Truck Driving as a Career!
Video compliments of Trucking Moves America Forward
How big is the trucking industry?
Trucks drive economic growth and jobs in America. According to Trucking Moves America, the industry currently supports almost 7 million jobs, including just over 3 million professional drivers. These drivers transport goods that impact health care, fuel and transportation, waste removal, retail, food and agriculture, manufacturing, as well as banking and finance.
What does it take to become a truck driver?
Truck drivers are skilled professionals and are required to follow stringent safety regulations. Carriers and trucking organizations frequently recognize drivers for accident-free driving records - check out the six million mile man! Truck drivers must also adapt to new truck technology, which in turn, make the roads safer and more efficient than ever before. Like the rest of the automobile industry, truck drivers and manufacturers are also embracing green technologies - hybrid electric and engine-powered systems - that reduce idling time and air pollution.
How does trucking help my community?
In the event of a natural disaster, truck drivers are often the first to respond and deliver goods to those in need of assistance. Food, housing relief and first aid is often delivered first by truck and is often called upon to remove debris and rebuild.
For more information about the trucking industry, we invite you to visit www.truckingmovesamerica.com.
TSA: Truckers Service Association
Truckers Service Association is a non-profit organization we work with to deliver specialized benefits and insurance products to owner-operators to optimally protect their businesses and families. Find out more about TSA by visiting their website, www.tsatruck.com. TSA offers a number of value-added benefits to drivers with membership.
TrueNorth Keeps You Safe on the Road
At TrueNorth, our mission is to assist transportation companies and their people with protecting and maximizing assets, resources and opportunities. Learn how TrueNorth's Transportation Division can help you achieve your goals and provide peace of mind while you're on the road. Call us today at (800) 877-9637.