Aging Truck Drivers: Trends and Challenges in the Trucking Industry

Is the trucking industry ready for a generational shift? According to Justin Walters, Industry Relations at Tenstreet, 36% of Pulse users are between the ages of 41 and 55, with 16% being over 55, highlighting a significant aging workforce in the industry. While there is positive growth in the number of drivers joining the industry in the 31-40 age range, these numbers are steadily increasing each quarter. However, despite these encouraging trends, the influx of new drivers is not enough to offset the growing number of drivers aging out of the workforce.