Trucking is an increasingly immigrant-driven industry as U.S.-born drivers retire and demand to move freight remains high.
It’s one more thing for a supply chain under unprecedented pressure.
Goods sitting idle in warehouses or containers will head to the U.S., though many companies have adapted to shortages.
Fewer goods coming from China during its lockdown and more trucking companies have helped.
Back in the spring, state transportation departments closed highway rest stops. And that put a strain on drivers.
Trucking volume offers a glimpse into consumer demand today, and what that demand might look like down the road.
Many DMVs and driver-training schools are closed, making it impossible for new drivers to get behind the wheel.
In the last two years, one demographic has been gravitating towards the trucking industry by the thousands: Indian-American Sikhs.
CEO Elon Musk said the new electric Tesla trucks will have a range of about 300 miles. But truckers may not want to pay for the cleaner ride. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Oil prices are recovering. Oil companies are expanding their U.S. operations. But a skilled worker shortage is not helping.
