Transport Topics (Oct. 14, 2022)
The trucking industry\u2019s push to recruit drivers is as strong as ever despite signs freight demand may be softening. Supply chain talent has been in short supply, a situation that was amplified by the pandemic, according to Sylvie Thompson of NTT Data Services. \u201cJust waiting for them to come will not work.\u201d she said. American Trucking Associations estimates a shortage of about 80,000 drivers, one reason the industry has been fairly agnostic to market trends when it comes to driver recruiting.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices