# Truck driver shortage
Gov. DeSantis Announces New Measures To Tackle Supply Chain Problems – $8 Million To Train New Truck Drivers in Florida
Governor DeSantis on Sep 15Twitter of GovRonDeSantis. On September 15, Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis announced a new initiative intended to tackle the supply chain issues that continue to plague America - with an $8.2 million investment to train over 3,500 new truck drivers in Florida each year.
Walmart Provides $110,000 Per Year Salary as Incentive for New Drivers Amid Largest Shortage in History
Walmart, one of the largest employers in the country, has recently provided a new incentive for it's new drivers at warehouses and store locations across the nation. Currently, drivers are eligible to receive as much as $110,000 in earnings, while completing their first year of employment with the company. The salary raise comes on the heels of one of the largest trucker shortages in history, with the industry seeking to fill at least 80,000 positions over the next year or so.