Shortage of Long-Haul Truckers Boosts Leasing in Key US Logistics Hubs

Last October, the American Trucking Association estimated that the number of active truck drivers in the U.S. was about 80,000 below the optimal number needed to satisfy surging freight demand. This confirmed that e-commerce retailers and logistics providers faced an even more challenging shipping environment than the nearly 60,000-driver shortfall the ATA found in 2019.