The Truck Driver Shortage and You

THE TRUCK DRIVER SHORTAGE AND YOU SHORTAGE STATS 115,000 = 36.8 YEARS OLD Average age in the U.S Expected number of driver jobs created in the U.S. each year through 2016 A 46.8 YEARS OLD LESS THAN 11,500 - Number of pcople training each year to fill the positions Average age of truck drivers in the U.S. Trut Drier run $42,557 TO Cofator ran $37,250 ra $45,605 Average income for bus drivers in Washington is Average income for truck drivers in Washington is $42,557 Average income for refuse and recyclables collectors in Washington is $45,605 $37,250 REASONS FOR THE SHORTAGE (3) MORE drivers are STRICTER federal safety regulations enacted THE ECONOMY is improving reaching retirement age in 2010 FEWER young people THERE are not enough SOME drivers may not are training to replace them trained drivers to meet the demand for transporting cargo and passengers be used to the scrutiny WHAT THE DRIVER SHORTAGE MEANS FOR YOU HELP WANTED JOB OPPORTUNITIES COMPETITIVE PAY • Companies are eager to hire trained and qualified drivers • Work for retailers, schools, municipal government, • Employers are offering higher salaries to attract drivers • Leverage your training and choose the position that most appeals to you and more (4 STAND OUT MAKE A DIFFERENCE · Eager young drivers can establish themselves quickly • Become an exemplary driver to · Be an integral part of the economy • Have a positive influence on advance your career your passengers or customers Infographic provided by COMMERCIAL DRIVER SCHOOL www.cdljobswashington.com COMMERCIAL DRIVER SCHOOL Sources: http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm#53-0000 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_the_United_States http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/search/transportation jobs/2013/03/21/truck-driver-shortage-other-issues.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/31/truck-drivers wanted-jobs_n_2048995.html https://fortress.wa.gov/esd/wilma/wdclists/WDAArea.aspx?area=00 0000 http://money.cnn.com/2012/07/24/news/economy/trucking-jobs/index.htm