Pandemic-Related Challenges to Global Supply Chain Exacerbated by Labour Shortages faced by Trucking Industry: CTA-Nanos Tuesday November 02, 2021 | Business Conditions, COVID-19, Infrastructure, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, News Releases Pressing labour shortages faced by the Canadian trucking industry are creating additional challenges to an already stressed global supply chain. An aging workforce, barriers to appropriate training, the image of the industry and a lack of support are all contributing to the difficulties faced by the Canadian trucking industry
US Vaccine Mandate Could Worsen Driver Shortage-Supply Chain Crisis: ATA Friday October 22, 2021 | Business Conditions, COVID-19, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, Operations & Safety American Trucking Associations has sent a letter to the Biden administration expressing “grave concern” over the potential damage that the president’s plans for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate could cause many businesses and trucking companies.
US Trucking Industry Now Short 80,000 Drivers: ATA Friday October 22, 2021 | Business Conditions, COVID-19, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage The US trucking industry needs at least 80,000 drivers – a number that could double by 2030.
Border-crossing Vaccine Mandate Needs to Consider Timing to Avoid Supply Chain Disruptions: CTA Thursday October 21, 2021 | Border & Customs, COVID-19, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, News Releases, Operations & Safety As the Biden Administration prepares to open land border points of entry to vaccinated travelers, CTA is asking Washington and Ottawa to work with the industry to reexamine appropriate mandate timelines for cross-border truck drivers while also developing a seamless, mutual system of identification for drivers to limit potential border delays