| Florida is one of the most populated states in the | | | | many more, depend on the trucking industry to |
| country; the fourth most populous to be exact, with | | | | transport goods throughout Florida and the United |
| more than 18 million residents. The Sunshine State is | | | | States. For example, how do you suppose all those |
| rapidly growing not only in terms of population but | | | | oranges grown in Florida are transported to your local |
| industries and the economy as well. In fact, the | | | | supermarket? Most (if not all) are transported by a |
| economy of Florida generates $713.5 billion every | | | | commercial refrigerated truck. In fact, all products |
| year, making it the fourth largest economy in the | | | | sold in stores, whether a grocery or retail store, have |
| United States. | | | | at one time or another has been transported by a |
| With such a large and profitable economy (made up | | | | truck before reaching any final destinations where it |
| of a number of large and profitable industries), there | | | | would all be sold. |
| is an imperative and integral component that makes it | | | | As a result, trucking has become a very rewarding |
| all possible; one that keeps the economy not only in | | | | career and a Florida truck driver job is ideal for |
| Florida, but throughout the country rolling: truck | | | | individuals looking for excellent pay, flexible schedules, |
| driving. Few people realize just how important the | | | | and career independence. Since the economy in |
| trucking industry is to the rest of the country. | | | | Florida is expanding so fast, truck drivers are needed |
| Florida has a number of key industries including | | | | more than ever before. Thus, trucking companies |
| tourism (an obvious one), agriculture (think oranges), | | | | throughout the state are willing to pay top dollar for |
| and aerospace (Cape Canaveral is home to the | | | | truck drivers, whether experienced or not. |
| Kennedy Space Center). All of these industries, and | | | | |