In this Road Gang Radio interview, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Alex Leslie, Senior Research Associate at the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), to discuss ATRI’s latest findings on the nationwide shortage of qualified diesel technicians.

We break down the causes behind the shortage, its impact on the trucking industry, and ATRI’s recommendations for addressing the challenge.

ATRI Website: http://atri-online.org/

Press Release: https://truckingresearch.org/2025/08/...

Full Report: https://truckingresearch.org/wp-conte...

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