A Few More Thoughts on the Labor Market

A Few More Thoughts on the Labor Market

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Truck driver labor market under growing strain, report says

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Conversion Interactive Agency and People. Data. Analytics. (PDA) are their Q3 2025 Driver Recruiting & Retention Data Download Report, highlighting a truck driver labor market under growing strain from demographic shifts, regulatory change and evolving driver expectations. This quarter’s data paints a clear picture: competition for qualified drivers continues to intensify. With the average driver age now 58 and more than 100,0…