This article states that the trucking industry is short 33,000 drivers.

Oct 15, 2021
7:42:01am

Everyman All-American

And there is no easy solution to the problem.

Supply chain issues, in all sectors, is predicted to last through mid-2023.

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2021/10/13/trucking-industry-staffing.html

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Public service announcement here. I’ve been in the food business for over 25

Kale

10/15/21 5:24am

Thanks. Do you suggest more than a month of extra food?

JayOwen

10/15/21 5:31am

I know others in your industry

RockyBalboa

10/15/21 5:56am

What’s the cause of food shortages? Trucking/transportation? Drought? Not enough workers at processing plants?

Mike Honcho

10/15/21 6:26am

Look to the very top of the command chain

Ojiisan

10/15/21 6:43am

Silverback gorillas?

Mike Honcho

10/15/21 7:04am

Food production is dependent on labor and supplies from overseas just like every

MormonThug

10/15/21 6:49am

It’s all of it.

Kale

10/15/21 7:00am

This article states that the trucking industry is short 33,000 drivers.

Everyman

10/15/21 7:42am

what do truck drivers make these days? I'm sick of my job

Mike Honcho

10/15/21 7:48am

I have a friend making about $75k/year. He says some guys are making $90k.

Y-Zag

10/15/21 8:30am

hmm not as much as I'd have guessed, actually

Mike Honcho

10/15/21 10:36am

What key items do I need to stock up on?

WhirleyPop

10/15/21 8:30am

Meat is a good start

Kale

10/15/21 10:00am

I have half a beef in my freezer now

AZ Coug

10/16/21 12:03pm

If it's a kale shortage you're talking about, I think we'll be fine.

goldengoose

10/15/21 8:32am

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