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Role of Trucking Industry to Growth of the Economy

18-Wheelers or semis as they are frequently called are one of the most common and hard to miss sights on the roads. These vehicles are vital to the economy as they facilitate the transport of various commodities from the point of production to the point of consumption. They contribute to the well being of different sectors of the economy that rely heavily on them. They are also convenient for the transportation of goods as they move over land. This means they can make many stops on a route, thus can deliver to more than one destination.

The manufacturing industry depends on trucking as this is mostly the method by which raw materials are transported to the factories for conversion to finished or semi-finished products. Trucking is the easiest way to get the materials where they are required, as it is convenient due to the use of roads. The trailers used are very spacious, so a lot of material can be transported at the same time. The finished products are also transported to the consumers by trucks. This industry would thus be crippled without trucking services.

The construction industry also depends on trucking for its sustenance. Dump trucks and portable concrete mixers are some of the essential construction site equipment. They are necessary for the movement of dirt, concrete and other building material. If there were no trucks to use for these purposes, it would be very cumbersome to work at a construction site as these tasks would have to be done manually, which would not only be time consuming, but also very laborious. The construction process would cost a lot if this was the case, which would be very discouraging and thus detrimental to the industry. Trucks have made the construction process easier and more enjoyable for both the workers and their employers.

The warehousing industry has also benefited immensely from trucking. Warehouses are used to store goods that are awaiting transportation to the wholesale or retail outlets. Due to the availability of trucks for transportation, warehouses can be constructed anywhere that is accessible by trucks as transportation is no longer an issue. This is especially so for non-perishable goods or goods with a long shelf life that would be fine even when transported over great distances. The industry has gained because more warehouses can be built for storage without the fear that there will be no means to transport the products when it is time to do so.

The transportation industry is the other sector affected positively by trucking. The generation of revenue, creation of employment opportunities, and movement of goods are part of how trucking is important to the transportation sector of the economy. The employment opportunities created by trucking include those for people who manufacture and sell the trucks, those who drive them and the mechanics who perform check-up services on the trucks. The people who load goods on to the trucks also gain employment because of the trucking industry.

The trucking industry is therefore very fundamental to the growth of the economy as it helps in building up different sectors that are imperative to the development of the economy of the country.

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