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ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT Portable Sanitation Association International News B e t t e r w o r k s i t e s . B e t t e r w e e k e n d s . B e t t e r w o r l d . BIWEEKLY EDITION JUNE 23, 2021 Page 1 By Jeff Wigley, Past PSAI President "F amily-owned business"—father, mother, son, daughter all involved in a small business serving the local community. This description is culled from a long history of businesses run by members of the same family. The portable sanitation industry began with a large number of local family-owned businesses in the 1950s and 1960s. Today, companies range in size from the traditional "mom and pop" companies to large corporations, some that operate in multiple countries around the world. The next two chapters in our PSAI 50th Anniversary Celebration will focus on "Fathers and Sons." With Father's Day observed this month, it is an appropriate time to learn about and be inspired by multi-generation family-owned businesses and their important impact on our Association and our industry. ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT Portable Sanitation Association International News B e t t e r w o r k s i t e s . B e t t e r w e e k e n d s . B e t t e r w o r l d . Continued on page 2 A Closer Look at the Truck Driver Shortage By Karleen Kos, PSAI's Executive Director P ortable sanitation companies from coast to coast are having trouble finding drivers. Rumors and opinions are flying as to why that is the case. The American Trucking Association (ATA) has suggested that the United States currently lacks approximately 60,000 drivers, a number that could rise to as many as 200,000 truckers by 2026. What does this mean for portable sanitation? On the Inside Congratulations Alex!… page 13 Three and Done! …page 15 Attention Suppliers! We Make It Easy for You! …page 21 Industry News …page 24 Fathers and Sons of the PSAI Continued on page 3 All year we celebrate our 1971 founding!