These are not so much based on the individual level as they are on “what is good for the overall industry”. These are traits or characteristics that might be suited for this industry, but they are not the only ones, nor are they all “a must have”.
But here below I will list some suggested traits or characteristics for professional truck drivers and what I thing is the thing that separates a professional truck drivers from just a truck driver!
Professional Truck Drivers are Always Polite
Now I know some are saying, “What are you speaking about”? Well, it is true actually most of the truckers I have met and worked with were some of the nicest people!
Actually truckers seem to be some of the best people period, not all but most. Oh sure even the best of people have good and bad days, but they were still polite.
Now this doesn’t mean they say “sir and ma’am” or always hold the door. But it does mean they treat people with respect. They tend to keep their frustrations controlled.
After all, who wants to have a 10 am appointment and not get to the dock until after 3 pm? And yet they managed to not curse and scream out loud to every leaving being on the world! How is that for patience?!
But professional drivers will have all the patience needed and they will still maintain the appropriate attitude, as best as possible.
