New Report: More Important Than Ever to Become a Truck Driver #BecomeATruckDriver

By: ClassADrivers.com

Trucking Industry Needs to Encourage More Drivers

 

A little over a month ago we made a call to everyone in the trucking industry to spread the hashtag #BecomeATruckDriver. There is a severe shortage of truck drivers, which could have devastating effects on the US economy,

The good news for aspiring truck drivers is that wages are going up, so now is a great time to sign up.  But unfortunately, many in the trucking industry are asleep at the wheel when it comes to getting this news out.

The Report Card

A new report from the Alabama Media Group titled ” 2018 Roadblocks: What’s Ahead for the Trucking Industry” confirms many of the greatest fears about the shortage.

Here are a few key facts:

  • The industry needs to hire 900,000 more drivers over the next decade to meet demand.
  • The truck driver shortage could balloon to more than 175,000 by 2024.
  • Only 4.4% of drivers are in the 20 to 24-year-old age bracket.
  • Only 6% of drivers are women.
  • 70% of freight in the US is moved by truck.

So what does that all mean? 

It means that as older drivers retire, we’ve got a real problem on our hands. And it means that the industry needs to do a better job of reaching out to younger people and women and sharing the news about what makes truck driving an exciting and challenging career.

Take Action!

 If you are a member of the trucking industry – a recruiter, a dispatcher, a trucking company owner, anyone! – spread the hashtag #BecomeATruckDriver to raise awareness.

Use it on your Twitter, your Facebook, and get a tattoo on your forehead. And if people need help, direct them to our guide “Become a Truck Driver“. That’s why we made it!

If you’re a reader who has any interest in becoming a truck driver, great!  This career might be for you.