The truck driver shortage is one of the biggest issues the North American trucking industry faces today.
The cost of living has greatly increased but wages have not kept up with the cost of living.
Most companies pay drivers mileage instead of for the time they invest in driving or their special skills.
All drivers that keep a Duty Status Record must use an E.L.D. to track their Hours of Service to prove they follow these rules.
– In addition to spending long hours on the road, driving a truck is much more difficult than smaller vehicles. – Drivers must be alert and know how to handle their truck.
Truck drivers basically live on the road for days at a time, so they spend a lot of time away from their home, loved ones and friends. This is time they can’t replace.