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Truck driving is physically and mentally exhausting; it’s challenging and emotionally draining, and yet truck drivers love their job – the pros definitely outweigh the cons here. Driving 500 miles per day at an average of 2500 miles a week and anything between 120,000- 150,000 miles annually is mind-boggling to say the least, but these over-the-road or OTR drivers give service with a smile.
So what is it that makes them love their job? For starters, they don’t need extra qualifications, get paid to see different cities and states of the country and best of all perhaps can provide a good life for their families. Of course, you pay for it by being away from friends and family, being out of touch with their daily lives, but that is something that they learn to take in their stride. They love their job and are mentally strong enough to put up with the solitude while on the road.
Legally, truckers can drive 11 hours in a 14 hour period during a 24 hour day and after 70 hours of driving, they have to take a compulsory 34-hour reset. This way they can combat the fatigue, remain more alert and drive safely. There are truck shops with showers, dining areas and some are even equipped with social media and wireless Internet. More often than not, truckers use these facilities to connect with families and friends and remain in contact with the world.
The wonderful thing about these truck shops is that they remain open throughout the day and night, throughout the week. Truckers use their time off to park, shower, satiate their appetites, have a quick gossip with waitresses or other drivers and then rush off to get their beauty sleep. And if it’s a Home truck stop, then truckers have to check messages, get the information they need for the next stop, scan their latest loads and attend to a hundred odd things before they manage to get a bite.
It’s all very trying and tiring; that’s why modern trucks are designed not only ergonomically but also bearing in mind that truckers literally have to live in that confined space for weeks together, remaining alert and focused for long periods of time.
Companies – at least the good trucking ones, ensure that the equipment is always in good shape and that the trucks themselves are always in good condition. Although this does go a long way in adding to the comfort of truckers, there’s nothing like a truck shop to revive their drooping spirits.
There’s no better way to see the country than by driving through the suburbs, through the countryside and cities and getting a bird’s eye view of how people live in the different regions of the country. Sometimes, truckers drive through more than 20 states in a single month and claim to receive “one of the best crash-course educations on daily life around the U.S.”
There’s no lack of variety entertainment or excitement for truckers but the fact remains that theirs’ is a life of relentless solitude and isolation from families. The ones who overcome these, succeed, enhance their learning curve and become more confident.
The truckers’ road may be fraught with challenges but it’s an ideal job for those who love driving, getting around the country, seeing life in its many avatars, and best of all getting paid to do so.
Gene SmithOperations ManagerLoadWatcher.com allows our entire team the ability to locate any carrier from one dashboard.
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