truck driver shortage
FTR forecast: Driver shortage to worsen
Trucking is in a growth period, but carriers need to keep an eye on the global economy and its potential impact on freight demand, executive says.
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A cross-border plan is detailed, a Navy vet is named Back on the Road winner, owner-operator is named Goodyear Highway Hero, Trucker Buddy recognizes pen pals and more industry news items are featured.
Read MoreForecast: Major truck, driver shortages
FTR Associates consultant Noel Perry forecast freight growth in 2011 will average 4 percent, with some quarters hitting 7 percent.
Read MoreToday: The emerging driver shortage webinar
Freight’s coming back. At the same time, new and proposed regulations threaten to drive thousands of drivers from the industry. As the recession winds down, many carriers could be hamstrung by a serious shortage of drivers able to withstand the scrutiny of Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010, enhanced pre-employment screening and possibly tighter health regulations. To address these trends, analyst Noel Perry and fleet executive Tom Kretsinger Jr. will present “The emerging driver shortage” at 3 p.m. ...
Read MoreForecast: Driver shortage looming
The driver shortage could be close to 200,000 this year and could grow to about 400,000 in 2011 and 2012.
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