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Trucks carry 89.9% of all manufactured freight in the state and more than 77% of all Wisconsin communities are served exclusively by truck. The industry in Wisconsin employs one out of every 15 workers, roughly totaling 161,199 people, and truck related occupations span the manufacturing, retail, public utility, construction, service, transportation, mining, and agricultural sectors (American Transportation Research Institute) . Despite the importance of the trucking industry in Wisconsin, the industry faces shortages of skilled workers in both the diesel technician and truck driver career fields. This shortage impedes the growth of the industry and the Wisconsin economy. A consortium of employers approached the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC, formerly the Wisconsin Department of Commerce) , the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) to develop short-term and long-term solutions to address this shortage.  \nThe Importance of Trucking in Wisconsin  \nThe strong presence of manufacturing, the geographical location of the state, and the access to multiple transportation modes in Wisconsin can account for the large contingent of trucking companies in the state . The items everyone enjoys are more than likely brought by truck. Part of this is due to Wisconsin’s long tradition in manufacturing, a high concentration of manufacturing companies, and , out of the 50 states , it is the second most dependent on its manufacturing base, alternating with Indiana for the top spot. The state’s second largest labor force is manufacturing, employing roughly 14.2% of the labor force . Even in economic downturns manufacturing remains strong within the state .  \nWisconsin also sits in a unique geographic location which positions it at a nexus of rail and ship transportation . (See Appendices A and B.) Both types of access points require trucks to carry freight, from raw materials to finished goods, from originating sources to end customers . The state is bordered by two Great Lakes and contains an important freight corridor that connects Midwest markets to the Prince Rupert Port in Canada. This, in turn , serves Asian markets .  \nThere are more than 500,000 motor carriers in the United States, of which 22,000 are located in Wisconsin (Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association) . Of the top 250 carriers in the nation, 11 are located in the state, which is roughly twice the national average (Forward Wisconsin, Inc.) . Nationally, the trucking industry transports nearly 68% of all consumer goods through the supply chain and hauls approximately 8.8 billion tons of freight (American Trucking Associations) .  \nRail , in comparison, the second highest transporter by tonnage, transports only 13.6% . More than 80% of American communities receive consumer goods solely by truck. In comparison, 77% of all Wisconsin communities are served by truck and 89.9% of manufactured freight is carried by truck (American Transportation Research Institute) .  \nWithin the trucking industry , truck driving is the occupation with the most employees . In 2010, there were 43,660 heavy duty truck drivers in Wisconsin and 16,880 light/delivery drivers (Bureau of Labor Statistics) .  \nIn addition to the freight carriers , there are logistics services and support, including repair and maintenance which employ roughly 5,450 individuals (Bureau of Labor Statistics) . Furthermore, due to the high levels of freight moving in Wisconsin, the need for logistics services and support, particularly repair and maintenance of equipment, is vital for the Wisconsin trucking industry. Many carriers have the","cbCaik6MoUEosTob","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik6MoUEosTob","pdf",4434339,12,"English","# The Importance of Trucking in Wisconsin\n## Wisconsin’s economic and geographic drivers\n## Freight transport scale and comparisons\n# Wisconsin Transportation Industry Challenges\n## Workforce issues for truck drivers\n## Training, onboarding, and projected demand\n## Diesel technician shortage","[{\"question\":\"Why is the trucking industry considered vital to Wisconsin’s economy?\",\"answer\":\"The document explains that trucking carries the majority of manufactured freight in the state and serves most communities exclusively by truck. 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