The diesel technician shortage is reaching a breaking point—and it’s putting the entire trucking industry at risk. Jimmy Mac sits down with Alex Leslie, Senior Research Associate at the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), to unpack the findings of ATRI’s latest report on why fleets can’t recruit or retain enough qualified diesel techs.

From training gaps and outdated curriculum to tool costs and uninspiring work environments, Leslie breaks down the root causes of the shortage—and what shops, schools, and fleets can do to fix it. Whether you're behind the wheel or under the hood, this conversation is essential for understanding where the trucking workforce goes from here.