Truck drivers are more diverse than ever, but women still missing » Land Line Media

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Date: July 22, 2025 | Author: Tyson Fisher | Category: News

Truck drivers are getting older, more educated and more diverse. Understanding this shift can help motor carriers attract the next generation of drivers.

A new study by the American Transportation Research Institute shows key shifts in the American truck driver profile. Researchers found differences in age, race, education and employment types over the years. However, the number of female truck drivers remains unchanged.

“The trucking industry is undergoing a significant demographic shift, reflecting broader societal, market and U.S. labor force changes,” the study states. “As the current truck driver workforce nears retirement, the industry faces both a challenge and unique opportunity: to resupply its ranks by actively engaging younger, more diverse and historically underrepresented populations.”