The Pyle Point – Driver Shortage
The driver shortage is putting pressure on capacity across the industry. How is Pyle preparing to keep freight moving and service consistent?
It starts with investing in our people. Watch the first episode of The Pyle Point to learn more.
Video Transcript
[0:01] The driver shortage isn’t going away, and recent changes in the trucking industry have put even more pressure on the available driver pool. This is the Pyle Point.
[0:07]For shippers, that makes one question increasingly important: How is your carrier building the next generation of drivers?
[0:15]At Pyle, we’ve invested in developing drivers from within through our Truck Driver Academy and dock-to-driver program, creating a career path for employees to move from the dock into professional driving roles. Today, 30% of our driver fleet is homegrown.
[0:29]That investment helps us maintain a pipeline of qualified drivers who already understand our operations, safety expectations, and commitment to service.
[0:38]So as capacity tightens, don’t just ask carriers if they have trucks. Ask them how they’re making sure they have drivers to move them.
