What are some other interesting statistics others may have about the trucking industry?
93% of all trucking companies have fewer than 6 trucks. 97% of all trucking companies have fewer than 20 trucks.
The average profit margin in the trucking industry is about 3% - 4%
Thanks Britt
"The average profit margin in the trucking industry is about 3% - 4%"
Wow! That's certainly and definitely news someone could use when thinking about going out on there own? Especially if you're thinking of going (F) ~ lease!
There's NOTHING CHEAP about running and maintaining a truck that I've seen or heard of.
Drives home what Brett said about trucking companies screening as they do, to ensure a positive return on their investment when hiring drivers.
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I found Britt's recent post about a 30% CDL test fail rate interesting.
I've also read that most new drivers leave the trucking industry within 7 months?
Elsewhere on the internet, I've heard that 90% of new drivers have problems with backing, even after having gone through training!
What are some other interesting statistics others may have about the trucking industry?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
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