truck driver shortage Archives

A $77,000 federal grant will support Lincoln Land Community College’s CDL program for veterans, helping cover training costs for up to 17 students.

April 10, 2026

0 Comments

Federal Grant Supports CDL Training for Veterans at Lincoln Land Community College

A federal funding boost is headed to Lincoln Land Community College, with nearly $77,000 allocated to support a trucking program designed for veterans working ...

FleetForce is bringing CDL training directly to carrier facilities, helping fleets develop new drivers while addressing the ongoing truck driver shortage and improving workforce retention.

March 13, 2026

0 Comments

FleetForce Brings CDL Training Directly to Carrier Facilities

A shortage of qualified truck drivers continues to challenge fleets across the country. At the same time, federal regulators have increased enforcement against CDL ...

October 7, 2025

0 Comments

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

0 Comments

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

0 Comments

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

0 Comments

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

0 Comments

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

0 Comments

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 ...