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How many truck drivers in USA are there?

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As of October 2019, there are around 3.5 million truck drivers in the USA. This number, however, represents only the truck drivers, the total number of people employed in the trucking industry exceeds 8 million.

Are truck drivers still in demand?

Even though we witnessed a few companies shutting down, truck drivers are still in demand, and truckers of those companies will probably find new jobs very fast.

There’s still plenty of freight to haul, and even though the market doesn’t look that great when compared to last year, there’s still enough job demand for a trucker to earn his pay.

We’re highly in demand and we’re often looking for good drivers to meet the needs of our customers.

Apply here for the best rates (70 CPM & 60 CPM) and miles in the country!

Why are truck drivers in the USA important?

Trucking drives the economy and the economy drives trucking. It’s an inseparable bond. Truckers are also the first to signal the general state of the economy. If consumer confidence is high, so will be the demand for transportation of the goods they’re buying.

Truck drivers are one of the best examples of the American dream. One of the most frequent routes to business ownership is owning and operating a truck or a small fleet.

Over 90% of carriers operate with 6 or fewer trucks, meaning that the trucking industry is made up of small business owners.

Is trucking a good carrier choice?

When compared to average household income, truck drivers in the USA still make a good living. Truck drivers average salary is still bigger than the average middle-class worker.

But, overall, is it a good carrier choice?

For those who want to earn decent money fast with minimum entry requirements, absolutely. The main problem the truck drivers have is not getting enough miles or getting low rates for the miles they get.

You can often see companies offer a decent CPM, but when the driver starts working with them, he gets around 2500 miles per week, which results in not so great earnings.

It’s important to do the math before applying for a driver position with a carrier. High rates, high miles is the best formula for great earnings!

Our drivers average around 3000+ miles per week with 60 or 70 CPM, based on the division.

What does the future hold?

With recent innovations in the industry in the form of self-driving trucks and volatility of the market, there’s a debate among truck drivers in the USA what will happen in the near future.

Self-driving trucks are a reality, but also the reality is that they won’t be able to automate everything a trucker does on a daily basis.

In Conclusion

Truck drivers in USA are still making good money on average. Some better, some worse, depending on their company and the lanes they run.

OTR is still the way to go if you aim for the highest earnings possible, while regional and local have significantly lower rates.

 

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CDL Jobs Class A – Open positions!

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CDL Jobs Class A positions open!

CDL jobs class A currently in the offer:

TYPE OF DRIVER

TRAILER TYPE

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

AVERAGE SALARY

OTR Solo Driver

Flatbed

2 years

$1,900.00 net per week

OTR Solo Driver

Dry Van

2 years

$1,700.00 net per week

OTR Team Drivers

Flatbed

2 years

$4,000.00 net per week

OTR Team Drivers

Dry Van

2 years

$3,300.00 net per week

Owner Operator

Flatbed

2 years

$6,500.00 gross per week

Owner Operator Dry Van 2 years

$6,000.00 gross per week

We’re looking for drivers who love to make money to fill out our CDL jobs class A applications! Several positions are open due to the expansion of our fleet. We have a lot of loads, a lot of miles and great new equipment (trucks and trailers) to offer.

Our average driver does around 3,000 miles per week, and that’s the minimum we expect from all of our new drivers.

APPLY NOW!

ALL MILES ARE PAID (EMPTY & LOADED)

The loads are here, the best rates in the US are here, the only thing that’s missing is you!

Flatbed rate for solo drivers0.70 CPM (0.75 CPM for teams)

Dry Van rate for solo drivers0.60 CPM (0.65 CPM for teams)

Owner operators – 3 payment options:

  • 88% gross revenue (not included Cargo & Liability Insurance, trailer
    rental and IFTA)
  • 80% gross revenue ( Cargo & Liability Insurance included)
  • 70% gross revenue ( included Cargo & Liability Insurance, trailer rental, and IFTA)

There’s a great lease purchase program available if that’s what you would like as well.

