Everything You Will Ever Need to Know to Start Driving a Big Truck Or How I Became a Professional TouristHave you ever thought about driving a big truck? Have you ever even just wondered what really goes on in the world of eighteen wheelers? Can you be a trucker? It looks interesting, but it must be complicated. How could anyone even begin to maneuver one of those huge monstrosities? Trust me, you can do this! Not only is it possible for almost anyone to successfully navigate into the world of transportation, but you will be helping out a necessary part of the economy and one that is constantly and even desperately in search of drivers. There is no unemployment for a big rig driver. Let me show you how to do it all! Everything you will ever need to know is right here in these pages including how to find some of the most incredible jobs, and many things that you are not supposed to know about. And there are MANY things you are not supposed to know about. So jump on it and learn what it takes to get paid to do what others are willing to pay for the privilege of doing. With me as your tour guide you will be able to get out & see the sights, be on a permanent vacation, & you will learn just what it takes to become happily involved as a "Professional Tourist." |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Company Selection Proper Driver Training | 18 |
Learning How to Drive Or I Want to Kill My Trainer | 32 |
Photos | 46 |
Log Books Weigh Stations | 64 |
CBs Cell Phones Qualcoms Communications | 77 |
Off The Road | 95 |
Odds And Ends | 117 |
DAC Reports Protecting Your CDL | 131 |
Dont Let Them Cheat You They Will Try | 146 |
Photos | 160 |
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