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Truck Driver Shortage in the U.S. to Further Deepen by 2026, Says Beroe Inc
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In comparison to Class 1 railroads, which employed approximately 165,000 people in 2017, the trucking industry employed more than 1.8 million drivers, a number ten times higher. The American Trucking Association estimates the current driver shortage of 63,000 could surge significantly in the next 5 years unless intervened with proper steps. The first cause for the shortage is demography. In the U.S., show that truck drivers tend to be about seven years older than normal American labor. As they retire, it becomes difficult to replace them because the younger workforce is always looking for less-demanding careers, particularly in other industries. The working conditions are difficult, and there is competition, resulting in a high attrition rate that exceeds 100 percent, which has resulted in an increased cost and rate for shippers. There have been recent changes in rules that also come with an electronic-logging-device, mandating the number of hours the driver must be on the road.
As the shortage in freight rates increases to a considerable amount in 2020-21, shippers are being recommended to support all trucking companies by adapting to alternative transportation methods and using technology like autonomous trucks. This absorbs the additional costs.
There is no single solution that will help with the shortage because it comes with complexities. For most truckers, higher pay and incentives need to be on the cards to ensure higher retention. Big retailers have increased the driver's hourly pay, which now comes with several benefits like welfare schemes and medical and recreational services. Most trucking companies have started optimizing shipping routes and using technology to improve drivers' lives to ensure that they spend less time on the road.
Companies now should also reach out to women, minorities, and veterans to take up the wheel and bring down the present and expected shortage. Change in shift patterns to improve schedules that prevent unsocial hours is another course of action recommended to mitigate driver shortage issues. Driverless Class 8 trucks are in the pipeline now, and the technology is being developed. Driver-assist technology for heavy tractor-trailers will be a boon and make the job less stressful, reducing the high attrition rates. The bend on technology will also attract a younger crowd towards the profession.
Beroe is a North Carolina -based provider of and supplier compliance solutions. It is one of the world's foremost industry-names, working with over 10,000 companies, including 400 out of Fortune 500 companies. Covering a wide range of industries – from healthcare and food to chemical, oil, banking, and more – Beroe offers real-time intelligence, predictive insights, and rich resources. For more information about Beroe Inc., please visit https://www.beroeinc.com/ .
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Debobrata Hembram
debobrata.hembram@beroe-inc.com
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