Trucking Industry Economic Impact Quiz

Question 1

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What percentage of goods are transported by trucks in the United States?

40%

60%

80%

Answer

10 million

Answer

California

Answer

Technology

Answer

Healthcare

Answer

$300 billion

Answer

$900 billion

Answer

50,000 miles

Answer

150,000 miles

Answer

$40 billion

Answer

$80 billion

Answer

Perishable goods

Answer

Luxury goods

Question 2

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How many jobs in the U.S. are supported by the trucking industry?

5 million

8 million

Question 3

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Which state has the highest number of trucking companies in the U.S.?

Texas

Florida

Question 4

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

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

Question 5

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Which industry heavily relies on the trucking industry for its transportation needs?

Retail

Question 6

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What percentage of fuel consumption in the U.S. is attributed to trucks?

25%

40%

60%

Question 7

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What is the estimated annual contribution of the trucking industry to the U.S. GDP?

$600 billion

Question 8

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Which city is considered the trucking capital of the U.S.?

Chicago

Atlanta

Dallas

Question 9

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What is the average number of miles a truck driver in the U.S. drives per year?

100,000 miles

Question 10

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How much does the trucking industry contribute to government tax revenue annually?

$60 billion

Question 11

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Which type of goods are primarily transported by trucks?

Raw materials

Question 12

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What percentage of all freight revenue in the U.S. comes from the trucking industry?

50%

70%

90%