Young drivers wanted, older drivers needed: the industry’s biggest dilemma

The road transportation industry remains at a crossroads in its efforts to recruit young drivers, but the workforce keeps aging and seeking retirement. The road transportation industry remains at a crossroads in its efforts to recruit young drivers. However, a report published earlier this year by the American Transportation Research Institute highlighted that the average […]
Expanding opportunities for young drivers: the DRIVE Safe Act

The House of Representatives has reintroduced a proposal aimed at facilitating access for young drivers under the age of 21 to operate trucks across state borders. The United States House of Representatives has reintroduced a proposal aimed at facilitating access for truck drivers under the age of 21 to operate trucks across state borders. The […]
ATRI recent research highlights the lack of young drivers in the trucking industry

The gap between the average age of truck drivers and the minimum age required to enter the sector reveals a significant barrier to attracting younger individuals. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has published new research titled “Demographic Evolution of Truck Drivers: Issues and Opportunities,” which highlights a significant shift in the demographic composition of […]