Tag Archives: driver responsibilities

My First Run As A Professional Driver

Posted on May 1, 2012 by BlueHillsTrucker

Going into the trucking driving field I knew my life would eventually move at a pavement pounding pace. Just how quickly that pace, and the entire process transpired would amaze me. Suddenly I found myself behind the wheel for my first run ever as a professional driver. Continue reading →

Posted in Great Stories, On The Road In Training, Stories of the Road, truck driving lifestyle | Tagged being a truck driver, driver responsibilities, First load ever, First year on the road, hard lessons learned, life on the road, On The Road In Training, Stories of the Road, truck driver training, truck driving lifestyle, truck driving stories | 1 Comment

Stereotypes and Trucking: A Match Made in the Cab

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Dave Ashelman

Stereotypes of truckers have been around a long time. Where did they come from, what affect do they have on you, and what should we do about it? Continue reading →

Posted in Advice and Opinions, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Current State of the Trucking Industry, truck driving lifestyle, Trucker Health | Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, being a truck driver, driver responsibilities, life on the road, truck driving lifestyle, Trucker Health, trucker stereotypes | 4 Comments

Truck Driver Training – The Beginning

Posted on April 16, 2012 by BlueHillsTrucker

Getting started with CDL training meant a ton of bookwork in the beginning, working outside in temps below zero, and busting up some drive trains. Continue reading →

Posted in Becoming A Truck Driver, Great Stories, Truck Driving School Day-By-Day, Week 1 | Tagged attending truck driving school, Becoming A Truck Driver, CDL training, driver responsibilities, free truck driving school, getting your CDL, hard lessons learned, truck driver training, truck driving school, trucking school | 3 Comments

The Unexpected Call

Posted on April 12, 2012 by TruckersWife09

Home time with the family is precious for over the road drivers, and the last thing you want is for it to be cut short. But it happens from time to time, as it did here to my husband and our family. Continue reading →

Posted in Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Current State of the Trucking Industry, family matters, Great Stories, truck driving lifestyle | Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, being a truck driver, dealing with the boss, driver responsibilities, family matters, hard lessons learned, home time, life on the road, Stories of the Road, truck driving career, truck driving stories, trucker's family, trucking career | 1 Comment

Welcome To The Life

Posted on April 10, 2012 by TruckersWife09

It takes a lot to be part of a truckers family, especially if you’re you’re an over the road trucker. Home time is always special, but it’s difficult balancing the needs of the entire family. It takes a lot of consideration from everyone to make things work. Continue reading →

Posted in Advice and Opinions, family matters, truck driving lifestyle | Tagged Advice and Opinions, being a truck driver, driver responsibilities, family matters, hard lessons learned, home time, life on the road, truck driving lifestyle, trucker's family | Leave a comment

Understanding Rights in the Trucking Industry

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Dave Ashelman

It’s important that drivers understand that they are people who have rights, and that just because they are truck drivers does not mean that they’ve waived all of their rights. Here’s a brief overview of common driver issues with their bosses, and the remedies they can seek. Continue reading →

Posted in Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Current State of the Trucking Industry | Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, dealing with the boss, driver responsibilities, hard lessons learned, life on the road, truck driver's rights, truck driving career | 1 Comment

Keep That License Clean: Your Career Depends On It

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Rhonda

Protecting your license and making smart decisions will make or break your driving career. Make sure you understand the consequences of a few poor decisions. Continue reading →

Posted in Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Current State of the Trucking Industry | Tagged Advice and Opinions, becoming a bus driver, Becoming A Truck Driver, driver responsibilities, getting your CDL, hard lessons learned, truck driving career, trucking career | Leave a comment

How Having A Great Attitude Earned Me A Second Chance

Posted on March 12, 2012 by JakeCat22

You hear a lot of horror stories about the large companies that hire students straight out of school. You hear they’ll use you, abuse you, and toss you aside. You hear they’ll scam you at the drop of a hat. Well my experience has been quite the opposite, even after a major mistake on my part. Continue reading →

Posted in Advice and Opinions, Career Help, Tips, Advice, First Solo Months On The Road, Great Stories, Stories of the Road | Tagged Advice and Opinions, being a truck driver, dealing with the boss, driver responsibilities, First Solo Months On The Road, hard lessons learned, life on the road, truck driving stories, trucking career | 2 Comments

