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The role of truck drivers in the transportation industry

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
January 18, 2023
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A truck driver is a professional who operates trucks to deliver goods to different locations. Truck drivers move a lot of things, like consumer goods, machine parts, and building materials, according to Indeed,  a website with the mission to help people get jobs.

As a result of this, truck driving is usually a high-demand job. While the main role of a truck driver is to transport goods, they complete other tasks, such as loading and unloading the truck and inspecting it for safety; thereby playing an important role in the transportation industry.

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Truck drivers are in high demand:

According to the American Trucking Association, there is a shortage of truck drivers in the U.S., which means that there are more people who want to be truck drivers than there are people who can be truck drivers. This shortage is expected to last for the next few years, which makes driving a truck a lucrative job.

Truck drivers cover a lot of miles:

Some drivers log more than 100,000 miles per year. Long hours on the road can be hard on your body and mind, but many drivers like the independence and freedom of the open road.

Truck drivers are important to the economy. They move goods from factories to stores, warehouses, and distribution centres, which is a key part of the economy. Without truck drivers, goods wouldn’t get from one place to another. This makes truck drivers an important part of the supply chain.

Truck drivers need special training:

You need special training and a commercial driver’s licence to become a truck driver (CDL). CDL training programmes usually last a few weeks and cover things like how to take care of a vehicle, how to handle cargo and the rules of the road.

Truck driving is a challenging but rewarding career choice because you have to drive long distances and get special training. The national average salary of a truck driver is $67,457 per year, depending on various factors, such as the size of the company, the location of the job, and the truck driver’s level of experience.

 

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