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The trucking industry serves the American economy by transporting large quantities of raw materials, work in process, and finished products by land, typically from manufacturing plants to retail distribution centers. Trucks are also used in the construction industry, as portable dumpers and concrete mixers move the large amounts of rocks, dirt, concrete and other building materials used in construction. Trucks in America are responsible for the majority of cargo movement over land, and are tools in the manufacturing, transportation, and storage industries.
Large trucks and buses require a commercial driver's license (CDL) to operate. Obtaining a CDL requires additional education and training that addresses the special skills requirements and handling characteristics of such a large vehicle. Commercial vehicle drivers (CMV) must comply with the service hours, which are the regulations that govern the driving hours of commercial drivers. These, and all other rules relating to the safety of interstate commercial driving, are issued by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA is a division of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), which governs all transportation-related industries, such as road transport, railways, and airlines. Some other issues are handled by another branch of USDOT, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Developments in technology, such as computers, satellite communications and the Internet, have contributed to many improvements within the industry. These developments have increased the productivity of the company's operations, saved the time and effort of drivers, and provided new and more accessible forms of entertainment to men and women who often spend long periods of time away from home. In 2006, the US Environmental Protection Agency implemented the revised emission standards for diesel trucks (which reduce pollutants emitted by diesel engines) that promises to improve air quality and public health.
