Truck drivers needed: Lack of drivers slowing shipments Virginia Annable Oct 6, 2021 Oct 6, 2021 Updated Nov 14, 2022 0 1 of 2 TransTech instructor Matthew Fuselier prepares to teach student Angus Moore during this CDL training. Virginia Annable, Record BH Media TransTech commercial driving instructor Matthew Fuselier, left, guides student Angus Moore during his first week of training. Virginia Annable, Record Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Virginia Annable The need for truck drivers was at an all-time high in 2018 and 2019. Or at least, that’s what industry leaders thought.kAm“x? a_`g 2?5 a_`h[ 6G6CJ@?6 D2:5 E9:D H@F=5 36 2 7=2D9 :? 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