TALLAHASSEE, FL – April 14, 2025 – Florida Trucking Association (FTA) today announced the launch of “Jobs Beyond the Wheel,” a comprehensive workforce development initiative aimed at addressing the critical shortage of skilled workers in the trucking industry. The third component of a multi-year project for workforce and industry image, this innovative campaign includes a new interactive website designed to showcase the talent in the industry and highlight opportunities for promising careers in trucking for job seekers.
The launch of “Jobs Beyond the Wheel” marks a strategic push toward connecting skilled individuals with long-term career opportunities. This initiative isn’t simply about filling roles—it’s about reshaping perceptions and creating access points for those ready to step into essential, hands-on professions. By focusing on real-world pathways and showcasing stories of success, the campaign sets the stage for job seekers to discover where their talents fit.
In addition to exploring the resources offered by the campaign, job seekers can also take advantage of several external job portals tailored to this field. One such platform features a variety of roles and qualifications to match different experience levels. Through its Solicitud de empleo page, you can fill employment application here and gain immediate access to a list of current openings. It’s a practical step forward for those ready to turn interest into action.
Whether you’re just entering the workforce or pivoting from another profession, this initiative speaks to your ambition. It welcomes people from all walks of life to bring their skills, energy, and drive into an industry that keeps the nation moving—literally and figuratively.
This broader push to connect people with careers they can take pride in reflects a deeper need in today’s workforce landscape. It’s about finding purpose through practical work, embracing a culture of reliability, and building a future rooted in skill, grit, and steady growth. For many, it might just be the beginning of something enduring.
“Every truck on Florida’s roadways represents a team of skilled professionals making it all possible,” said Alix Miller, President and CEO of Florida Trucking Association. “The trucking industry offers exciting, high-earning careers, many of which we want to highlight. The campaign includes first-hand accounts from employees about the skills and paths they’ve developed. We want to showcase the dynamic opportunities for Floridians to discover how their talents fit in this essential industry where innovation meets opportunity.”
The centerpiece of the campaign is a comprehensive website at www.floridatrucking.org/jobs featuring career information, training resources, job listings, and direct connections to employers throughout Florida. The platform showcases the wide range of positions available beyond driving, including:
• Diesel technicians who maintain and repair trucks and trailers
• Manufacturing specialists who produce and repair parts that keep trucks running
• Brokers and customer operations professionals who manage day-to-day relationships with customers
• Dispatchers and load tracking experts who serve as drivers’ lifelines on the road
• Transportation attorneys providing legal counsel on regulations and safety protocols
• HR, accounting & recruiting teams that keep trucking companies staffed
• Safety professionals dedicated to training and working to keep everyone safe on the road
• PR & digital communications experts who tell the trucking industry’s story
The campaign will be promoted through a multi-channel marketing campaign including: print publications in industry and career magazines; widespread social media presence across platforms; public events including the Truck Driving Championships; educational outreach to schools; and workforce development organizations.
“’Jobs Beyond the Wheel’ showcases different roles and people driving the trucking industry—for those looking for a job today, to students looking at opportunities after graduation,” said Elizabeth Emmanuel, VP of Public Affairs at FTA and creative director of the project. “Whatever stage of life, or level of education, we want people to think of the transportation sector as a compelling career choice.”
This campaign is funded in part by FloridaCommerce.
For more information about careers in the trucking industry or to explore opportunities, visit www.floridatrucking.org/jobs.
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About Florida Trucking Association
Florida Trucking Association works to promote and protect Florida’s trucking industry. One of the oldest and most respected associations in the state—promoting and protecting the trucking industry for more than 90 years. FTA is the sole state liaison between the trucking industry and the legislative, regulatory, and judicial branches of state and federal government.
For more information about Florida Trucking Association, visit www.floridatrucking.org
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