The House Agriculture Committee reviewed the supply challenges in a hearing on Wednesday. Chairman David Scott is very concerned about truck driver shortages in the U.S. “We have a two-pronged problem here. The first issue is the fact there are 15,000 truck driver vacancies right now. On top of that, I’m informed our truck drivers’ careers last less than one year,” said Scott. American Trucking Association Executive Director of Ag and Food Transporters Jon Samson said the driver shortage has been a problem for years, but the COVID pandemic exasperated the issue. “We’re trying to increase pay, incentives and flexibility. The over-the-road truck driver could be a taxing position to have.” Watch the full hearing.
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