education Starting a new job is always stressful, especially if that job is truck driving. Truckers often experience long work hours and disrespectful motorists on the road. When you’re new, the amount of pressure can feel a bit overwhelming, but we promise that it gets better the more you get used to things. Check out these four ways to prepare for your first year as a trucker.
You’ll never be able to perform your best if you don’t take care of your body. Make sure to plan ahead and think about what kinds of healthy meals you can prepare right in your cab. This way, you don’t have to spend money on fast food, which often isn’t very nutritious anyway. By starting good habits early, you’ll have a better chance of maintaining your health and well-being.
Sitting all day in a truck cab is different from many other jobs. You need to wear clothes that are comfortable. That means fabrics that breathe and wick moisture away from your skin so you don’t feel sweaty and gross. You’ll also want to wear clothes that aren’t too tight so you don’t feel constricted while sitting.
The most dangerous part of truck driving is the risk of collision. Often, other motorists are responsible for collisions with semi-trucks, but you can cut your risk by driving safely. Give yourself plenty of time to change lanes, and never drive over the speed limit just to make a delivery faster. That’s one of the most common mistakes that new truck drivers make.
Every job has frustrating parts. Maybe your coworkers are rude to you, or maybe your boss is unappreciative of your hard work. If you get mad, you might say something you shouldn’t that could get you fired, but that’s about the worst that can happen.
Truck driving is different. If you get into a road contest with a rude driver, you could end up causing a fatal accident. If you allow the stress of traffic to make you rush decisions, the same thing could happen. Basically, there are bigger consequences for truckers who can’t keep calm, so start practicing patience now.
We hope these ways to prepare for your first year as a trucker are helpful. Remember that you can always be too safe on the road, but you can only be too reckless once.
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