As Arkansas sees truck driver shortage, companies offer incentives
Several trucking companies are increasing incentives to get people to come to work for them like a pay increase, a sign-on bonus, and a referral bonus. Author: Mercedes Mackay Updated: 5:20 PM CDT May 7, 2021
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. It s a problem many industries are experiencing right now, not enough people are wanting to come to work.
For the trucking industry, it s the biggest shortage they ve seen in over a decade, and that shortage is creating a domino effect.
Have you heard recently about groceries and gasoline delays or even shortages?
Part of the reason for that is there are simply not enough people willing to get behind the wheel, according to Arkansas Trucking Association President Shannon Newton.