Reducing driver shortage by attracting; training and retaining truck drivers
May 11, 2023 ⚊ 1 Min read ⚊ Views 49 ⚊ TECH
Drivers are the backbone of the logistics Industry and are responsible for the safe delivery of goods from one place to another. However not many people are attracted to the job role of being a professional driver and there are many reasons why. According to the IRU report Driver shortage threatens the functioning of road transport, supply chains, trade, the economy, and ultimately employment and citizens’ welfare. These are issues that need immediate attention. Hiring good employees is difficult in almost any industry, but the trucking industry has its own unique, complicated hurdles that make it especially challenging to get the right people for the job and keep them on the payroll. As per industry reports truck driver positions are expected to be one of the top 10 most difficult jobs to fill.
