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First Yes Expect as a New Truck Driver

A new truck driver endures the most challenging part of his entire career, in their first year. Just a few things the new trucker ought to be aware of, so you know what to expect in your first year.

The pay is often lower than a more experienced driver, the loads dispatched to new drivers aren't usually premium loads, new drivers are often kept out on the road for very long periods of time, and sometimes trucking companies take advantage of new drivers.

This first year may be somewhat stressful but it is necessary to get in hours behind the wheel and get experience to add to your resume.
Trucking companies like to hire drivers with experience, so you may not have much choice when it comes to your very first job in the trucking industry.

After the first year, things should start to get better..... the driver will usually travel with his own company truck, and not as a team member/driver trainer, so become more independent. The loads will be better and things will fall into place.
If you love to drive, hang in there... it'll be worth it in the long run.



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Comment 01:
New drivers , I've been driving 17 years and I am still learning. He's exactly right . Be patient and courteous. Backing for example ,well we all been there . Heck there are days I can blind side in on one shot and there are days I couldn't straight line back to save my life.. Lol.. If you get frustrated just step away and cool down . And remember the cars that share the road . Keep in mind that's somebody's mom or sister or dad in that car. Don't let your emotions dictate your driving . And don't get overconfident. When you think you have all figured out that's when your gonna f### up and tear something up or worse Never let your guard down

Comment 02: 

My son started driving Solo about 6months ago he absolutely loves it.He's learned a lot of good info from other drivers. He said that they are by far the BEST. TEACHERS.He plans his trips ahead so he not stuck in some scary space to park at nite. He's averaging 3000 mile a week.and he knows he's not going to be making the big bucks for awhile but he's single and no comments so it's perfect for him.And I don't think he's had to many UGLY LOADS.He hates the short runs most of all.But he LOVES THE JOB and glad he got into it.His dispatcher wants him to become a training instuctor.The company is really impressed with the job he's doing in such a short time.He got a notice last nite that his ITA is at 88% .Oh before this he spent 10 years in roofing construction .making PEANUTS for pay. Comment 03: 

I drove for 32 years. Now retired. After a few years I realized that sometimes YOU HAVE TO SAY NO. There is no load worth mine or any one else's life. According to any dispatcher....the load is hot....and has to be there. And you get there and wait for hours to get unloaded. Back in the crazy days....I would leave home on Saturday night and get back Friday night. During the whole week I might have gotten 10 hours sleep. Running 3 log books, and dodging scales. Today is different. Never let that dispatcher force you into an unsafe situation. Because, when you screw up, the dispatcher will deny everything. Be cool And be safe. They call me Payback on the radio. Peace.

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