tripled. Even with signing bonuses, high starting salaries, and flexible schedules, logistic businesses are struggling to bring on and keep workers amid “the tightest labor market in years.” With so much competition, the pricing power has fallen into the hands of the employees. Read More…
The pandemic has “opened up Pandora’s box” in the trucking industry, as drivers become far more picky with jobs, preferring proximity to home over pay. Training and testing for CDL licenses slowed down significantly during the pandemic, exacerbating an already significant shortage of candidates for these positions. The average age of a truck driver in the U.S. is 46, an underlying demographic challenge worsened by drivers’ fear of getting sick. Read more…
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