As gas prices rise across Texas and the country, one of the hardest-hit industries continues to be independent truckers and the trucking industry overall.
"COVID-19 has really increased the shortage," said Texas Board of Nursing's executive director, Kathy Thomas. Job shortages are also taking place in the trucking industry, which moves 72% of U.S. domestic freight, according to the American Trucking Associations. John Esparza, chief executive officer of the Texas Trucking Association, said it will reach 160, 000.
"COVID-19 has really increased the shortage," said Texas Board of Nursing's executive director, Kathy Thomas. Job shortages are also taking place in the trucking industry, which moves 72% of U.S. domestic freight, according to the American Trucking Associations. John Esparza, chief executive officer of the Texas Trucking Association, said it will reach 160, 000.