Thursday, December 1, 2011

Trucking Industry Stays Positive

"Hard times are a part of life. Sometimes they are long and sometimes they are short. What we do with our hardships changes from situation to situation, but somehow we will always find a way to get through." -Unknown
Right now this nation is facing hard times. The economy is suffering and people are out of jobs with seemingly nowhere to turn. There are many out there who have applied and applied, but are still unable to find work. But before you get discouraged and claim there are no possibilities, take a look at the trucking industry. C.R. England is hiring truck drivers! Despite the odds, the trucking industry is staying afloat and keeping trucks on the road. The demand for transportation is ever present and drivers are always needed to fill trucks. According to the chief economist for the American Trucking Association, Bob Costello, the outlook of trucking is bright. "Trucking's fundamentals still remain good," he said."And the best times are still ahead of us in trucking."
It is true, that the trucking industry has had its difficulties. One of the biggest hardships being the increase for the price of fuel. The constant rise of fuel prices puts a tough strain on truckers and trucking companies throughout the nation. Kevin Knight, chairman & CEO of Knight Transportation, admitted to the strain placed on the trucking industry. "High fuel prices have negatively impacted the industry for multiple consecutive quarters," Knight said."And fuel surcharge programs have not adequately offset the cost." Another hardship currently faced by truckers is the proposed changes to the HOS rules. While the HOS rules are beneficial in many ways and have helped in reducing the number of commercial truck related accidents, some of the proposed changes will make getting the job done a little more difficult. These plus other upsets in the business have shaken the trucking industry, but it has stayed strong. When other businesses are falling under the pressure of the economy, trucking is still standing and will continue to do so. It is a stable business and can provide a prosperous career. To learn more about the trucking industry and how it can help you find a career that will last, visit our website at CREngland.com.

0 comments: