# Mechanic Shortage is About to Hit Truck Owners Hard

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Podcast: [The Diesel Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-diesel-podcast-1420614)
Published: 2026-05-01T12:45:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3827

## Resource

The automotive industry - which we depend on for parts and maintenance - is facing a crisis. Manpower. More people are retiring than new people joining. Will this create longer wait times for repair and maintenance? Today’s guest joins us to talk about ways to bring more people in, and for businesses to find the right employees. Will it get worse before it gets better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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