Young Truck Drivers in Short Supply
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most truck drivers are 55 years of age and older. With an aging workforce, the need to hire and retain new truck drivers has never been greater. Although many companies have begun to offer special signing bonuses to entice new talent, it is becoming apparent that very few young people want to drive a truck. By the year 2020, the U.S. government expects there to be 330,000 unfilled trucking positions.
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