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Truck driver shortage threatens empty shelves, higher prices
A brewing crisis in Australia’s trucking industry could soon pummel shoppers with higher prices and even empty shelves. A new survey from the International Road Transport Union reveals there are 26,049 unfilled truck driver positions in 2024, and the …