ATRI’s latest research doesn’t just confirm the problem, it puts hard numbers to what you’re probably already feeling: 65.5 percent of shops are short-staffed in 2025, with nearly one in five technician positions unfilled. That means even the best shops are running lean, and you’re competing with mega fleets for time on the rack. Why This Shortage Hits You Harder Than Big Carriers Large carriers can muscle their way to the front of the line with contracts, volume, and buying power. Small fleets and owner ...