Articles tagged under: trucker shortage
ND Addresses Truck Driver Shortage
Published January 27, 2022
North Dakota has 49,000 CDL-licensed drivers in the state. That’s down from 52,000 four years ago. Efforts are underway to address the truck driver shortage. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum says a letter has been sent to more than 1,400…Creating Incentives to Address Trucker Shortage
Published January 24, 2022
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is accepting applications for its new Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program. With this effort, 18, 19 and 20-year old drivers may operate commercial vehicles for interstate commerce. This program is designed to help with…Operation Open Road Launched
Published December 17, 2021
Governors from 15 states have launched an effort to assist the trucking industry called Operation Open Road. The states will reduce regulations and adjust hours-of-service restrictions. These governors are also asking the Biden administration to lower the age for commercial…