Trucking Companies Are Hiking Wages Amid Driver Shortage

The trucking industry is grappling with a growing problem — a shortage of qualified drivers as its workforce ages. So, it's hiking wages.

Aug 7, 2018

The trucking industry is grappling with a growing problem — a shortage of qualified drivers as its workforce ages. So, it's hiking wages.

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