99% no-touch freight with a lot of benefits and help from the company, $2,00 – $3,00 for empty or loaded miles!

We often post CDL jobs class A in search of the best of the best drivers in the country who are capable to deliver all the miles we can provide.

When you take a look at the average truck driver salary today, coming on board with us will be a no-brainer, because you can get even double that amount here.

It is in our core belief that the synergy between dispatch and safety teams and drivers is the key to mutual success.

You can rely on our dispatching team to give you the best loads and to keep you busy, no time wasted! Working together to create an influx of 3,000 miles on average is the routine around here.

Forget about changing companies, and going around in circles trying to find the right one, here you will get what you deserve, finally!

 

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Most Profitable Pharmacy Services to Offer

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The JD Power study tracked the self-reported satisfaction with health and wellness services offered at pharmacy outlets between June and November of 2016. It revealed a significant increase in customers who used these services in the past year. All in all, approximately 18% of customers surveyed used these services. However, some customers use these services far more than others. Between the two years of JD Power’s studies, the percentage of customers who use these services increased by 11.5%. Overall, a large percentage of respondents reported that pharmacy services are an important part of their health care experience. In fact, 72.2% of customers surveyed say their pharmacy was one of their top two or three service providers, while only 7.2% say their pharmacy is the most important provider. Since patients now prefer these services to in-person doctors and hospitals, local pharmacies are not going unnoticed. In fact, the JD Power study reveals that local pharmacies have experienced a steady rise in the overall satisfaction rating over the last year, averaging a 6.9 out of 10, up from 6.5 last year.

The JD Power study breaks down the results further, revealing the one aspect of the experience that doesn’t differ greatly from customer experience. Here, some of the big observations include: Although COVID-19 has ended its major outbreak, many more cases can still happen. After all, the virus has remained dormant for so long because its blood hosts have been able to make up for the symptoms. In order to preserve their own immune systems, human hosts have developed a chemical defense against COVID-19 called COVID-25. This chemical prevents the replication of the virus in tissue. This type of response by the immune system has been seen in people who have had COVID-19 disease for more than 10 years.

The virus is only dormant for one month to two months. Once that window closes, it’s then possible for a new spike in cases to occur. In case you’re interested, here’s how to get your COVID-19 tests done from a local pharmacy. COVID-19 is administered by vaccinating a child with the blood group of your choice. This blood test is very safe and can detect the COVID-19 virus as early as 90 days after a child is exposed. It’s also important to note that some states still require proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to vaccinating a child against another potentially deadly infection like measles. In a recent news release, West Nile virus outbreak news director Jamie Soto states that West Nile has been a dangerous year, as 75 new cases were reported around the nation. He added, “We have seen some of the largest outbreaks on record, including West Nile and MERS-CoV.” Soto went on to say, “It has been an eventful and dangerous year in the US. We are seeing an unprecedented number of West Nile cases in Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Mississippi, Arizona and California.”

As the pandemic proved, an unprepared populace is one of the most likely scenarios for a pandemic outbreak. Though not yet proven to be one of the primary ways for the virus to spread in any situation, a more streamlined delivery method could prove far more effective during a crisis. Businesses that deliver prescription drugs have more than 12,000 patients who have filled a prescription in the prior three months. More than 60 percent of patients surveyed said they received their medication via retail pharmacy, according to the recently released results of the JD Power 2021 US Pharmacy Study. Furthermore, most people preferred using retail pharmacies to fill their prescription. The survey found 60 percent of respondents who either lived or worked near a retail pharmacy preferred to use that option over a doctor’s office, visiting the drugstore or an urgent care facility. The study also found that 72 percent of people who had a health card said they preferred being able to walk into their local drugstore or pharmacy to pick up a prescription. In the past year, more than half of retail pharmacy customers surveyed reported using health and wellness services in the last year, according to the recently released results of the JD Power 2021 US Pharmacy Study. The survey also discovered consumers prefer shopping for prescription medication in stores like Walgreens or CVS, as opposed to filling their prescription at a pharmacy.

