I remember someone posting a week or so back about grocery shelves being more empty lately, or at least that's what I think was posted. I've noticed that also. Seems the grocery stores near me aren't stocked up as much as usual. I assumed it was some sort of trucking issue or supply chain issue, but I haven't heard about any national trucking issue. I just needed to take my car in for repair and they said they need to order parts. They said it used to be a day or two to get the parts and now it could be a week or two. She mentioned something about shortage of truckers.
So I'm wondering what's going on? I haven't heard of any trucking strike/slow down. I doubt the truckers are moving, en mass, to a new profession. Is it the increase in gas prices? I can understand how that would lead to higher prices of goods but not slowdowns in delivery.
There's been a major truck driver shortage for a few years now. Every now and then the local paper runs a 2 page ad from local companies basically begging for people to come drive.
Got a little insider info as my wife drives. if you're thinking about a career change where you only deal with yourself, trucking is the way to go. You don't ever have to do long haul either. She drives an 8 ton fuel truck. Truck is in our yard every night, she has computer in the truck that tells her her route for the day. She basically only deals with ppl via text / phone.
I won't tell you what she makes, but it's over 80 grand. She's only been with this company 2 years. She also has complete full benefits for us both.
Seriously, folks. Get into driving a truck if you're even thinking about it. The money is really good, and most companies have amazing benefits.
The problem with the trucking industry is the draw for antisocial people. The result is in the rare instances you must interact with your coworkers everyone is an ass hole.