It depends on the type of driver. There are more than 3 million truck drivers total in the US, but less than 2 million are driving big rigs. For a more detailed breakdown, take a look at http://www.intellipoop.com/2009/07/truck-drivers-and-driversales-workers/
There are many truck drivers that work for UPS. Each city employs at least ten different truck drivers, as many are needed in every area. One can apply at their local UPS store.
There are over 3.5 million semi truck drivers in the U.S. Some of these own their own trucks and others work for corporation or trucking firms.
No, not all truck drivers belong to the Teamsters. There are many other semi truck driving companies as well as semi truck drivers that work for large retailers.
They're supposed to, but there are a lot of nasty truck drivers out there - especially over-the-road drivers.
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In the US, commercial truck drivers cannot drive more than 11 hours in a 14 hours period. Also, the driver must have 10 consecutive hours of rest before driving again.
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The average salary for a truck driver in the US is around $45,000 to $60,000 per year, though this can vary based on experience, location, and the type of trucking job. Long-haul truck drivers tend to earn more than local or regional drivers.
How much truck drivers get paid varies. Some truck drivers can make upwards of 50,000 per year depending on the company.