According to Canadian Pharmacy the new model of service delivery has emerged as a method to continue the kind of good health we’ve all come to enjoy. Consumers now have the ability to receive their care and care essentials in a speedy and effective manner without the stress of leaving their homes. Here are five brands that have proven successful in the pharmacy market.

Product Ratings

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Sidwell’s Pharmacy Brand Health and Wellness

Product Rating: 4.91/5 Product Type: Decorative Design Graphic Product Size: W (100mm) Packing: 1.8 gm Weight: S (100 grams) NDS Product Rating: 4.91/5 Product Type: Decorative Design Graphic Product Size: W (100mm) Packing: 1.8 gm Weight: S (100 grams) Product Notes:

Other General Categories (for instance, health & beauty) More Health & Beauty Product Ratings Brand Product Rating: 4.62/5 Product Type: Decorative Design Graphic Product Size: L (59mm), W (100mm) Packing: 0.9 gm Weight: S (94 grams) NDS Product Rating: 4.62/5 Product Type: Decorative Design Graphic Product Size: L (59mm), W (100mm) Packing: 0.9 gm Weight: S (94 grams) Product Notes: Buy Online & Save in-store Only General Brand Health and Wellness Product Rating: 4.59/5.

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Hauling a Full Load of Farm Equipment in the Heartland

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“Sometimes they buy so much stuff that you look like the Beverly Hillbillies going down the road,” Chad Marsh, a driver and agent for Ace Doran, a division of Bennett Motor Express, explains. Every month or so a familiar job comes up to haul farm equipment from one auction house in Missouri to another one in […]

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Secured for Success

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Ace Doran leverages open deck securement expertise in a challenging engine load. Loads that pack more pounds per square inch require considerably more know-how to haul. Such was the case with this job carrying 33,341 lbs. of machinery 593 miles across Louisiana. The eight engines and related parts were destined for service in oil refineries, construction […]

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Violet Helferich Receives SC&RA Driver of the Year Award

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(MCDONOUGH, GA., March 8, 2018) –Violet Helferich of Bennett Motor Express/Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging has received the Driver of the Year Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) at the 2018 Specialized Transportation Symposium, Feb. 27-March 2 in St. Louis, MO. SC&RA is an international organization comprised of more than 1,350 members […]

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Ace Doran Successfully Hauls Super-Size Steel Tanks to Brewery in Winter Weather

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Chris Joyce had to coordinate the transportation of two super-sized steel storage tanks and knew he needed a reliable transportation vendor he could trust to handle the complexities of the job. He selected Ace Doran because they offered the best price, and he knew from experience that Ace Doran always delivers. “Any time you’re transporting […]

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Ace Doran Helps Pioneer Cladding & Glazing Systems Navigate Complexities of Transporting Glass Panes to D.C.

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Pioneer Cladding and Glazing Systems is proud that it can be a one-stop-shop for the unitized curtain wall and custom building facades that it designs and manufactures in partnership with architects, engineers and contractors. As part of its comprehensive service offerings, from scheduling, planning and managing resources to manufacturing, Pioneer also takes on the responsibility […]

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Ace Doran Safety Director Meets with Drivers on the Road

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It’s “wind season” right now in the transportation industry, which means drivers hauling wind turbine parts are out on the road and not as available for safety meetings. That’s why Ace Doran sends safety expert Paul Molnar out to meet the drivers in the marshalling yards where they haul and park the blades and towers […]

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BME/Ace Doran Now One of Largest Transporters of Wind Equipment

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Bennett Motor Express (BME)/Ace Doran is excited to share that it has expanded its wind energy transportation business, making BME/Ace Doran among the largest transporters of wind equipment. Ace Doran, a division of BME, has added a fleet of more than 70 tower trucks and 36 blade trucks, which complements BME’s specialization in transporting wind […]

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