Truck drivers are in demand more than ever, even with economic downturns and recessions. Think about it: goods still need to be delivered no matter what state the economy is in, and it is a fact that almost every product spends at least some time in a delivery truck.

Here are some facts about the truck driver industry:

- There are about 3.2 million truck driver jobs in the United States alone

- Job opportunities for driving a truck are projected to remain favourable, with an expected growth rate of approximately nine percent from 2008 to 2018

- Industries such as the grocery trade and retail trade are the least likely to be affected by recessions and are thus the most stable sources of employment for trucking drivers

- A truck driver can have opportunities to go for jobs that would bring in more money, better working schedules, and more desirable working conditions

Of course, the job has its share of hardships and challenges. Long-haul truckers have to deal with long hours on the road and being away from home and family for days or even weeks at a time. They also need to familiarize themselves with the transportation rules of various areas since they will be driving between states or even between neighbouring countries.

A local trucker or driver, on the other hand, may find himself or herself working very early in the morning or very late at night. He or she may also expect to do a certain amount of lifting, carrying, and walking. Finally, a truck driver will find that there are jobs that need to be done even on holidays and weekends.

That said, a truck driving job can be a great adventure for many. If you are the type of person who loves to be on the road a lot, who enjoys meeting various types of people, and who doesn’t mind a lot of hard work, then you might find it to be an enjoyable as well as a lucrative job.