Just a few decades ago, if you said the word “trucker,” everyone in the room assumed you were talking about a man. Today, though, society has changed quite a bit; it’s not unusual for men to be doing jobs women traditionally did, and vice versa. What’s more, in the year 2020, as we start a… Read more »
Israel Hernandez was a garbage truck driver up north, but wanted to get out of the cold, snowy winters so he moved to the south recently. While down south, he trained to be a long haul truck driver whereas he’d travel the southern states delivering various loads. So far, so good– he has been to… Read more »
Is your trucking company having a hard time attracting millennial truck drivers? This is a problem that the entire trucking industry is facing at the moment. There is a massive shortage of truck drivers, and it’s due in large part to the fact that some millennials don’t consider truck driving a viable career option. It… Read more »
The trucking industry is, and will continue to be, significant to the economy of the United States. For instance, some 10.77 billion tons of freight are moved by trucks annually these days. The industry generates more than $700 billion in revenue. And truckers travel about 450 billion miles a year in the U.S. alone each… Read more »
Truck drivers have a lot of responsibilities. Our country wouldn’t run without them– they’re the men and women who transport materials and goods, making our economy run as well as it does. Three keywords associated with truckers include manufacturing, distribution and retail. Without trucks, our stores wouldn’t have stuff in them for you to buy… Read more »
Every year, there are more than 400,000 large trucks involved in accidents all across the country. These accidents kill almost 5,000 people, including about 600 truck drivers. With these startling stats in mind, those within the trucking industry are always trying to find new ways to keep truck drivers safe. Most recently, The Alliance for… Read more »
What are some of America’s top jobs? Cashiers, retail salespeople, waiters/waitresses, nurses and… truckers make the list. Trucking is a tough but important job. It truly drives the American economy. Many people have said you should take a look at the trucking industry to see how the country’s economic health is doing– and if trucks… Read more »
People need to be 21 as of right now to obtain a Class A CDL and become a truck driver. That said, there has been some talk in recent years about potentially lowering the age at which a person can obtain a Class A CDL down to 18. This could help the trucking industry in… Read more »