Australia Faces Worsening Truck Driver Shortage, New Report Warns
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Australia faces worsening truck driver shortage, new report warns
NatRoad CEO Warren Clark said the stark statistics highlight the growing pressure transport businesses are under. Image: Prime Creative Media Australia's truck driver shortage has worsened for a second consecutive year, driven by an ageing workforce, rising operating costs and a growing freight demand, according to a new global study. The latest International Road Transport Union's (IRU) Global Driver Shortage Report found Australia's truck dri…
Can Australia close its growing truck driver shortage?
Image: blueringmedia/stock.adobe.comAustralia’s truck driver shortage increased for a second consecutive year, with 12 per cent of positions unfilled in 2025 compared with 10 per cent in 2024. NatRoad, citing the International Road Transport Union’s latest Global Driver Shortage Report, says an ageing workforce, limited recruitment of younger drivers, and rising operating costs are compounding the problem. Its accompanying workforce factsheet sh…
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