Truck Driving in the Sunshine State

Florida is one of the most populated states in themany more, depend on the trucking industry to
country; the fourth most populous to be exact, withtransport goods throughout Florida and the United
more than 18 million residents. The Sunshine State isStates. For example, how do you suppose all those
rapidly growing not only in terms of population butoranges grown in Florida are transported to your local
industries and the economy as well. In fact, thesupermarket? Most (if not all) are transported by a
economy of Florida generates $713.5 billion everycommercial refrigerated truck. In fact, all products
year, making it the fourth largest economy in thesold 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 uptruck before reaching any final destinations where it
of a number of large and profitable industries), therewould all be sold.
is an imperative and integral component that makes itAs a result, trucking has become a very rewarding
all possible; one that keeps the economy not only incareer and a Florida truck driver job is ideal for
Florida, but throughout the country rolling: truckindividuals looking for excellent pay, flexible schedules,
driving. Few people realize just how important theand 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 includingmore 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 thetruck drivers, whether experienced or not.
Kennedy Space Center). All of these industries, and