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Driver Shortage Returns to Spotlight as Freight Demand Recovers

Source: Reuters · 2026-05-26
Summary

Reuters reports a renewed US truck-driver shortage is emerging as freight demand recovers from a soft 2025, squeezing drayage and last-mile capacity near gateways. Carriers are raising pay and bonuses, but training pipelines lag. Analysts said the constraint could amplify peak-season rate pressure if volumes surge as expected.

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