As a truck driver, you have to also be careful on the highways . Knowing that you might fall asleep on a highway can be very dangerous, so organizing your time is key. Managing the sleeping cycle might be a challenge at the beginning but eventually you will know what works the best for you.
First Year as a Truck Driver is the Hardest
Once you make a choice that the truck driving career is for you, you will need to pass your CDL (commercial driver’s license) test. To emphasize, you need the test in order to qualify for the job. The CDL takes approximately one month to complete.
Once you complete your CDL you’ll be ready to start the first year as a truck driver.
Commonly it is considered to be the hardest one since it’s the year of adaptation. Dealing with new sacrifices can be very stressful, getting used to the lifestyle, overcoming the loneliness of the roads, irregular sleeping hours etc.