The Sleep Apnea Witch Hunt

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Tanya Bons

Sleep apnea is the biggest buzz in the trucking industry right now. But is this justified? Or is it yet another money-making scheme for the insurance companies and medical industry? The statistics are fuzzy. Continue reading →

Posted in Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Current State of the Trucking Industry, The Economy and Politics, Trucker Health | Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, driver responsibilities, sleep apnea, The Economy and Politics, Trucker's sleep cycles | Leave a comment

What’s A Tough Day Like In The Trucking World?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by JakeCat22

So what’s a tough day like in the life of a trucker? Well, if you survive it, it’s not as bad as it could have been. But let me tell ya, sometimes everything seems to go wrong! Continue reading →

Posted in Advice and Opinions, First Solo Months On The Road, Great Stories, Stories of the Road, truck driving lifestyle | Tagged Advice and Opinions, being a truck driver, driver responsibilities, First Solo Months On The Road, hard lessons learned, life on the road, Stories of the Road, truck driving lifestyle, truck driving stories | 2 Comments

My First Time Driving A Rig Through The Big Apple

Posted on October 14, 2011 by JakeCat22

I have only been on the road driving solo for a short time now and I had to go through New York City recently for the first time in a big rig – and what an adventure it was! Continue reading →

Posted in Advice and Opinions, First Solo Months On The Road, Great Stories, Stories of the Road | Tagged Advice and Opinions, being a truck driver, driver responsibilities, First Solo Months On The Road, hard lessons learned, life on the road, Stories of the Road, truck driving lifestyle, truck driving stories | 2 Comments

Trying To Teach Proper Driver Forecasting

Posted on September 27, 2011 by TruckerMike

I’m about three weeks into being a CDL instructor now, working one on one on the road with my student. There’s a lot I can teach, but there’s a lot that can only come with experience. Forecasting what may happen next is one of the most important aspects of safe driving, and one of the toughest to teach a new driver. Continue reading →

Posted in Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, On The Road In Training, Safe Driving Tips, Stories of the Road, The Trainer's Viewpoint | Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, being a truck driver, CDL training, driver responsibilities, hard lessons learned, life on the road, On The Road In Training, Safe Driving Tips, Stories of the Road, Trainer's Viewpoint, truck driver training | 1 Comment

Types of Trainers and How to Deal With Them

Posted on September 22, 2011 by TruckerMike

While I’ve only been a CDL instructor for about a week now, I’ve already noticed that my training techniques could easily go in several different directions. Here are some of the more common personalities and traits a trainer might have, and how to deal with them as a student or new driver. Continue reading →

Posted in Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, On The Road In Training, The Trainer's Viewpoint | Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, CDL training, dealing with the boss, driver responsibilities, hard lessons learned, On The Road In Training, Trainer's Viewpoint, truck driver training | Leave a comment

Working My Way Back Into The Trucking Industry

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Rhonda

In October 2009 I posted a story called “I Want Out Of Trucking As A Driver”. The story was written with a lot of emotion, so I’d like to take the time to reflect on that a bit, and discuss the challenges I’ve faced trying to get back into the trucking industry. Continue reading →

Posted in Advice and Opinions, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Current State of the Trucking Industry, Great Stories, Women In Trucking | Tagged Advice and Opinions, being a truck driver, dealing with the boss, driver responsibilities, hard lessons learned, truck driving career, Women In Trucking | Leave a comment

I’m Becoming a CDL Instructor!

Posted on September 1, 2011 by TruckerMike

Yup, I’m doing something I never thought I’d ever do. I’m becoming a CDL instructor! Long story short, an old college buddy of mine started asking questions about becoming a truck driver. After several emails and a couple phone calls together, he applied to the company I drive for and was hired. He’s coming in without any trucking experience and no CDL. After a lot of thinking, I decided to train him myself. Continue reading →

Posted in Advice and Opinions, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Great Stories, On The Road In Training | Tagged Advice from a CDL instructor, Becoming A CDL Instructor, CDL training, driver responsibilities, On The Road In Training, Trainer's Viewpoint, truck driver training | 3 Comments

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