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The article reports on the move by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump as of July 2018 to ease federal rules and attract nontraditional drivers such as teenagers, minorities and women to resolve the shortage of truck drivers in the country. Also cited are the required number of drivers as cited by the American Trucking Associations, as well as the move by the government to allow younger drivers with military background to operate commercial vehicles.

The article explores the recruitment of refugees for vacancies in the U.S. The situation is attributed to complaints about worker shortages as many refused to fill undesirable and low-paying positions. Employers expressed on concerns on the challenge of retaining workers. The impact of the move by President Donald Trump to limit legal immigrants and refugees is discussed.