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HOUSTON CHRONICLE: Immigrants are filling trucking labor gap

Written by Katharine Mohn | Feb 28, 2023 7:04:46 PM

Jetco Delivery President Kyle Kristynik and Jetco professional driver Jorge Chavez spoke with the Houston Chronicle about how immigrants "have begun taking the wheel" and filling the trucking labor gap in Houston and around the United States as freight demands continue to increase nationwide.

Jorge spoke about his upbringing in the trucking industry, as well as his passion for the job. Kyle spoke about the company's changing demographics, recruitment efforts and the positive impact of a diverse culture.

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