Driver Shortage Myths Debunked: Freight Demand Drives Trucking Jobs
The trucking industry’s “driver shortage†debate has persisted for decades. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) claims a chronic shortage since 1987, citing nine studies. Yet, researchers and industry experts argue the labor market functions well when freight demand is strong. A December 2024 study by Professors Jonathan Phares, Jason Miller, and Stephen Burks, published by […] The post Driver Shortage My…
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