1. Truck Driver vs Graphic designer

2.  Truck Driver:  Delivers cargo to and from places across the states by an 18 wheeler  Most are long haul drivers and operate trucks that have a gross weight of 26000 lbs.  Graphic Designer:  Solves communication problems with visual solutions  Delivering a message in electronic media and print using type, color, photos, illustrations, animations, etc.

3.  Truck Driver:  Postsecondary non- degree award  High school diploma  Truck driver commercial driver’s license  Graphic Designer:  Bachelor’s Degree  Portfolio that features designs to get them hired easier

4.  Truck Driver:  Able to stay awake longer than usual  Able to work in dangerous conditions  Graphic design:  Creativity  Professionalism

5.  Truck Driver:  Grows 11% from 2012 to 2022  Projected Employment by 2022 is 1,894,100  Graphic Designer:  Grows 7% from 2012 to 2022  Projected Employment by 2022 is 276,900

6.  Truck Driver:  Median Pay is $38,200 per year in may 2012  $18.37 an Hour  Graphic Designer:  Median pay is $44,150 per year in May 2012  $21.22 per hour

7.  Truck Drivers:  Bus Drivers  Delivery truck drivers  Hand laborers  Material recording clerks  Railroad occupations  Graphic Designers:  Advertising, Promotions, and marketing managers  Art directors  Craft and Fine Artists  Desktop publishers