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Trucking Business Is Booming

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By Andrew Reed

Twin Falls, Idaho (KMVT-TV) Looking to drive a big truck with a long trailer?

The trucking business is booming across the nation.

Many truckers in the area are hauling loads locally but trucking jobs across the U.S. are drastically increasing.

"One of the things that created a more of a need is the oil industry because of the new technology and retrieving oil out of the wells. There has been an increase in prospects that want to come to the school but the funding is part of the problem being able to get the money” said Greg Christianson, Top Gun Truck Driving Academy.

Driving school tuition averages between $3,200 and $3,700.

While the world of trucking isn't for everyone.

Those who have qualifications and talent necessary driving a big rig can be a great way to make a living.

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