Life As A Truck Driver Work Related Myths
Often people get a notion in their head about what a job or career is like. Sometimes we are not too wrong, other times we are way off the reality.
Life as a truck driver has both ups and downs, but overall it is a good career choice. However, there are a few preconceived notions and I think I should clear the air a bit. People thing that life as a truck driver is:
1. So easy anyone can do it!
Well, no not really, ask any truck driver! Driving a semi or with other words class 8 trucks is nothing like operating a car. Then, when you add other drivers’ participants, shifting loads, and/or changing weather and conditions, it can get pretty tough.
That doesn’t include having to learning new software, government regulations, trucking rules and more. Then there’s the driving training/ truck driving school and other requirements. Honestly, not everyone is cut out for it!
2. No point in having a family
This one just continues to linger. There are a few who still might debate this, but the truth is: sure you can, and many drivers do! There was a time when a driver would head out on the open road and be gone for weeks at a time.
