Trucker

Shortage

And How it Affects

Truck Safety

Trucking in the U.S.

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Trucking is the largest portion of the U.S. transportation industry at 27%.

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There are over 3 million truck drivers in the United States.

Many truckers have clocked over 1 million miles.

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The average driver books 105,000 miles per year.

Current Truck Driver Shortage Statistics

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Annual growth of trucking
agency is expected to be
3.4% until 2023.

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If current trends continue, the trucking company will face a shortage of 175,000 drivers by 2024.

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To meet rising demand, the trucking industry will need to hire
90,000 new truckers each year.

Inexperienced drivers

Unqualified drivers who otherwise wouldn't be hired

Hours-of-service violations

Drowsy driving

Pressure to make more deliveries more quickly

Increased use of perception-altering substances

Overloaded trucks