According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, truck driving is one of the fastest growing professions in the nation. It is expected that the demand will grow by 18% between now and 2010. That means 589,000 new jobs will be created, and the demand for trucking professionals is steadily increasing.

Truck drivers can usually expect excellent pay and benefits. Most companies offer benefit packages including health benefits and paid vacations.

95% of the trucking professionals on the road today are men, but the number of women drivers is expected to increase. A career in truck driving provides good pay and the opportunity to travel or work with their spouse. More and more women are taking advantage of the benefits of a career in truck driving.