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Kat Wong

Truckie shortage 'crisis' to hurt strained supply chain

The Australian trucking industry is facing a chronic shortage of drivers. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian shoppers could soon face empty supermarket shelves as a shortage of truckies threatens the nation's supply chains. 

About 26,000 more drivers are needed to fill gaps in the trucking industry as the sector faces shortfalls across all business sizes and types, according to the National Road Transport Association.

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