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Trucking in the United States

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Jacob Baker
ECON 210 Microeconomics
Economics Research Paper

Abstract: This paper will look at the work market for truck drivers in the United States. The effects of a shortage and/or surplus of drivers and how the work market effects the country's economy, and the workers way of life will be broken down. This paper will look at how adding more jobs to this career also effects the supply and demand of goods, problems of finding qualified workers, and the chances of an individual getting a job with others competing for the same job.

Trucking in the United States
Introduction
It is widely known that logistics is the life blood of anything major. The logistics and transportation industry in the United …show more content…

Something else more experienced drivers are worried about. “10 years ago I loved driving, now I am scared to drive down the block,” says James about the influx of new drivers in the industry, a driver for Digby Southwest, a trucking company based out of Tucson, AZ. James has refused to divulge his last name.
Conclusion
In conclusion, to have a healthy economy, goods must be moved to be bought. The trucking industry has been a leading factor in moving goods since the 1900's. Without it, the United States will die in a minimum of 3 days. As for my thoughts on the matter, I believe the government needs to start deregulating this industry. Many veteran drivers are in their retirement years and we will need an influx of new drivers to take the helm. But unfortunately, many of these new drivers are leaving the industry because they cannot handle the pressure put on them by the government. The American highways are the safest they have ever been, so we need to stop thinking about how safe we can make the roads, and start thinking about how we can keep these guys in the industry.

Sources
-The Logistics and Transportation Industry in the United States. (n.d.). Retrieved July 5, 2015, from http://selectusa.commerce.gov/industry-snapshots/logistics-and-transportation-industry-united-states.html
-Reports, Trends & Statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved July 5, 2015, from

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