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New Roadmaster Truck Driving School in Louisville, Kentucky, Prepares Drivers for the Road Ahead


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Oct 02, 2023, 08:00 ET

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New Roadmaster Truck Driving School in Louisville, Kentucky, Prepares Drivers for the Road Ahead
New Roadmaster Truck Driving School in Louisville, Kentucky, Prepares Drivers for the Road Ahead

Despite recent fluctuations, the U.S. is still in the midst of a truck driver shortage, one that could increase dramatically if and when the economy gets back on track. In these uncertain economic times, employees are getting restless and on edge about their future financial and long-term prospects. Roadmaster Drivers School President Brad Ball describes how a career in truck driving delivers on all cylinders with great pay, generous benefits, and adventure.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The current estimate from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) indicates a decreasing truck driver shortage of 64,000 in 2023 compared to 78,000 in 2022. However, this near-20% drop-off is expected to be short-lived. In an economic slowdown, freight transportation declines as consumer demand wanes. Conversely, if 2024 experiences a positive shift in economic growth, both consumer and freight requirements will surge, causing a projected record-high shortage of 82,000 truck drivers. Current driver demographics and growing freight demand could inflate the driver shortage to over 160,000 in the next decade. To keep pace with this trend, the trucking industry must hire roughly 1.2 million drivers in 10 years.(1) To accommodate this unprecedented demand, Roadmaster Drivers School, the leading Class A CDL (commercial driver's license) truck driver training program, has opened a new location in Louisville, Kentucky, and is holding a Grand Opening on October 26th at 11:00 a.m.

According to a recent Employ survey of over 1,200 HR leaders and recruiters, employees are leaving their jobs because they are looking for higher pay or a more flexible work environment. Other reasons include career growth, concerns about unemployment, and bad experiences with their management or work culture. One in ten employees rated their fear of becoming unemployed as a top motivator for proactively seeking out alternative career opportunities. Others were looking for a life change or a new challenge.(2)

A career in truck driving provides job stability along with competitive compensation and benefits. We've trained over 100,000 men and women, and the industry is becoming more diverse, with equal pay across races and genders.

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As if answering the clarion call of discontented employees everywhere, Indeed offers a helpful list of the benefits a career in truck driving offers, including:

  • A national average salary of $65,457 per year.
  • Travel, aka adventure!
  • Independence.
  • Career advancement.
  • Generous benefits like medical, dental, and vacation time.
  • Flexible schedules.
  • A sense of community.(3)

"Local Truck Driver" is ranked #2 among Indeed's most in-demand jobs in Kentucky for 2023, with an estimated salary of $56,156 to $94,414 per year.(4) According to Zippia's data on the average annual salary and available jobs per capita, Kentucky is the best state in the country to be a truck driver.(5) Brad Ball, President of Roadmaster Drivers School, says, "The new Roadmaster Louisville location could be a tremendous opportunity for residents who may be unemployed, underemployed, or looking for a career change."

Ball notes, "A career in truck driving provides job stability along with competitive compensation and benefits. We've trained over 100,000 men and women, and the industry is becoming more diverse, with equal pay across races and genders."

Historically, truck driving has been a male-dominated industry. However, women are now entering the profession in greater numbers. According to the 2022 WIT (Women in Trucking) Index, 13.7% of the truck drivers on the road are women, while 40% hold positions in dispatcher and safety roles, and nearly 75% perform roles in HR and talent management.(6)

A bipartisan bill promoting truck driver tax credits has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act is designed to encourage new drivers to join the industry and retain existing drivers by creating a refundable income tax credit for qualified commercial drivers. The proposed bill would offer a refundable tax credit, up to $7,500, for truck drivers with a valid Class A CDL who log a minimum of 1,900 hours annually between 2023 and 2024. Truckers new to the profession and those participating in accredited trucking apprenticeships could qualify for a refundable tax credit of up to $10,000 during the same two-year period.(7)

Ball explains, "It takes about a month, on average, to complete CDL training classes. Roadmaster is there for you every step of the way, from in-classroom training to hands-on driving training. We also offer financial assistance for those who qualify." He adds, "We would love for those interested in a life on the road to visit and explore our new training facility. Just stopping by to see us could lead you down the path to a thrilling and lucrative new career.

"We're looking forward to meeting adventurous Louisville-area residents ready to embark on their new and exciting vocation and to support them with training on their professional journey."

The grand opening ceremony for the Roadmaster Drivers School of Louisville's new training facility will be on October 26th between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Members of the press, prospective students, and the general public are warmly invited to attend at 141 Orion Drive, Shepherdsville, Kentucky, 40165.

Ball remarks, "Trucking isn't just a job; it's an essential, respected, and increasingly well-paying gig these days. So, if you, or someone you know, is looking to step into a promising future, why not have a chat with us? It could turn out to be the best move you've ever made."

Feel free to call us at 502-676-5710.

About Roadmaster Drivers School
Roadmaster, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, is a nationwide training organization for professional truck drivers. The organization has over 30 years of experience training more than 100,000 graduates with 24 training locations nationwide. By focusing on giving students the best education and maintaining high job placement standards, Roadmaster has gained a national reputation in the trucking industry for quality training of entry-level commercial truck drivers. For more information, visit http://www.roadmaster.com.

References
1. Most, Daniel. "How Fleets Can Fill Seats to Tackle Truck Driver Shortage." Supply; Demand Chain Executive, 9 Feb. 2023, http://www.sdcexec.com/professional-development/retention/article/22657349/cpc-logistics-how-fleets-can-fill-seats-to-tackle-truck-driver-shortage#:~:text=The%20American%20Trucking%20Association%20(ATA,to%2064%2C000%20drivers%20in%202023.
2. "What Job Seekers Want from Employers Today." Jobvite, 10 Aug. 2023, http://www.jobvite.com/blog/job-seekers/#:~:text=Based%20on%20Employ's%20recent%20survey,a%20more%20flexible%20work%20arrangement.
3. 11 Valuable Benefits of a Truck Driver Career | Indeed.Com, http://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/benefits-of-truck-driver-career. Accessed 25 Sept. 2023.
4. Mendoza, Angelo. "30 In-Demand Jobs in Kentucky in 2023 (Plus Salary Ranges)." Indeed, 29 Aug. 2023, http://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/in-demand-jobs-in-kentucky.
5. "Get the Job You Really Want." Zippia, http://www.zippia.com/truck-driver-jobs/best-states/. Accessed 25 Sept. 2023.
6. NA, NA. "2022 WIT Index: Gender Diversity Data." Women in Trucking, 2022, 6069071.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6069071/WIT Index/2022-WIT-Index-Results.pdf.
7. Webster, Nick. "Truck Driver Tax Credit." RLLC, Registration LLC, 16 July 2023, fmcsaregistration.com/truck-driver-tax-credit/#:~:text=This%20proposed%20bill%20would%20provide,years%20(2023%20and%202024).

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