Trucking Employment in 2024 (Stat of the Week)
There’s no industry like transportation. The diversity of carrier size and scope, the continual adoption of new technology, the enormous investment of time and money into the business—it all contributes to a complex, competitive, high-stakes environment where a single brilliant idea or seemingly minor mistake can make or break a fleet.
And it’s about to get even more extreme, according to Fleet Owner:
That’s right: By 2024, the number of trucking mechanics will need to increase by 12% to meet demand, while the number of drivers will need to increase by 5.5%. We can help your fleet get ahead before then—download our Hiring & Retention Checklist to learn how to reduce turnover and boost safety (and your bottom line) in the long term.
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