• Employment
In 2013, the freight industry in Colorado provided 99,590
jobs. Total wages in the freight sector in Colorado in 2013 exceeded 4.8
billion. The average annual salary was $ 48,114. In May 2013, the Bureau of
Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that drivers of trucks, trucks, vans and
delivery drivers had 37,870 jobs with an average annual salary of $ 38,360.
• Focus on Small
Enterprises
As of April 2014, Colorado had more than 12,660 freight
companies, most of which were small local businesses. These companies receive
services from several large and small support companies.
• Transportation of
Main Products
In 2010, trucks transported 89% of the total tonnage in the
country or 350 696 tons per day. More than 79% of the Colorado communities rely
solely on trucks to transport their products.
• As an Industry
In 2009, the freight industry in Colorado spent about 443
million dollars in the form of federal and state taxes and royalties. The
industry paid 33% of all taxes and fees due to motorists in Colorado, although
only 8% of vehicles pass through the state.
• Continually Improve
At the national level, the death rate from truck accidents
in 2010 was 1.14 deaths per 100 million kilometers (TMC). 75% reduced this figure
since the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) began tracking these
records in 1975.
• Road Sharing
The automotive industry hopes to provide road safety for all
cars. "Road Sharing" leads a team of professional truckers in
communities around the country to train motorists about blind spots, stop
distances and safely mix with large trucks to reduce truck accidents.
• Security
Members of the Car Colorado Carrier Association pay
considerable attention to safety, improve driver training, invest in advanced
safety technologies and are actively involved in security initiatives at the
local, state and national levels. for more click here.
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