The Solution to the Trucking Industry Labor Shortage
Fully autonomous trucks might be a quick fix to one of the biggest challenges facing the US trucking industry in 2025: According to Tech.co’s latest freight research, 25% of US freight firms say a labor shortage is the biggest issue affecting their business.
Plus, with some estimations putting the shortage at 160,000 driver positions by 2030 — and with the US’s freight needs likely increasing by 50% more volume between now and 2050 — things will only get worse for decades.
If self-driving trucks can safely operate across the nation, that concern is mitigated, while shipping companies everywhere can continue growing their profits as usual. In the meantime, however, there’s no harm in companies like PACCAR pushing for as cautious a rollout as possible.
