U.S. truck drivers left industry during COVID-19 pandemic

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The price of fuel in the United States has risen significantly in recent weeks, and it could rise further.It comes amidan ongoing shortage of truck drivers across the nation.

Part of the reason is that olderdriversdecided to retire during the COVID-19 pandemicwhile manytruck driving schools wereclosed.

Adding to that is a nationwide increase in online shopping and the need for additional drivers.

CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports.

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