There are lots of drivers out there, but they’re finding work elsewhere

ince the pandemic upended the economy, drivers have found new work outside large fleets. Though large for-hire carriers have a smaller labor pool from which to hire, smaller carriers might only survive while spot markets are high.

The Great Truck Driver Shortage of 2021 is a popular topic in mainstream news this fall. It’s low-hanging fruit for national and local reporters to point to as the cause of the supply chain problems plaguing the U.S. But is it that simple?

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