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In this article, we explore some of the challenges that arise when starting your truck driving career, and offer some tips on how to make sure you're doing everything you can to keep your responsibilities on track!
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TheFreedomofTrucking:Blessing or aCurse? The freedom and flexibility that come with being a truck driverare some of the most coveted aspects ofthejob.Butwithoutexperience, it canbe extremelydifficultfornew driversto learn howtomanage their timeandduties. Inthisarticle,weexploresomeofthechallengesthatarisewhenstartingyourtruck drivingcareer,andoffer sometipsonhowtomake sure you’redoingeverythingyou canto keepyourresponsibilitiesontrack! HavingTheProperMindset Ifyou’re seriousaboutbeinga successfultrucker,it’s importanttohavetheproper mindset. Beingableto manage your timeefficiently and prioritize appointmentsisvital.Youwillalso need to manage finances, which means having a good handle on how much money you make and if any spending habits need adjusting. Finally, it’s crucial for truckers to stay healthybecause beingontheroadfor longstretchescantakea tollon mentaland physical health. HaveaClear Plan As a truck driver, you have to plan ahead. You need to know where you are going, how long itwilltake,andwhatyouwant toaccomplishduring yourtrip.Thismeans havingyour route
plannedoutin advanceand knowingtheparticulars ofeach stopalongtheway.Italso means having a planfor whenthings don’tgo as expected (and theyalways do).You need to be able to adjust quickly if any of these factors change due to weather, traffic, or other unexpectedcircumstances. DevelopStrong Relationships Asa trucker,you’ll spend a lotoftimewith otherdrivers. Thiscan be goodfor productivity and camaraderie,butit’salso anopportunitytolearnfrom thosewho aremore experienced. The same goes for customers: the more you know about them, the better your service will be,and the more they’llappreciateyou(andcomeback). GreatCommunicationisVital Proactive communication is an essential part of being a good truck driver. It’s important to keepyour driver leader(dispatch) informedofprogressor delaysyou’reexperiencing. Verbalcommunicationis important,but itcan’tbetheonlywayyoucommunicate withyour dispatch team.Werecommendusingthecompany-issuedelectronic devicetodocument communication so thatyouhave a record to refer to in case thereare anyquestionslater on. Time ManagementCanBeDaunting Asa trucker,time managementisimperative.You mustcreate aplanandstick toit.This hingeson howwellyou performyourtruckdrivingjob.The mostimportantthingto remember when making your schedule is that you must arrive on time for all stops. You should also include an extra 15 minutes in case of traffic or unforeseen delays that could throwoff yourentire day. TruckerBurnoutis aRealProblem,EspeciallyforNewDrivers Trucking can be a tough job, and it’s understandable that new drivers may experience some burnout.Burnoutisa conditionwhereyoufeelexhausted,burned out,or boredwithyour work.It’simportantto payclose attentiontothesigns oftruckerburnoutso that you can find waysto combatitbefore itbecomesa serious problem for yourhealth and well-being. DrivewithWarriorLogistics
At Warrior Logistics, our highest priority is our team. We provide a superior environment for each of our Warriors to thrive, and that means making sure they feel supported and valued in their roles. While the open road may not be for everyone, it’s a lucrative and fulfilling careerthatallowsyouthe freedom mostother jobs do not.Apply todaytoone of the besttruckdriving companies in the industry!
