Truck driver shortage threatening growth in South CanterburyMYTCHALL BRANSGROVE/FAIRFAX NZ Peter Robertson, director at ProDriver Training. The truck driver licensing process is a major stumbling block preventing school-leavers entering the transport industry, South Canterbury transport company managers say. FROM THE ARCHIVE:* Truck driver shortage 'getting worse'* Low pay blamed for driver shortage* Pay 'not the reason for shortage'With projected economic growth for South Canterbury, increased traffic from PrimePort and dairy factories, and businesses expanding in the Washdyke industrial park, South Canterbury was identified as having one of the biggest demands for transport nationwide. Rural Transport Ltd manager Crouchley hoped to attract younger drivers when advertising a position for a flat-bed truck driver. "Somehow when years ago we all wanted to be truck drivers - kids love trucks but nowadays they lose interest," he said.

Source: Stuff August 23, 2016 04:22 UTC