Alabama’s trucking industry is one of the most critical engines of our economy. Every day, professional drivers deliver the goods that keep store shelves stocked, factories running, and communities thriving.
In Alabama alone, more than 130,000 people work in trucking, and the industry supports families in every corner of our state. Trucking is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle, and it comes with the pride of knowing your work truly matters to your community, state, and country.
For all its contributions to our citizens and economy, the perception of this vital industry is under attack by the actions of a small but growing number of unqualified or unscrupulous operators that have exploited and gamed a system of enforcement that is stretched too thin.
These bad actors cut corners, exploit