Truck Driving Resources and Job Outlook
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, truck driving is one of the largest occupations in the U.S. with over 3.2 million jobs in 2008 (latest available data). Of the 3.2 million jobs, 56 percent were heavy truck drivers or tractor-trailer drivers, 31 percent were light truck drivers or delivery service drivers and the remaining 13 percent were driver/sales workers. The job outlook for truck drivers is favorable with an expected growth of 9 percent between 2008 and 2018. This represents approximately 292,000 new jobs as the economy grows. The outlook for
heavy truck drivers is even more positive with an expected growth rate of 13 percent.