One of the more sobering findings in the 2025 National Road Freight Industry Survey has to do with the people in our industry.

Almost half the businesses who did the survey said that within the next five years, up to a quarter of their drivers will retire or leave the industry.

In an industry already struggling to find new drivers, this is a looming issue we need to fix.

The survey, which is the largest survey done in more than a decade,  also showed 78% of operators want more purpose-designed rest stops, and 72% highlighted the importance of drivers being able to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The survey, which was run by Research...