Despite fears of a recession, there are 170 million square feet of warehouses planned or under construction in the Inland Empire. Though demand for these logistic warehouses haven’t decreased, environmental groups and residents are “questioning whether they want the region’s economy, health, traffic and general ambiance tied to a heavily polluting, low-wage industry that might one day pick up and leave as global trade routes shift.” Read more…
160 Driving Academy, a truck driving school in Lenexa, is trying to “bridge the gap between people who want higher paying jobs and a national need for more truck drivers.” The program is hoping to achieve its goal of having 150 graduates a year, with the 2 year old program already seeing 100 graduates come through so far. 160 Driving Academy also hopes to entice people who may not be interested in the traditional college experience. Read more…
While long-haul trucker Tracey Price has a “healthy fear” of the 80,000-pound truck she lives and sleeps in, she still believes that truck driving is the best way she can provide for her kid. Tracey goes on to say: “I like being my own boss. I tell myself when to get up, and I tell myself the route I’m taking. My favorite part about the job is everything I get to see.” Read more…
