196,000 –that’s the projected skilled talent gap over the next decade for qualified technicians in the trucking industry. “The Long Haul with George and Paul” is an ExxonMobil podcast series exploring the root causes of, and potential solutions for, the technician shortage that is impacting today’s fleets. “The Long Haul” navigates the road toward closing the gap.   This podcast series gathers insights from fleet maintenance managers and other experts in the field who give firsthand insights on how the shortage has impacted their shops. If you’re looking for tips on helping to manage the technician shortage and helping bring the best talent to your team and retaining that talent, you’ve come to the right place.