Is Trucking A Recession Proof CareerWhen I say trucking is a recession proof career, I don't mean literally trucking will not suffer any during an economic crisis. What I do mean is that because of the nature of the industry trucking will be the last to feel the effects of the economy and one of the first to recover as the sick economy heals.Think about it from a logical standpoint. Every other company that continues to use or produce goods will need trucks to get materials there and haul them away right? As soon as the economy starts to recover the demand for drivers immediately picks back up. We don't have to worry about producing the right product or hope the consumer buys this or that in order to be in demand. What we supply is in demand no matter what the consumer wants. We supply transportation of what ever is moving. Our demand is safetly predictable. Unless you really think that the sky is falling and we shall never again, experience growth in the economy, there is no way you can deny that trucking is a great place to be. That includes during a recession.
Yes companies are dying (I told you that would happen, poor management). Yes drivers are getting fired and laid off, it's unfortunate but the good drivers can go somewhere else and get another job. (which may not be desirable but the point is can he or she get a job if he or she needs to? For most drivers, the answer is yes.) For most other types of employees, can they go and get another job as easily when let go in a recession? I don't think so, not so easily. So that's why I say trucking is recession proof. What Do You Think About Trucking and the Recession?Do you think I am off base here? Do you see things in a different way? Do you think I am insensitive or a realist? What say you?Are you here because you are changing careers and you are trying to decide if trucking is a safe move to make? Are you a trucker and the recession got the best of you?What Are Your Comments?What are you thoughts, ideas, or comments about the information on this page? Do you have experience with the topic. Can you give additional information? What's your story? What's your insight. What's your opinion? What's Your question? Share them with us! Other CommentsClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
Tony Barkley (owner operator 10 years)
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