The COVID-19 pandemic forced motor carriers to embrace change
The trucking industry had a reputation for sticking around in the “dark ages” - until the pandemic forced them to step into the light.
Major changes started with drivers, exacerbating a shortage challenge that existed long before the supply chain snarls created by shutdowns, vaccine requirements, and early retirements. Driver pay rose significantly as private fleets fought to keep their workforce intact, and increased freight demand for economic recovery leaves companies scrambling to find footing in their new age.
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