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DRIVERS' SHORTAGE * USA - In-demand jobs have moved out of construction and clerical
The top five high-demand jobs... with truck drivers in 2nd. place...
Modesto,CA,USA -The Modesto Bee, by CHRISTINA SALERNO -December 02, 2007: -- The county's Alliance WorkNet compiles the analysis yearly to determine the best way to allocate money for training programs through the Workforce Investment Act. It uses a mix of employment projections from the state Employment Development Department, surveys of local employers and job orders received by the Alliance WorkNet... The top five high-demand jobs in Stanislaus County, according to the analysis, are:... with truck drivers in 2nd. place... Truck driving also has fared well, reflecting a nationwide trend. The United States has about 1.3 million drivers of long-haul, heavy trucks, about 20,000 fewer than needed, according to the American Trucking Associations, an industry group based in Alexandria, Va... Major shortages in the trucking industry are largely attributed to retirements and inadequate recruitment, plus the increased demand. Mary Segraves, area vice president of Adecco, said background checks and drug tests can shrink the pool of qualified applicants, as well...
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