Why the Commercial Truck Industry Matters [INFOGRAPHIC]

Are you looking for a career that’s a little bit out of the ordinary? If the idea of sitting at a desk for 40 hours each week isn’t for you, consider attending truck driver training school in Portland. There is currently a shortage of about 25,000 truck drivers in the country, so you may find a number of trucking jobs available to you when you finish your training. Trucking is a driving force behind the U.S. economy, accounting for roughly five percent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product. About 70 percent of the freight moved in the U.S. goes on trucks, and it takes about 3 million drivers to make this happen. Take a look at this infographic to learn more about why the commercial trucking industry matters. Please share with your friends and fellow future truck drivers.