Tag Archives: driver responsibilities

A Look Inside Trucking Part I

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Rhonda

Once you enter trucking, there is a lot that you get to experience. So many “interesting” things come your way. Many things you don’t give much thought to until it is brought to your attention thru company training, newsletters put out by employers, the trucking magazines, and over the Qualcomm – the truck’s messaging computer. Continue reading →

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Another Night Of Driving And A Very Close Call

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Rhonda

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. Continue reading →

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My 33rd Anniversary In Transportation

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Rhonda

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. Continue reading →

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Advice For Couples Regarding Truck Driving

Posted on November 19, 2009 by rbradyjohnsen

The reason I’m sharing our personal experiences with this is to help people understand the truly tension-packed environment at truck driving school, and how it may affect your spouse. Everyone’s marriage is different, so everyone’s experience will be unique, but there will be common issues for sure. And things will pop up that you never even considered. I’m being completely, 100% honest here, because I don’t think glossing over the tough stuff would be very helpful! Continue reading →

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Advice For Truck Driving School Students

Posted on November 17, 2009 by rbradyjohnsen

This is a summary of what I’ve learned from many experienced truckers on TruckingTruth, plus the perspective I’ve gained as my husband went through the classroom training during August-September, 2009.
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Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Posted on November 11, 2009 by TruckerMike

Last week was National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. It certainly was nice to feel appreciated for a week. The list of sacrifices that drivers make can go on and on for days. Most of the sacrifices can’t be explained in words, they simply have to be experienced to truly be understood. Continue reading →

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My Overweight Ticket

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Rhonda

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? Continue reading →

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Regulation and Scrutiny Of Truck Drivers Increasing Steadily

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Brett Aquila

The number of Federal Rules and Regulations for truck drivers and trucking companies has continuously increased over the years, along with stricter enforcement both on and off the highways. A recent announcement by the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration shows that there will be even greater scrutiny just around the corner. Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Face Difficult Driving Challenges In Trucking

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Rhonda

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. Continue reading →

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Randy’s Truck Driving School – Day 5

Posted on October 23, 2009 by rbradyjohnsen

Oh, I can’t believe my husband’s been gone less than a week, it feels like a month! Usually time goes by so quickly but now it’s just dragging, even though I’ve been ridiculously busy. His CDL training has been fast-paced and tough. Continue reading →

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Crazy Bus Ride to Truck Driving School

Posted on October 19, 2009 by rbradyjohnsen

I am writing this for anyone who, like I was, is wondering what it may be like to ride a Greyhound Bus to Truck Driving School. My first piece of advice would be to try to spend that last time that you have together relaxing and enjoying it. Continue reading →

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New Truck Drivers: Beware of Rocking The Boat

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Brett Aquila

Recently I heard a story of a truck driving student who was on the road with a trainer and discovered that the trainer was smoking pot in the truck while the student was driving. How did the student handle this? Did it backfire on him? There are some things that everyone needs to understand about the realities of life in the trucking industry. Continue reading →

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I Want Out Of Trucking As A Driver

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Rhonda

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. Continue reading →

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My Recent Trucking Adventures – Quite A Challenge

Posted on October 6, 2009 by TruckerMike

Sometimes trips go very smoothly, and other times trips are incredibly challenging, like the one I just had. This is the reality of truck driving. Are you up for the challenge? Continue reading →

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Trucking Safety: What Exactly Is The Golden Rule?

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Brett Aquila

If you ask drivers what the golden rule of safety is, you’ll get a lot of different answers – and all of them are likely to be important. But let’s boil this topic down to it’s most simplest form – the one golden rule of trucking…. Continue reading →

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