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October 7, 2025

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Do You Have a Pipeline of Drivers for the Upcoming Truck Driver Shortage?

Starting June 25, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) began strictly enforcing English language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers nationwide. Truckers ...

July 2, 2025

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Next Gen Trucking’s ‘Train the Trainer’ Event: Shaping the Future of Trucking Education

Attracting the next wave of professional drivers is an urgent goal facing the trucking industry. This June, Patterson High School in California became the ...

June 10, 2025

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Waco CDL School Experiences Surge in Gen Z Interest in Trucking

Truck driving gains traction among Gen Z as a debt-free, high-earning career path. With mounting college debt and stagnant wages impacting younger workers, a ...

June 3, 2025

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From Prison to the Open Road: How One CDL Program Is Rebuilding Lives and Filling Driver Seats

Every time Jorge Badilla climbs into his truck and puts it in gear, he’s not just earning a living—he’s proving what’s possible when someone ...

April 11, 2025

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Building a Successful Career in Trucking with Veriha Trucking’s Driving Academy

Nine years ago, Mike Hallada graduated from Veriha Driving Academy and embarked on his trucking career. Today, he’s in the passenger seat—not as a ...

The truck driver shortage is costing the freight industry $95.5 million per week, with 24,000 unfilled positions leaving trucks idle. Discover the economic impact, regional disparities, and potential solutions to this growing crisis.

February 21, 2025

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Truck Driver Shortage Costs the Freight Industry $95.5 Million Per Week

The freight industry is grappling with a significant truck driver shortage, estimated at 24,000 unfilled positions, which is leaving many trucks unused. According to ...