Recent statistics show that by the end of 2011, the trucking industry might have a shortage of 150,000 truck drivers. A staggering 400,000 could be the deficit by 2012. This was based on the additional 11,200 entry level truck driving jobs truck companies opened in February (as per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Trucking is an opportunity for you to earn up to $40,000 in your first year. Additional benefits include getting to travel all over the country, insurance coverage, retirement, and vacation time. Now, it is definitely a lifestyle change for many people.  Starting off, you'll likely be out on the road for 12-15 days at a time or more. This is also the reason that truck drivers are special people. Living out on the road longer periods of time isn't for everyone and those that love it say trucking is "in their blood." 

So, you may be wondering how to enter the trucking industry. The best route is to enroll in a school that can help you acquire the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) you will need to drive professionally.  This is where Driver Solutions comes into play.  With our company paid CDL training program, you can start CDL training without the upfront costs most other programs require.

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