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Actually, per Transport Topics and HD Trucking the shortage is expected to eclipse 100k drivers from a conservative standpoint.
Overall the trucking industry, just about like every other "rewarding" but "hard work" industry just isn't "pretty" to our new generation.
You will find that many drivers and many people in this industry are over 50. Many with 30+ years of service. Also, with the massive increase in drug use nationwide anymore CDL candidates are even hard to find.
Will there be a shortage? You will find many walking in to "drive a truck" but how many "quality" drivers and long term drivers can folks find? If the younger generation would actually look at trucks today they will find highly technological machines. air ride, smooth drive, and quiet engines and the freedom of the open road. Add that to a good payday if you really want to "work".
Compare today to the old double clutch, spring ride, tie down your goods before lifting the cabover, double shift transmission Today's rigs are better than an Airstream RV, but you need training and a serious safety attitude to operate one.
Where are you guys getting your info from. If there's a shortage of driver is the employers fault. There are many drivers out their with Class A license. The problem is nobody wants to drive a truck for minimal wage. Pay OTR drivers .50 a mile, you will have drivers lining up. I have a couple of buddies whom park their truck, because of very little freight.
You are so right, here I am just sitting at home waiting for the pay to go up, they will probably bury me first.
Trains would be way better to transport large amounts of goods, simply more economical over long distances.
But it is a nice job for people who don't like the presence of other people like in an office.
That is funny,because most truckers don't know they are in the office also via the computer.
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Today's rigs are better than an Airstream RV, but you need training and a serious safety attitude to operate one.
