Single truck drivers

The most common task of delivering cargo from point A to point B fall on the shoulders of single truck drivers. The profession of a trucker consists of regular journeys and overcoming thousands of miles less than in a week. Companies are unprofitable to hire two drivers for one flight. This increases the cost of transporting the goods. Transport companies have gone mad on the basis of the economy, and two divers don’s work together anymore. Almost all go single and without a mate. Although it is cheaper but more dangerous and boring. At the same time, the drivers' wages have not been raised since the pre-crisis times.

How single truck drivers actually work

The beginner must first drive with a partner to gain experience. Transport companies are ready to offer a minimum payment during such training or at all prefer not to pay money. Despite this, it is worth sacrificing some earnings in order to learn as many subtleties as possible from the experienced colleagues.

So you will learn about the rules of work-rest mode, and about the loads on the axle, and how to correctly arrange the pallets and fasten them with straps. Telling the truth, do not listen to everyone, as everyone has their own vision, but most of the truck drivers are a wise people. If you do not know something, ask and a normal colleague will always prompt and help.

Problems of single trips

There are two biggest problems for single truck drivers. The first one concerns your personal safety. When you are traveling together, you have more chances to protect yourself from highway robbers who can encroach on the cargo. The second one is the difficulty of sticking to the regime of rest and work. When you have a schedule, you shall not linger for a long time, but you must manage to sleep and rest at the same time. There are tips that help not fall asleep on the road and not break the deadline.

If you were traveling together, these problems would have gone to the background, and you could have traveled without stopping until ran out of fuel. Alas, modern realities force transport companies to save, so be prepared for disciplined single work.

While you are traveling with a partner, you should learn how to correctly turn and park. Driving such a large vehicle requires a high level of concentration when turning right and left, backing and parking. It is also important to take the training course in the correct maneuvering and parking of the truck that you are going to drive.

Do not overtake if you do not see enough locality. Never do overtake if there is not enough space for overtaking, and the road is new for you. Consider the length of the truck and semitrailer. Never forget to look through the mirrors. Consider the mistakes of other drivers and potential changes in the situation on the road. Choose the speed depending on the quality of the road surface and weather conditions. Learn how to brake properly. Single truck drivers must master these skills before the real job.