What are the trucking companies trying to do about the shortage?
From what we have seen and heard, they are trying to counter with such perks as; Home leave policies. More companies are trying to get their drivers home on weekends. An alternative: About a 80% of long distance truckers now use electronic mail (email) to stay in touch. Higher pay, better scheduling and, of course, ‘scouting the schools’ is also being done.
