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Trucker's Career Guide
Chapter 9: Surviving Your Rookie Year
The Complete Guide To A Career In Trucking
Surviving your first year on the road as a solo truck driver
Chapter 9: Surviving The First Year Of Your Trucking Career
How are rookie drivers treated, and how are they affected by their own attitude?
How do I deal with my dispatcher? Where do I turn for help on the road?
How many miles will I drive, and how often will I get home as a new driver?
Performance & Safe Driving Tips for rookie drivers
Time Management Advice for new drivers
What if I have an accident, or an incident, as a rookie driver?
Survival Tips & Tricks for new truck drivers
Essential Items To Bring On The Road
How do I deal with stress, & exercise on the road?
Will I be able to cook my own food, and eat healthy on the road?
Where will I park & sleep on the road?
What kinds of expenses will I have on the road?
What about personal hygiene on the road? When and where will I shower and use the restroom?
What do I do when the weather is really bad? Will I be forced to drive?
Will I be able to do any sight-seeing while I travel?
Trucker's technology, electronics, & what else can I do for entertainment?
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