Top Challenges Facing the Trucking Industry in 2025

The trucking industry keeps America running, delivering goods across the country and keeping businesses stocked. But 2024 is bringing some real challenges that could impact both drivers and trucking companies. Let’s break down these challenges and talk about how we can tackle them together.

1. Not Enough Drivers

What’s Happening?
There aren’t enough drivers to meet the demand. Many older drivers are retiring, and not enough new drivers are stepping in to fill the gap. High turnover rates are making the problem worse.

How We Can Fix It:

• Bring in New Talent: Encourage younger generations to consider trucking as a career.
• Make Trucking Better: Offer better pay, benefits, and work schedules to keep current drivers happy and attract new ones.
• How MTGAA Helps: We’re pushing for better driver training programs and advocating for industry improvements to make trucking jobs more appealing.

2. Rising Costs

What’s Happening?
Fuel prices, repairs, and insurance costs are going up, and it’s hitting trucking companies hard.

How We Can Fix It:

• Save on Fuel: Use fuel-efficient trucks and train drivers on how to save fuel.
• Prevent Big Repairs: Regular maintenance can help avoid expensive breakdowns.
• MTGAA Perks: Our members get access to discounts on fuel, insurance, and other essentials.

3. New Rules and Regulations

What’s Happening?
Changes in safety standards, emissions rules, and technology requirements (like ELDs) mean companies have to spend time and money staying compliant.

How We Can Fix It:

• Stay Updated: Make sure you know what’s changing so you can adapt.
• Use the Right Tools: Invest in tech that not only meets requirements but also makes your operations smoother.
• How MTGAA Helps: We’re working with lawmakers to push for fair and practical regulations that make sense for trucking businesses.

4. Keeping Up with Technology

What’s Happening?
New tech is everywhere, and while it can help, it can also feel overwhelming—especially for smaller companies.

How We Can Fix It:

• Train Your Team: Make sure drivers and staff know how to use the latest tools.
• Think Small: Start with tech that’s easy to implement and can grow with your business.
• How MTGAA Helps: We offer workshops and resources to help you understand and use new technology without the headache.

Moving Forward Together

The challenges are real, but they’re not impossible to overcome. When we work together, we can make trucking better for everyone. MTGAA is here to help by offering resources, discounts, and advocacy for the entire trucking community.

Join MTGAA today and be part of the solution. Together, we’ll keep America moving forward.Want to learn more? Check out our Membership Page to see how we can help you thrive.