Truck Driving Growing In Popularity

Item: Truck driving becomes a popular career choice /Tom Sowa, SR

More Info: The sputtering economy has led to a surge in applications at area truck driving schools. Driving school directors say they’re getting more online and over-the-phone applications than ever before. But there’s a hitch; like any other sector, trucking firms have been slammed by the downturn. Paying about $5,000 to earn a commercial driving license used to mean a solid chance to land a trucking job. Today, the driving jobs are still there but they’re most likely on long-haul routes that will take drivers away from home for long periods.

Question: Would you be willing to drive a truck long haul to provide for your family?