“Need for drivers gears up”

As I have frequently written in this blog, there are many opportunities for employment by driving trucks!  An article in The Dallas Morning News, August 23, 2012, edition on page 1D by Terry Box, “Need for drivers gears up” states that ‘freight shipments are up, demand for drivers may be higher than ever as business is returning to pre-recession levels.’

In the article, Terry Box points out some important facts:

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There are hundreds of thousands of unfilled driver jobs, and it is expected to grow to 250,000 in the next few years.

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Today the trucking industry employs 3.5 million.

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Nearly 63 percent of truck drivers nationwide are between 45 and 64 years old compared to 48 percent of workers in other Industries.

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There are 5,000 seats in the state of Texas that could be filled tomorrow if qualified drivers were available.

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Trucking companies are actively recruiting returning veterans in an attempt to attract younger drivers.

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The average truck driver earns more than $ 50,000 per year!

If you would like to become an entrepreneur and start your own business, you might consider the purchase of truck.

I certainly recognize that driving a long-haul truck is a demanding and challenging occupation.  Sitting in a truck cab for hours dealing with crazy drivers requires strong nerves and constant attention to the road.  Further, being on the road for days at a time is a hardship for one’s personal life.  However, perhaps receiving good compensation and satisfaction from doing an important job may be components of a rewarding career.

Please comment in this blog or email me at glynjordan@gmail.com if your opinion of a truck driving career.

Thanks, 

Glyn