John Gallagher
Monday, May 18, 2020
COVID-19 taking bite out of the driver pool
Carriers shift to road experience as entry-level applications drop off.
Carriers shift to road experience as entry-level applications drop off.
The trucking industry is responding to the driver squeeze in a myriad of ways, from increasing pay per mile to offering competitive sign-on bonuses. While carriers continue to try make the job appealing to drivers, community colleges across the nation are also doing their part to fight against the shortage.