Beer Necessities
The trucking industry hauls of the United States more than nine million tons of goods into the country each year. That turns out to be more than 64 percent of the burden of the nation. How important is trucking to American consumers? The number of communities that depend solely on trucks to deliver their goods is an amazing seventy (70) percent!
If the American truckers decided to go on strike, this country would be doomed. Within days would be empty stores, and all the needs that we, the consumers, take for granted is gone. Within a week, we would have the appearance of a country the Third World. It is true what they say. . . "Without trucks … America STOPS!"
The road transport industry provides an estimated annual income just over 255 billion dollars. annual income of common carriers is estimated at almost $ 98 million. This is not an easy task since the operating ratio for these road transport companies is estimated at about 95.2 percent, which means that for every dollar of revenue, which costs the trucking company to operate 95.2 cents. This gives a gain of only 4.8 cents per dollar. There are a lot of miles driven!
On average, a road on the pilot will run 100,000 miles per year. That is the same as driving around the Earth four times! As a road on the pilot during 21 years, accumulating approximately 2.22 million miles, which is the same as having driven around our planet a little more than 89 times. I know that professional drivers have made five million miles in their careers. . . that is 200.75 times around the Earth! Amazing when you think about it.
What can you expect a driver to make pay for all these miles? The driver of the average company now earns between $ 32,400 and $ 42,300. . . depending on the size of the company. Most operators from their gross salaries ranging from $ 100,000 to $ 150,000 per year, but with an average operating cost of 50%, average net income $ 50,000 to $ 75,000. . . if they are lucky.
If a company "promises" that will earn $ 60,000 a year or more as a driver of the company, be very wary. It just does not happen in the real world. The over all average per year. . . $ 35,000 gross. Is it worth all the stress and headaches that come with the transport road? Is it worth being away from their families for long periods of time? These are questions you must ask yourself and see with their loved ones.
Trucks is a huge asset for our country and our way of life. The general public does not understand this. As a driver, you play an important role in maintaining our "lifestyle" on the fly. Do not forget that when you are traveling around the Earth.
Aubrey Allen Smith is the author of the first and original: Truth About Trucking, as well as How to Guarantee a “Perfect” Move. An expert in motor carrier transportation, he assists new drivers entering into truck driving careers by exposing the scams of the trucking industry. Please visit his sites today, to learn more.
Beer Necessities