The American trucking industry is one of the most vital industries in the country, but also an industry that almost goes unnoticed and unspoken. Over three million trucks are registered in this country, using over 52 billion gallons of fuel of every year and transporting everything we need, from food to furniture, from tobacco to automobiles. This neat infographic from uShip outlines the numbers behind the trucking industry, showing how crucial trucks are in keeping society functioning, and in fixing our transportation and energy woes.

trucking industry infographic

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