There is a cyclical element to the conditions required in order to make a profit in trucking. Rates climb when there is a lot of freight, and truckers buy more trucks to seize the opportunity. However, at some point, freight levels drop and there are too many trucks available to transport it. It is at…
Becoming a truck driver is definitely a hot career option for many people. Regardless of the skyrocketing gas prices, many people are led to believe that becoming a truck driver can be extremely lucrative. According to The American Trucking Association, as of 2021, there was a historic shortage of 80,000 truck drivers in the U.S.…
Some of the nation’s largest freight transporters train hundreds of aspiring truck drivers each year. The training programs, however, frequently fall short of delivering on their promises of higher wages and better working conditions. A driver’s ability to obtain new employment is further hampered if he or she quits their job early and is not…
Sure, if you’re asked to explain the trucking sector, you’ll probably be able to provide the following information: It entails enormous trucks and a large number of workers going long distances to transport massive loads from A to B. However, there is a lot more to the freight industry than you may imagine. Truck drivers…