The driver shortage in the long-haul trucking industry is likely to get worse before it gets better, as low unemployment and higher-paying alternatives to truck driving form a barrier to recruitment. As a result, shippers are likely to face renewed pressure not just to contribute more to truck driver pay, but to improve the working environment drivers face day in, day out.
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