Trucking Industry News

Although many states in the south are experiencing high unemployment rates, several trucking companies are calling for more qualified drivers that are needed in the industry.

Trucking on the open road is not just for the boys. Many women are involved in this industry and do an exemplary job in hauling the nation's important freight to and from destinations across the country.

Recently, Texas has been experiencing some hardships due to the dry weather that is harming many of the stateÂ’s local crops.

Although the job market still seems unsteady across the country, the trucking industry is continuing to enjoy a boom in demand for freight hauling opportunities.

As the trucking industry evolves and more companies are in need of drivers, truckers have the benefit of being able to choose which businesses are top-notch and which they would like to be employed by in the future.

Those who have considered becoming a truck driver and completing CDL training may have more of an incentive than ever, as wages for truckers are steadily increasing, Trucking Info reports.

Some motorists may have a hard time understanding why they are cut off or crowded by a big rig.

As the roads are cleared of debris and tree limbs after Hurricane Irene, many truckers and fleet management owners have the important task of making sure the highways and streets are safe for all motorists and that residents have the supplies they need.

Not only can cautious truck drivers ensure the safety and wellbeing of themselves and others while on the road, as their efforts may also be recognized through awards and honors in the trucking industry.

Truckers, who are often tasked with handling hazardous conditions along the nation's highways, take on the important responsibility of keeping themselves and other motorists protected.