It’s very clear that labor has been one of the biggest challenges in 2021 and will continue to be in 2022. The truck driver shortage in the United States has been a topic of conversation for years, but the disruption in 2021 has certainly highlighted this strain.
The transportation industry is competing against better-paying jobs, in some cases with lower costs or fewer requirements to enter the industry. If carriers continue to improve driver compensation, that will directly impact the shortage.
The spotlight has never shined as brightly on the transportation industry as it is right now. The opportunity is now, and getting this corrected is an opportunity the industry can’t miss.