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29
Aug
Jobs in Transportation Taking Significant Rise
The trucking industry plays a major role in the U.S. economy. However, the industry needs more workers. According to the Labor Department, the U.S. unemployment rate came up one-tenth of a percentage point, but nearly 300,000 jobs were added in […]
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08
Aug
Truck Driving Companies are Seeing Freight Tonnage Grow
If the recession caused some worry among the trucking industry, projections by the American Trucking Association (ATA) should put any fears to rest for the next decade. According to a report from the ATA, it appears that by 2025, Americans […]
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25
Jul
Drivers Needed: A Message That Will Remain the Same for Years to Come
An estimated 8.7 million jobs were lost in the recession. While most of those have been recovered, the trucking industry has lagged behind in reclaiming those lost in the recession. Seeing more job postings in various publications is always a […]
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11
Jul
CDL: An Investment in Your Future
A commercial driver’s license, or CDL, is required if you want to drive a truck and trailer whose contents weigh more than 26,000 pounds or if it’s for commercial use. A CDL is also required if you haul hazardous materials […]
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20
Jun
New Truck Driver Jobs Opening Up
The trucking industry is 7 million strong, but the workforce is aging. There is an increasing demand for drivers, but there are a few aspects of the industry that are keeping the masses from taking on new truck driver jobs. […]
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06
Jun
Trucking Industry Continues to Grow
What’s the most dominant form of freight transportation in the U.S.? You guessed it – trucking. According to an American Trucking Association (ATA) American Trucking Trends 2014 report, 69.1 percent of all domestic freight got from point A to point […]
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23
May
Truck Driving Offers Competitive Salaries
In a time when Americans are seeking work more than ever, there is an industry ready for an influx of new-hires. It’s estimated that by 2020, the trucking industry will need 330,000 new drivers to meet the demand placed on […]
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09
May
Looking for a New Career? Consider a Job Driving Trucks
Yes, there is a truck driver shortage. The industry needs another 30,000 drivers right now just to keep up. However, too many people are focusing on the changes and challenges within the industry that has lead to this shortage rather […]
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25
Apr
Drivers Needed: Be Part of the Solution to a Better Economy
How many jobs do you know of that require no college education and have a starting pay of $40,000 a year? On top of that, how many of those jobs that actually pay that much also offer a 401(k) retirement […]
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11
Apr
Trucking Industry Gearing up to Bring in New Drivers
If you’ve considered a career in trucking, now is the time. The economy is in recovery mode, which means consumers are finally letting down their guard and spending more money. For the trucking industry, this is excellent news. Manufacturers, responding […]
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