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Trucking industry keeps U.S economy moving

Trucking industry keeps U.S economy moving



If the United States did not have any truckers, the country would stagnate as they are responsible for delivering goods across three quarters of the country. That`s why it`s very important to learn about a truck driver`s daily work and stats, through the following numbers:

  • Most truck drivers are around 49 years old.
  • 5 million people work as truckers in the U.S.
  • Around 200,000 of the truck drivers in the country are women (only 5.8%).
  • Be a trucker is the prevalent type of job in 29 states.
  • A trucker earns about $41,000 yearly.
  • About 125,000 miles are travelled per year by a truck driver and 3 million miles over their years working in this profession.
  • 5 billion tons of freight are hauled per year by truck drivers.
  • They sleep around 240 nights on the road yearly.
  • The safest way for a trucker to stop their vehicle is reducing the velocity of the truck 360 feet in advance. A distance equivalent to the size of a football field.
  • The employment rate of truck drivers is expected to grow 5% from 2014 until 2024.
  • Many in the industry forgets about truck drivers, especially the ones who carry merchandise to all shops regardless of the direction, so that the population can buy what they need.
  • We must be more tolerant to truck drivers, especially since they are in charge of these giant vehicles, either on the road or when blocking a street to park and deliver a load.
  • These professionals with their trucks keep America moving.

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Autor: El Trailero Magazine
Date: 2/2019


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