With millions of laid-off Americans looking for work, the trucking industry is seeing a spike in applications. One small town, New York Terminal Manager says that he has seen applications go from zero to 10 in the last few months. The good news is that there are actually jobs to be had in over road trucking. If you are thinking about taking your show on the road, start by reading JobMonkey’s section on truck driving jobs. ...

According to the American Trucking Association, the trucking industry is experiencing a driver shortage to the tune of 20,000 truckers. If the present trend continues, the gap will only grow further. Over the next ten years, shipping is projected to grow 71.2 percent, which means the shortage of drivers will grow to 539,000.  The greatest shortage will be in long-haul drivers.  This week’s spotlight therefore is taking a look at the highly in-demand profession of long-haul trucking. What is Long-Haul Trucking As the name implies, long-haul drivers transport goods in rigs, ta...