Karl’s Transport in Antigo is one of 15 carriers across the country to participate in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program, which allows the company to train 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds to drive commercial vehicles interstate.
ANTIGO, Wis. (WAOW) - With the entire country nearly 80,000 truck drivers short, the industry is looking for ways to bring in the younger generation, and they may have found
The trucking industry, like many industries right now-needs more workers.Nationwide, the trucking industry is about 80,000 drivers short.A local trucking company hopes making the career more appealing to an under-utilized group will help make a dent in that shortage.