The Power Behind the Load: Why Truckers Fuel Every Major Industry

The Stats Don’t Lie: Trucking Moves 72% of America’s Freight

As the owners of Berube's Trucking Accessories serving retail‑trucking operators, we see first‑hand how vital the trucking industry is to keeping North America running.

The numbers speak volumes: in the United States alone, trucks moved roughly 11.27 billion tons of freight in 2024, and accounted for about 72.7 % of the nation’s freight by weight. (American Trucking Association)

These aren’t just statistics, they represent factories humming, food on the table, energy flowing, and homes being built. If you’re running a trucking business, your mission is indispensable and it’s our mission to make sure your rigs are equipped, maintained and ready for that mission.

Let’s face it: without truckers and their rigs, the rest of the economy would grind to a halt. Freight that moves by truck includes everything from raw materials to finished goods, and the typical driver company or independent operator is front and center in that chain. For example, the fact that trucks alone account for about three‑quarters of freight value in the U.S. underscores just how central trucking is to commerce. The Department of Energy's Energy.gov As a parts company, we are particularly focused on supporting you & making sure you have the components that reduce downtime, increase reliability, and keep you competitive.

Built to Haul: Supporting the Truckers Who Keep Energy, 

Food & Construction Moving

When we look at the energy industry, trucking plays a critical role there too. The trucking industry depends on stable, reasonably priced fuel supplies and trucks support the movement of energy‑industry equipment, fuels, and logistics infrastructure. In fact, the American Trucking Associations states that the trucking fleet moves nearly 12 billion tons of freight annually and says that powering America’s truck fleet is a matter of economic and national security. (American Trucking Association) Without trucks transporting parts, equipment, service vehicles, and sometimes even fuel‐products themselves, the energy sector’s chain would be disrupted. That’s why, if you’re hauling tanks, transformers, well‑site gear, or hauling fuel to remote sites, investing in your truck’s reliability and parts supply matters more than ever.

In the building and construction industry, too, trucking is the lifeblood. Whether it’s delivering lumber, roofing materials, drywall, heavy equipment or modular components, trucks carry a large share of the material flows to job sites. One logistics overview states that the construction industry in America generated nearly $2 trillion annually in 2023, and transporting those building materials to worksites requires trucking. futuramo.com For you as a trucking business hauling flatbeds or bulk materials, this means your uptime & your equipment readiness directly feed the construction cycle. That’s why at Berube's Truck Accessories we make sure to carry robust suspension, tie‑down, tarp systems, and hydraulic components, so when you’re backed into a job site and a piece of gear fails, you can get going without missing the cycle.

In the food and beverages industry, trucks are absolutely essential. We’re talking fresh produce, dairy, meat, pack‑aged goods; all of which depend on timely, safe transit. For instance, one market research report points out that the U.S. refrigerated‑trucking market — serving food & beverage end‑users — is expected to reach $13.65 billion by 2029. PR Newswire The message is clear: if you’re operating refrigerated units, your ability to maintain trailer temperature control, minimize breakdowns and keep food safe isn’t optional, it’s mission‑critical. From our parts store, we encourage you to stock good quality refrigeration‑unit components, trailer‑seal kits, sensor replacements, etc. Because in food hauling, downtime can mean waste, spoilage and lost contracts.

Millions of Miles, Millions of Jobs: Trucking’s Economic Engine

From a broader macro perspective, it’s worth emphasizing the scale: there are approximately 3.58 million truck drivers employed in 2024, and around 8.4 million people employed in jobs that relate to trucking activity. (American Trucking Association) What that means for you, as an operator, is that you’re part of a workforce that supports millions of other livelihoods and you need parts and maintenance that reflect that importance.

But with importance comes responsibility—and risk. Trucking is a business of hours, distance, mechanical stress and competitive margins. As a parts retailer whose livelihood is tied to your stability, we urge you to think of parts procurement not as a cost center but as an investment in reliability and revenue. When you’re running late, when your brakes are worn, your tires are compromised, your hydraulics are marginal, every minute of downtime erodes your ability to haul, your customer credibility, and your bottom line.

We also recognize that many trucking fleets or owner‑operators are small businesses: according to data, over 91 % of U.S. motor carriers operate 10 or fewer trucks. (American Trucking Association) That means many of you reading this may have a small fleet, or be single‑truck operations and your parts investment decisions matter a lot.

Berube's message to you: don’t buy the cheapest part that might cost you more in downtime. Choose quality components from suppliers who understand the trucking trade. Stay ahead of scheduled maintenance rather than waiting for breakdowns.

We Don’t Just Sell Truck Parts—We Support Essential Workers

Looking ahead, the trucking world is evolving—fuel efficiency, emission standards, and sustainability trends are climbing. For example, over the past 30 years, emissions from new trucks have been reduced by more than 98%. (American Trucking Association) That transition places new expectations on trucks, and thus on your parts choices. Whether it’s for alternative fuels, retrofits, lighter components, or smarter monitoring systems—we’re ready to stock the items you’ll need now and in the future.

In closing: you are the backbone of North America’s freight, energy, food, building and commerce systems. At Berube's, we want to make sure you know you’re valued and we want to partner with you so you keep rolling. Investing in the right parts means fewer breakdowns, fewer wasted hours, higher customer satisfaction and stronger margins. So when you need parts - whether for your fenders, bumpers, exhaust, cb radio communications, etc. - think of Berube's Truck Accessories as your strategic partner.

Because when you’re ready, the economy is ready. 

Keep those wheels turning.