Posted by FlyingKangaroo on August 21, 2005, at 21:17:41
In reply to Should I become a truck driver?, posted by Sebastian on August 21, 2005, at 11:21:30
If you are in the U.S.A and want to drive a truck otr (over the road)You will be regulated by the D.O.T ( dept. of transport) who will make sure that you are drug tested regulary and have a medical card that proves that you are physically qualified. Your prospective employer is required by law to conduct a 10 year background check (including criminal and previous drug tests). You will be required to file a log sheet everyday including weekends and when your on vacation. You will be fined and put out of service if the D.O.T ever catches you driving for more than 11 hours in any 24hour period. I know all about this stuff as i own a trucking company and spend most of my life on the road. I also used to work for the D.O.T.
It doesnt come with all the freedom that it used to years ago but i still prefer to spend my working days alone in my truck and getting paid to see America!
If you get lonely and bored by yourself all the time then it aint the right job for you. Truckers are in huge demand in the U.S and the money is pretty good if you put in the time.
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