U.S. truck driver shortage 2011-2030| Statista

Driver shortage is one of the leading issues in the trucking industry in the United States, with an estimated ****** drivers needed in 2021. By 2030, this figure is forecast to reach *******.

Truck driver shortage in the United States from 2011 to 2030 (in 1,000s)

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2022

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Region

United States

Survey time period

2011 to 2020

Supplementary notes

* Forecast. Figure for 2026 was not available.
Values prior to 2020 were taken from a previous release.

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