Careers in Trucking
Careers in Trucking
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Rosen Publishing Group
Just the Series: Essential Careers   

Series and Publisher: Essential Careers   

Annotation: Explores paths to a career in trucking, including educational requirements and industry trends.
Genre: [Social sciences]
 
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Catalog Number: #71849
Format: Library Binding
Common Core/STEAM: STEAM STEAM Common Core Common Core
Copyright Date: 2014
Edition Date: 2014 Release Date: 01/01/14
Pages: 80 pages
ISBN: 1-448-89473-5
ISBN 13: 978-1-448-89473-4
Dewey: 388.3
LCCN: 2012039556
Dimensions: 24 cm.
Language: English
Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 72-76) and index.
Reading Level: 6.0
Interest Level: 7-12

This book offers a thorough look into the trucking industry and the job prospects available. Readers learn about trucking's past, present, and future, and get a realistic look into what's involved in the job. The benefits include the freedom to be on the open road but there are also hardships, such as long, irregular hours and shifting fuel prices. However, readers quickly learn that there's much more to the industry than the big-rigs populating the highways. The job of truck driver can include those who drive delivery vehicles, short-haul drivers, hazardous materials drivers, and even forklift operators. The industry is rapidly changing, with technology improving logistics, making trucking more efficient. E-commerce is increasing business with more items shipped over the Internet. Also included are comprehensive details about the industry, such as how to receive a commercial drivers license, training, and the rigorous work schedule of long-haul drivers. This book offers readers an enlightening look at this essential career.


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