Stats of America’s Backbone
It’s no secret that the transportation industry keeps the American economy rolling, even during slow or harsh times. But do you know just how big the truck driving industry is?
- The trucking industry as a whole (including carriers and the private sector) employ more than 9 million individuals.
- Â Total revenue for truck driving in the U.S. is approximately $255.5 billion - for hire or common carriers generate nearly $98 billion and private fleets bring in roughly $121 billion.
- It’s estimated that more than 3.3 million individuals in the U.S. hold professional truck driving jobs.
- There are more than 15.5 million truck on America’s roads, including 1.9 million tractor trailers.
- The average company truck driver earns 30.0 cents for every mile driven - independent contracts can make slightly more.