The Capacity Safety Net: Why Having a Balanced Truck-and-Rail Strategy Protects Your Business from Sudden Driver Shortages
The U.S. trucking industry is short approximately 82,000 drivers in 2026 — and the gap is widening. New FMCSA CDL eligibility restrictions that took effect in March 2026 are further shrinking the available driver pool, with some analysts estimating a 10 to 15% reduction in available carrier capacity. Spot rates in truckload freight are up […]