A parallel crisis is taking shape in the trucking industry: the scarcity of qualified diesel technicians. While fleets often train their sights on driver recruitment, increasing attention is turning to the maintenance bays that keep those trucks on the road.

Truck drivers are remaining in their roles longer amid industry uncertainty, yet turnover may surge once freight conditions improve. Tenstreet’s data also reveals how human connection and AI-driven recruitment are shaping drivers’ decisions.

A growing phalanx of lawyers is taking aim at Daimler Truck Holding AG and other major truck makers over a former price-fixing cartel. Observers say the sheer number of legal experts involved underscores the significant financial and reputational risks at play.

Recently enacted regulations by the U.S. Transportation Department have made it significantly tougher for non-U.S. citizens to secure commercial drivers’ licenses. The change follows a fatal crash in Florida that prompted renewed scrutiny of licensing requirements and highway safety.