6. Dealing With Freight Shippers and Receivers
Besides the long routes and the long working hours, new truck drivers have to deal with the freight shippers and the receivers. They have to do this on a daily basis. Somehow, this kind of job is made easier for the drivers with a messaging system.
The system is attached to the driver’s truck in a place where he can see the information that the system contains. This computer also has a keyboard and allows the trucking companies to track the driver’s location.
The system gives the driver information about the shipper. Thus, he knows the location from where to pick up the cargo. Once he gets to the given address, he checks with the shipping and then continues to the dock where the truck is loaded in. Nevertheless, I personally look at this more as a driver’s safety than a “controlling monitor”. Unfortunately, there may be truck accidents where the driver may need help.
Once the process starts, the driver is still on duty, but this time he is waiting for the loading to be done. Sometimes, the truck is loaded immediately, and sometimes there are hours in question for the process to be done.
