On September 10th of 2009 things changed. We have to go back to school!!! Before that date for the Netherlands it was enough to get your Truck Driver’s Diploma and that was it for life. In order to get this diploma you had to do three courses: Traffic rules for Big vehicles, Auto-(truck)Technique and Administration (paperwork and HOS). But from September 2009 on all truck drivers who live and work as a driver in the European community must go back to school.
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Night Shift
Posted by Angelique on 3 May 2010, 3:34 am
I work the night shift and haul carfuells. That work goes on for 24 hours almost 7 days. The Netherlands is not that big and most of the work is in our own part of Holland.
Are Drivers Too Expensive?
Posted by Angelique on 27 April 2010, 3:15 am
My name is Angelique and I’m from the Netherlands. Over here we have a big problem because our drivers are paid far more than drivers from Eastern Europe and it’s hard to keep a job. The international jobs are going to the lower paid drivers in Eastern Europe where the cost of living is much lower.
Inside Trucking Part 3: Life On The Road
Posted by Rhonda on 20 January 2010, 3:00 pm
With all the fuel that drivers purchase, it’s wise to get the driver payback cards from the truck stops that offer them. Its free, and it’s a way of saying thank you to the professional driver. For each gallon of fuel purchased, you get 1 cent/point put on the card. You can use these points [...]
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Another Night Of Driving And A Very Close Call
Posted by Rhonda on 18 December 2009, 5:48 am
Even when you’re just cruising along, minding your own business, and doing everything right, you never know when someone is going to do something incredibly dangerous right in front of you, and this was one of those times.
Pulling Another Trucking All-Nighter
Posted by Rhonda on 2 December 2009, 6:04 am
I was all settled in for the evening and looking forward to watching Donny on Dancing With The Stars. Phone rings. It’s the boss. They need me to deliver 2 loads to the canning plant. The calls are coming in for loads. Trailers are being loaded now. I am assigned a truck too. I told them I can work and I’ll get there as soon as I can. This is gonna be a long night….
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My 33rd Anniversary In Transportation
Posted by Rhonda on 30 November 2009, 6:36 am
October 27 2009 is a special day for me because it was October 27 1976 when I entered the transportation world. My only experience in this world was riding the school bus for all the years in school. What an amazing journey it’s been.
My Overweight Ticket
Posted by Rhonda on 1 November 2009, 6:44 am
Sometimes you’re put in a position as a driver where you just can’t win. One day I was leaving the shipper with a heavy load and was pulled over to see if my weight was legal. Problem was, I never got a chance to weight it myself – they nailed me on the way to the scale. What is a driver supposed to do?
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Sometimes You Face Difficult Driving Challenges In Trucking
Posted by Rhonda on 26 October 2009, 6:28 am
Sometimes you have these days and nights of skill testing if you drive a semi. I did not have a leisurely drive to Fort Smith as I normally do. I couldn’t just relax, enjoy the drive, and drink my coffee. This was not meant to be. I had to work to stay safe and keep others safe too on this trip.
I Want Out Of Trucking As A Driver
Posted by Rhonda on 8 October 2009, 5:21 am
Let me start out by saying I entered trucking in 2001 because I needed a job. A job that paid a livable wage. So I entered as a warm body that companies put in the drivers seat. My pleas for an office duty/inside job were not being heard. At first this new driving thing was not too bad, but soon the newness and “fun” wears off.
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A Sad Day For Me In Trucking
Posted by Rhonda on 24 September 2009, 8:05 am
This sad day happens all the time to many in their jobs. Yesterday I was given the news that my friend Kevin of 38 years may not make it thru the night. After this news I was called to work. I just knew I would be called to work! Every time something goes wrong for me, it seems that is when I am needed at work or somewhere else.
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Trucking Back To Dallas
Posted by Rhonda on 21 August 2009, 5:30 am
I’m on a two day round trip to Dallas and I’m hoping that all will go well!
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Tagged driver responsibilities, life on the road, Stories of the Road, Women In Trucking
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Dealing With Load Planners
Posted by Karen on 6 July 2009, 10:26 am
Sometimes it can be very difficult dealing with dispatch, and especially the load planners that are behind the dispatchers. I’ve been with my husband now on a few trips and I’ve seen some of the crap that he has to go through when dealing with certain people. I’m telling’ ya……..I guess all I can say is “WOW”.
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Returning To Trucking After Vacation: Part Two
Posted by Rhonda on 15 June 2009, 7:36 am
Backing was a tough issue for me back when I was new to driving, and a situation like this one was a nightmare for me!
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Returning To Trucking After Vacation: Part One
Posted by Rhonda on 9 June 2009, 8:03 am
I am just thrilled to know about this and the new adventure given to me. Soon I am on my way and not looking forward to this blocking of a busy 4 lane highway while I back into a dock. Backing is still not my best thing. I’m going to have lots of 4-wheelers upset with me. That’s OK as they upset me daily too!
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