{"id":353,"date":"2022-08-08T11:36:31","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T11:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ez2290.com\/?p=353"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:06:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:06:38","slug":"useful-tips-for-new-truckers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ez2290.com\/blog\/useful-tips-for-new-truckers\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Useful Tips For New Truckers Starting In 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

New to the trucking life? Here are some useful tips that will come in handy when you\u2019re on the job<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you\u2019re new to trucking, or undertaking training to be certified as a qualified commercial motor vehicle driver, then this read is for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Truck driving is a relatively easy job.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

However, it\u2019s a lot of hard work and sacrifice. You will be required to spend time away from your loved ones for a long time. Some loading assignments require you to stay on the road for weeks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The job requires your 100% focus and attention, all day, for most days of the year (excluding paid time off and holidays).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But of course, the job also comes with its perks. The pay is really good, and you can eventually gain enough experience to start your own trucking business. Alternatively, you will be recommended by contractors and companies in accordance with your performance, giving you a long and fruitful career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

While every job comes with its own pros and cons, the cons of this job should be considered carefully.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The following tips will help you find the answers you\u2019re looking for, as you navigate through this new chapter of your life as a new truck driver.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Your training is not customary. It\u2019s useful in real life<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It\u2019s important to pay attention in your CDL training<\/a>. The methods and mechanisms you learn in your training will be useful in real-life situations. Even the troubleshooting and vehicle fix workshops are necessary to help you get familiar with the vehicle and the job.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Be prepared to drive for 10-11 hours a day<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

From a layman\u2019s perspective, truck driving might seem like a dream. The long drives across picturesque landscapes, traveling from one state to another, and exploring different kinds of local cuisine may all seem appealing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But here\u2019s what you need to remember.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Driving alone for 10-11 hours a day will tire you out. It even gets boring after the first few trips because you\u2019re on your own in the middle of nowhere with nothing to support you but your truck.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A study even shows that truck drivers are more prone to stress<\/a> and anxiety<\/a> due to a variety of reasons, including work and the distance away from home and family.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Be flexible & patient<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You will be required to travel interstate and even across borders for some loading orders. The IRP trip permits<\/a> are testimony to that.\u00a0 You have to be open to driving for days, and you\u2019ll need to budget your trips accordingly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You will have to stay at remote motels, or no motels at all (if you can\u2019t find parking for your truck), and just function with a few essential items for an entire trip.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A typical day for a truck driver looks something like this.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n