ATLANTA (August 23, 2023) | The Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages has announced the date and location of its first study committee meeting. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 30, at 9:00 a.m. at the GreyStone Power Corporation in Hiram, Georgia. Further details regarding the agenda of the meeting will be announced at a later time.
“Throughout this committee process, we have the unique opportunity to collaborate with thriving Georgia businesses that possess invaluable industry-level insights into the challenges faced by the motor carrier industry,” said Chairman Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas). “The first meeting will serve as an opportunity for committee members to outline the scope of their investigation and lay the groundwork for future deliberations. The agenda for the meeting will cover a range of topics related to truck driver shortages, including workforce development, training programs, industry regulations, and retention strategies. I want to thank GreyStone Power Corporation as they graciously host our first study committee meeting.”
The Senate Study Committee on Truck Driver Shortages was created pursuant to Senate Resolution 155, sponsored by Sen. Anavitarte, which passed with bipartisan support during the 2023 Legislative Session. This study committee will be charged with hearing testimony from industry leaders and educators regarding strategies to meet this need in Georgia.
The meeting is available to view on the Senate Schedule here.
Read the full text of SR 155 here.
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Sen. Jason Anavitarte serves as Chair of the Senate Majority Caucus. He represents Senate District 31 which includes Paulding and Polk Counties. He can be reached at 404.656.9221 or at Jason.anavitarte@senate.ga.gov