'We help keep America rolling every day,' one driver said. 'That's how you get your food, your toiletries, anything you need.'
PASADENA, Texas -- As the White House touts its truck driving program, those in the industry in Texas said more needs to be done to help keep shelves filled, and prices down.Handling a big rig might seem challenging, but for some students they see an opportunity.
Morris isn't the only one who's discovered this passion. San Jacinto's truck classes are booked solid. WHITE HOUSE TOUTS RECORD NUMBER OF NEW TRUCK DRIVER HIRES, BUT INDUSTRY LEADERS SAID MORE DRIVERS ARE NEEDED "Our trucking companies out there are not able to fill the equipment that they have because of the lack of truck drivers," Esparza explained."That gap continues to grow, and it has consistently."American Trucking AssociationLACK OF TRUCK DRIVERS COULD CONTINUE TO MAKE SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES WORSE, CAUSING BARE STORE SHELVES AND HIGHER PRICES
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