Tue, 21-Oct-2025

US trucking’s conundrum: Driver shortage or retention problem?

US trucking

NEW YORK: The tight US labor market has not spared the trucking industry, where “help wanted” pleas are plentiful, wages are on the rise, and drivers recently have scored signing bonuses of up to $20,000. In an economy that hauls more than $12 trillion in freight annually, the problems facing trucking have drawn the attention of … Read more

Heavy load: supply chain woes strain US trucking

US trucking

SUMMERVILLE (United States): It had been a challenging day on the road and Desi Wade was ready for dinner. But as he pulled into a truck stop, Wade encountered a familiar frustration in the overstressed industry. The parking lot was jammed with other 18-wheelers, leaving just one narrow spot that the 50-year-old secured after several minutes … Read more