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Athens News Matters: Getting new truckers on the road

 Post-pandemic supply chain challenges and the increase of long-haul truckers taking other jobs has left Georgia with a driver deficit. With a nationwide industry shortage of about 80,000 drivers, getting new truckers on the roads is more important than ever. WUGA/Grady College intern Caroline Sears reports.