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Fontana: Driver shortage and retention challenges persist across fleets

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Fontana: Driver shortage and retention challenges persist across fleets

By: Gia September 17, 2026

Transervice In The News – FleetOwner Magazine

Fontana: Is it time to switch to a dedicated transportation model?

As featured in FleetOwner -IDEAXCHANGE– Gino Fontana, COO and EVP at Transervice Logistics Inc.

Rising operational costs and regulatory pressures are pushing private fleets to the brink. Can managing your own fleet still deliver a healthy ROI?

Key takeaways

•The driver shortage could reach 160,000 by 2030, with replacement costs nearing $12,799 per driver.

•Pay alone is not enough; drivers also prioritize communication, scheduling consistency, and reliability.

•Fleet technology must be intuitive, reliable, and involve drivers early in the selection process to improve adoption.

The smartest logistics leaders don’t rely on guesswork—they rely on the right strategic models and driver feedback.

In his latest FleetOwner article, Transervice COO & EVP Gino Fontana breaks down why private fleets are increasingly turning to dedicated contract carriage to combat rising costs and protect their bottom line.

📖 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4zWut7t

Gino Fontana, CTP, is COO and EVP at Transervice Logistics Inc. Prior to this, he was VP of operations at Berkeley Division and Puerto Rico. He has more than 35 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry with both operational and sales experience.

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