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What is it like to be a truck driver?

I am doing a project about railroads and trucking, so I would like to know what being a truck driver is like.

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Nadia’s Answer

Hi Waylon - my husband drives trucks for a package delivery company, and I can tell you a little bit about his experience. He has been with them for 16 years, and has to master how to load and unload the truck, how to set it up in a parked position and also how to prepare it to hit the road. There are so many gauges that mean all sorts of things - each one has to be recorded at various times in his travel. He also has to know the rules of the road for the county, state and federal regulations. His company also has many procedures to follow that other companies do not. He jokes that I'm the nerdy college kid in our relationship, but the amount of information he needs to know and the skills he has to do for his job are astounding, and not something you learn in a book. He is also the best driver I know, and he hates driving with me LOL! Because of having to be so careful driving with his job, he is very observant and defensive when driving. Hope this information helps - good luck on your project!
Thank you comment icon Thank you, Nadia! Waylon
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Hunter’s Answer

Even though I've never had the experience of being a truck driver, I did have the wonderful opportunity to drive a 24-seater bus as a tour guide. Just like in any professional driving career, you'll need to secure a commercial driver's license. Plus, you'll need to keep track of your driving hours in a log book. Thankfully, there are plenty of rules in place to ensure that truck and bus drivers have fair working hours, so you won't be overworked. It's quite common for many truck drivers to catch some sleep in their cab. All in all, it's a fantastic career choice!
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