The truck driving industry remains a male dominated field, but the amount of female truck driver is on the rise . This is often due to the necessity of companies to diversify their hiring practices and also because there's a shortage of truck drivers. Driving The most important thing to become a female truck driver is to have good driving abilities. Being an honest , safe driver are crucial for being a successful trucker Safety Your job is also to keep your load and self safe . Females especially have to take care of their safety when driving alone. Here are some guidelines that you simply should practice. These safety guidelines are for both men and ladies , and also for drivers generally . 1- Never drive without your ID with you.2- Never
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Trucking Movies You Should See If You Love Trucks
Which trucking movies do you prefer most? Even though trucking movies feature trucks and portray truckers, most of them don’t represent the professionalism trucking companies expect from truckers and owner operators nowadays. They often portray truck drivers as modern day cowboys. Anyways the of all fictional/drama movies are made to thrill us and comedies to show us the humor of everyday life. Still, for good or bad they can affect the public perception of trucking; it’s language, history and culture. We made a list with some popular trucking movies featuring trucks and trucking industry. Big Rig – 2007 This is in fact a documentary film directed by Doug Pray. It offers a modern approach of trucking industry. To make it all happen,
Features of Peterbilt 579 Ultraloft Model
Introducing the Model Peterbilt 579 UltraLoft with an integral cab-sleeper design.The UltraLoft takes the already superior Model 579 to a next level of driver comfort and performance. The unique bold exterior features a sculpted roofline optimized to attain a smooth airflow round the vehicle. This truck also features a new standard shade with integrated marker lights also extenders and closeouts to improve 2% of aerodynamic efficiency. Brand-new sleeper, very big tilting upper windows allow more natural light inside the cabin. Full-height doors provide quick access to the baggage compartment. Now Peterbilt offers the most fuel-efficient, aerodynamic with the addition of the Peterbilt 579 UltraLoft. The Peterbilt 579 UltraLoft offers a great driving, living and working environment. The interior is made from from
Bad Habits Truckers Have While on Road-
Truckers are constantly on the road, working long hours keeping our economy on the move. They travel long distances on busy roads, dangerous roads, during heat or cold. But their effort isn’t always recognized, and sometimes they are blamed for accidents that wasn’t their fault in the first place. But we all know that there are some bad habits that some of us make with or without paying attention. Some of these bad habits are: Not wearing seatbelts: getting drivers to buckle up is the biggest challenge. Drivers are kind of suspitious about wearing a seatbelt because of the myth that it will kill you and not save your life as it should be. What they don’t realise is that 9 out of
Which Should I Choose? Peterbilt or Kenworth?
The ‘which one is better’ debate between Peterbilt or Kenworth trucks is very old. Buying a truck is a great investment in a truckers life, so you bet a person will want to argue his decision making. There are many factors to think about and compare, but first let's start with some history: In the US , the greatest authorized brands for the heavy truck industry are Kenworth and Peterbilt. They're both manufactured by PACCAR, an American based company consisting of a dealer network of over 1,800 locations in 100 countries or more. Even though Freightliner Trucks and Volvo sell more trucks annually, Petes and Kenworths are generally considered as the foremost desirable big rigs. Peterbilts are referred to as the "Harley
Truckers Smoking Habits And How To Quit
It's not uncommon for truckers smoking while driving. In fact, many studies have shown that almost 50 percent of all truckers smoke. First and most important step for truckers to living a healthy life is helping them quit smoking . Below are some reasons to quit smoking and a few ways to start the method for you or your beloved one. Unfortunately, smoking, poor eating habits, and lack of exercise complicates health issues for drivers. Many employers have noticed the consequences smoking has on their drivers. It causes more deaths that drinking alcohol, car accidents, suicide, and illegal drugs combined. It also costs quite $75 billion annually in health-related costs. To help their employees quit smoking, many companies are offering them an opportunity as a part of their benefits package. Counseling