The Issue: Beer and beverage distributors provide competitive wages, meaningful benefits and long-term career opportunities. However, they face significant labor shortages, particularly for CDL drivers.

Why It Matters: Over 3,000 independent beer distribution facilities employ more than 135,000 hardworking Americans. These businesses play a critical role in supporting local economies and ongoing labor challenges ripple through the supply chain, from the smallest towns to the largest cities.

We Encourage Congress to:

Take steps to address the nationwide labor and CDL shortages that create challenges to the supply chain.

Provide support for CDL training including apprenticeships, trade school and community college initiatives.