The trucking industry is a leader in accumulating workers’ compensation claims. In 2012, according to the latest Bureau of Labor and 
Statistics, there were 4.5 injury and illness cases per 100 full-time workers in industry. This exceeds:
- The construction industry – 3.7 cases per 100 full-time workers
- The mining and natural resources industry – 3.8 cases
- The leisure and hospitality industry – 3.9 cases
- The manufacturing industry – 4.3 cases