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SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations revealed Oct. 25 that it estimates the shortfall of professional drivers has decreased slightly to 78,000 for this year. That’s down from an original estimate in 2021 of a record 80,000 drivers. But ATA says the shortage could swell to more than 160,000 over the next decade based on current driver demographic trends and projected growth in freight demand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices