Trucking Industry Facts

This test evaluates your knowledge of key facts, statistics, and insights about the trucking industry, helping you understand its impact on the economy, workforce, and supply chain. Trucking is the backbone of commerce, and staying informed about its role is essential for professionals in the field.

Topics Covered:

The economic impact of trucking in the U.S.
Key statistics on freight movement and trucking employment
The role of trucking in supply chain logistics
Regulations affecting the industry and driver operations
Advancements in trucking technology and future trends

Passing this test proves that you have a strong understanding of the trucking industry and its significance in the modern economy.

1 / 100

What is a significant trend affecting the future of the trucking industry?

A move towards smaller, more maneuverable trucks

Increased regulation and safety requirements

A decrease in the number of trucking companies

A shift from freight to passenger transport

2 / 100

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by today’s trucking industry?

High fuel prices

Driver shortages

Increased demand for fast shipping

Decreased volume of goods transported

3 / 100

What is the primary reason for the truck driver shortage in the United States?

Low pay

Retirement of current drivers

Tough working conditions

All of the above

4 / 100

How many days of training on average does it take to become a truck driver?

7 days

30 days

60 days

90 days

5 / 100

What technology is increasingly being adopted in the trucking industry to improve efficiency and safety?

GPS navigation

Electric engines

Driverless technology

Telematics systems

6 / 100

What is the longest highway in the United States used by truckers?

Route 66

Interstate 90

U.S. Route 20

Interstate 80

7 / 100

What percentage of truck drivers are independent contractors, also known as owner-operators?

10%

25%

40%

55%

8 / 100

Which U.S. state is known for having the most challenging mountain passes for truck drivers?

Colorado

Montana

California

Alaska

9 / 100

What is the estimated shortage of truck drivers in the United States as of the latest reports?

20,000 drivers

50,000 drivers

60,000 drivers

100,000 drivers

10 / 100

Which license is required to drive a commercial truck in the United States?

Class A CDL

Class B CDL

Class C CDL

Class D CDL

11 / 100

What was the trucking industry’s contribution to the U.S. GDP in the latest data?

$300 billion

$500 billion

$700 billion

$900 billion

12 / 100

Approximately how many trucking companies are there in the United States?

100,000

300,000

500,000

1.2 million

13 / 100

What is the most common type of truck in the trucking industry?

Dry van

Flatbed

Refrigerated (reefer)

Tanker

14 / 100

Which factor contributes most to trucking accidents?

Driver fatigue

Speeding

Weather conditions

Vehicle malfunctions

15 / 100

What is the average age of commercial truck drivers in the United States?

35 years

45 years

55 years

65 years

16 / 100

What is the most common commodity transported by the trucking industry in the United States?

Clothing

Electronics

Food

Furniture

17 / 100

As of the latest data, which state has the highest number of registered commercial trucks?

Texas

California

Florida

New York

18 / 100

What is the maximum weight (including the truck) for a standard semi-truck in the United States?

60,000 pounds

80,000 pounds

100,000 pounds

120,000 pounds

19 / 100

How many miles does the average long-haul truck driver cover each year?

45,000 miles

65,000 miles

100,000 miles

125,000 miles

20 / 100

What percentage of all freight in the United States is transported by trucks?

50%

70%

80%

90%

21 / 100

What is the busiest truck border crossing in North America?

Detroit-Windsor Tunnel

Ambassador Bridge

Laredo World Trade Bridge

Peace Arch Border Crossing

22 / 100

What is the average lifespan of a commercial truck tire?

40,000 miles

75,000 miles

100,000 miles

150,000 miles

23 / 100

How many miles of road does the National Highway System in the U.S. comprise?

100,000 miles

160,000 miles

210,000 miles

260,000 miles

24 / 100

What percentage of all U.S. goods transported by tonnage moves by truck?

45%

60%

75%

90%

25 / 100

What is the most common cause of trucking accidents?

Driver fatigue

Speeding

Equipment failure

Weather conditions

26 / 100

In what year did the Motor Carrier Act deregulate the trucking industry in the U.S.?

1965

1975

1980

1990

27 / 100

What percentage of trucking companies operate six or fewer trucks?

40%

55%

80%

90%

28 / 100

What is the most popular truck brand among long-haul truckers in the U.S.?

Ford

Peterbilt

Freightliner

Kenworth

29 / 100

What was the first year the trucking industry surpassed railroads in freight transportation in the U.S.?

1935

1956

1978

1988

30 / 100

How many miles does the average long-haul trucker drive each year?

45,000 miles

65,000 miles

100,000 miles

125,000 miles

31 / 100

What is the largest operating expense for a trucking company?

Fuel

Salaries and Wages

Truck Payments

Insurance

32 / 100

What is the average cost of a new Class 8 truck?

$80,000

$100,000

$120,000

$150,000

33 / 100

Which U.S. state has the highest number of registered commercial trucks?

California

Texas

Florida

New York

34 / 100

What is the average fuel efficiency of a Class 8 truck in miles per gallon (MPG)?

3-5 MPG

6-8 MPG

9-11 MPG

12-15 MPG

35 / 100

What is the average age of commercial trucks on the road in the U.S.?

5 years

9 years

15 years

20 years

36 / 100

How long is the average long-haul truck driver away from home?

1-2 days

3-7 days

1-2 weeks

3 weeks or more

37 / 100

What is the most common type of freight transported in the U.S.?

Electronics

Clothing

Food

Machinery

38 / 100

Approximately how many professional truck drivers are there in the United States?

1.2 million

2.8 million

3.5 million

5 million

39 / 100

What is the maximum legal weight for a U.S. semi-truck and full trailer?

60,000 pounds

80,000 pounds

100,000 pounds

120,000 pounds

40 / 100

What percentage of all freight transported in the United States is moved by trucks?

50%

70%

80%

90%

41 / 100

Approximately how many trucking companies are there in the United States?

100,000

500,000

1 million

1.5 million

42 / 100

Which day of the week has the highest rate of truck accidents?

Monday

Wednesday

Friday

Sunday

43 / 100

What is the most common cause of trucking accidents?

Speeding

Fatigue

Distracted driving

Impaired driving

44 / 100

How long is the longest truck in the world?

82 feet

100 feet

175 feet

200 feet

45 / 100

What is the maximum weight a truck is allowed to carry on U.S. highways?

60,000 pounds

80,000 pounds

100,000 pounds

120,000 pounds

46 / 100

Which is the largest trucking company in the United States?

UPS

FedEx

J.B. Hunt Transport Services

Schneider National

47 / 100

What percentage of truck drivers in the U.S. are male?

60%

75%

90%

95%

48 / 100

Which state in the United States has the highest number of truck drivers?

California

Texas

Florida

New York

49 / 100

How many registered commercial trucks are there in the United States?

1 million

5 million

15.5 million

25 million

50 / 100

What is the total revenue of the trucking industry in the United States?

$300 billion

$500 billion

$700 billion

$900 billion

51 / 100

In what year was the first semi-truck invented?

1896

1914

1923

1935

52 / 100

What is the most shipped item by trucks in the United States?

Clothing

Food

Electronics

Furniture

53 / 100

How many miles does the average commercial truck driver log each year?

45,000 miles

65,000 miles

100,000 miles

125,000 miles

54 / 100

What is the average miles per gallon (mpg) for a long-haul truck?

5-8 mpg

9-12 mpg

13-16 mpg

17-20 mpg

55 / 100

What percentage of all freight transported in the United States is moved by trucks?

50%

70%

80%

90%

56 / 100

What is the average distance a long-haul trucker drives per year in the U.S.?

100,000 miles

45,000 miles

75,000 miles

125,000 miles

57 / 100

Which type of CDL is required to drive a semi-truck in the U.S.?

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class D

58 / 100

How many rest hours are truck drivers required to take after 11 hours of driving in the U.S.?

10 hours

8 hours

12 hours

No specific requirement

59 / 100

What is required to become a truck driver in the U.S.?

A college degree

A commercial driver's license (CDL)

A high school diploma

No special requirements

60 / 100

Which country has the largest trucking industry in the world?

United States

China

Germany

Brazil

61 / 100

What is the most common cause of trucking accidents?

Weather conditions

Speeding

Driver fatigue

Equipment failure

62 / 100

In what year was the first semi-truck invented?

1896

1914

1935

1901

63 / 100

What percentage of truck drivers in the U.S. are male?

95%

85%

75%

65%

64 / 100

What is the average annual salary of a truck driver in the U.S.?

$60,000

$45,000

$75,000

$30,000

65 / 100

What is the average lifespan of a semi-truck in miles?

750,000 miles

500,000 miles

1,000,000 miles

300,000 miles

66 / 100

As of 2023, what is the most transported type of freight in the U.S. by trucks?

Electronics

Clothing

Food and beverage

Automobiles

67 / 100

What is the average fuel efficiency of a long-haul truck in miles per gallon (mpg)?

5-6 mpg

10-12 mpg

7-8 mpg

3-4 mpg

68 / 100

Which state has the highest number of truck drivers?

California

Texas

Florida

New York

69 / 100

What is the maximum weight limit for trucks on U.S. federal highways?

80,000 pounds

100,000 pounds

60,000 pounds

75,000 pounds

70 / 100

What percentage of freight moved in the U.S. is transported by trucks?

Over 70%

Around 50%

Exactly 65%

Less than 40%

71 / 100

Which innovation is significantly impacting the trucking industry’s future?

Hydrogen fuel cells

Electric vehicles

Autonomous driving technology

All of the above

72 / 100

What significant trucking industry event occurs annually in Louisville, Kentucky?

The Trucking Hall of Fame Induction

The National Truck Driving Championships

The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)

The Great American Trucking Show (GATS)

73 / 100

Which organization is primarily responsible for regulating the trucking industry in the U.S.?

Department of Transportation (DOT)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

American Trucking Associations (ATA)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

74 / 100

What is the primary purpose of the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations in the trucking industry?

To increase truck speeds

To limit drivers' working hours

To reduce fuel consumption

To increase freight rates

75 / 100

In what year did the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate fully come into effect?

2015

2016

2017

2019

76 / 100

What is a common term used for the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate?

Logbook Rule

ELD Rule

Truckers' Mandate

HOS Regulation

77 / 100

What is the estimated shortage of truck drivers in the U.S. as of the latest data?

10,000

30,000

50,000

100,000

78 / 100

Which U.S. state has the highest number of truck drivers?

California

Texas

Florida

New York

79 / 100

What is the average fuel efficiency of a long-haul truck in the U.S.?

5 miles per gallon

7 miles per gallon

10 miles per gallon

12 miles per gallon

80 / 100

How many miles does the average long-haul truck driver travel per year in the U.S.?

45,000 miles

65,000 miles

100,000 miles

125,000 miles

81 / 100

What is the most common type of freight transported by trucks in the U.S.?

Electronics

Clothing

Food

Automobiles

82 / 100

In what year was the American Trucking Associations (ATA) founded?

1933

1941

1950

1965

83 / 100

How long is the average commercial truck driver’s work week in the U.S.?

40 hours

50 hours

60 hours

70 hours

84 / 100

What is the maximum weight limit for trucks on most federal highways in the U.S.?

80,000 pounds

40,000 pounds

60,000 pounds

100,000 pounds

85 / 100

What percentage of all freight transported in the United States is moved by trucks?

Over 70%

About 50%

Around 30%

Nearly 90%

86 / 100

What is the most popular type of commercial truck in the United States?

Flatbed truck

Refrigerated truck

Semi-trailer truck

Box truck

87 / 100

Which of these is NOT a common reason for truck accidents?

Driver fatigue

Overspeeding

Distracted driving

Vehicle malfunctions

88 / 100

What is the main reason for the truck driver shortage in the United States?

Low pay rates

Retirement of older drivers

Lack of qualified drivers

Long hours and time away from home

89 / 100

What percentage of truck drivers in the United States are women?

6%

12%

20%

30%

90 / 100

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for commercial truck drivers in the United States?

0.08%

0.04%

0.02%

0.00%

91 / 100

In which year was the trucking industry deregulated in the United States, leading to a surge in the number of trucking companies?

1948

1965

1980

1991

92 / 100

Which of these trucking companies is the largest in the United States?

FedEx Freight

J.B. Hunt Transport Services

UPS Freight

Knight-Swift Transportation

93 / 100

What is the average fuel efficiency of a long-haul truck?

5 mpg

7 mpg

10 mpg

15 mpg

94 / 100

How many registered commercial trucks are there in the United States?

Approximately 500,000

Approximately 2 million

Approximately 15.5 million

Approximately 8 million

95 / 100

What is the top transported good by trucks in the United States?

Clothing

Electronics

Food

Furniture

96 / 100

The largest portion of operating costs for trucking companies comes from which expense?

Fuel

Insurance

Vehicle maintenance

Salaries and benefits

97 / 100

Approximately how many miles does the average commercial truck driver log each year?

45,000 miles

65,000 miles

100,000 miles

125,000 miles

98 / 100

What is the maximum weight for a standard truck load in the United States without requiring an overweight permit?

80,000 pounds

40,000 pounds

60,000 pounds

100,000 pounds

99 / 100

Which state in the United States has the highest number of truck drivers?

California

Texas

Florida

New York

100 / 100

What percentage of all freight transported in the United States is moved by trucks?

Over 70%

About 50%

Around 30%

Nearly 90%

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