{"id":1032,"date":"2019-07-05T09:53:46","date_gmt":"2019-07-05T13:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=1032"},"modified":"2021-07-14T11:45:35","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T15:45:35","slug":"real-talk-for-rookie-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/real-talk-for-rookie-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Rookie Driver Tips You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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A wise trucker<\/a> once said that the first year on the road isn\u2019t about the money, it\u2019s about survival. Those who have made it past their first year on the road know just how true that statement is. Life on the road is not for the weak of heart. Regrettably, a lot of drivers fail before they get all 18 wheels spinning down the freeway.<\/p>\n

So why do so many rookie drivers fail? Perhaps it\u2019s the long hours alone with your thoughts, or maybe new drivers simply get lonely. There are plenty of things that could hinder your love for the open road. This is why we\u2019ve put together some rookie driver tips to make your rookie year is the first of many memorable years to come.<\/p>\n

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Is Driving the Right Career for You?<\/h1>\n

Before you read up on rookie driver tips, it\u2019s important to find out if driving is the right career for you. There are many benefits<\/a> of being a truck driver. From competitive pay to vacation and the opportunity to be out on the open road. Truck drivers are very special. You need to be okay with being by yourself for long stretches of time. In time, you will  to learn how to handle stressful situations well. You never know what to expect!<\/p>\n

If this sounds like you, then trucking might be for you! Now that you have decided to be a rookie driver, you may be nervous. Read our rookie driver tips to calm those nerves and get trucking!<\/p>\n

5 Rookie Driver Tips to Know<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t be distant with dispatch:<\/strong> Your dispatcher is like the holy grail of loads, and loads = miles = money. Ask your dispatcher how their day is going, or what they plan to do during the holiday weekend. Above all, work to build a genuine relationship, not solely dishing out compliments for the sake of gaining mileage.<\/p>\n

Prepare food on the road:<\/strong> On-the-road truckers are at risk for poor health due to minimal exercise. Something as simple as taking a 15-minute walk before a long drive will do wonders for your physical and mental health. Some drivers even recommend taking a crockpot on the road for healthy, homestyle meals.<\/p>\n

Never refuse a load:<\/strong> If you\u2019ve come down with pneumonia, that\u2019s one thing, but don\u2019t be quick to turn down driving opportunities. Truck drivers need to have dedication. If they refuse a load, it can show a serious lack of motivation and work ethic. Stay motivated and get excited\u2014dedication is worth it.<\/p>\n

Remember that hard work actually pays off:<\/strong> Trucking is an industry where hard work doesn\u2019t go unnoticed. When on the road, you will only get what you give. If you exude minimal effort, you\u2019ll get minimum reward. But put in extra effort and you\u2019ll be rewarded and feel valued.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t choose time over safety:<\/strong> Sure, we want to impress the first week on the job, but that can\u2019t always happen without risking anyone\u2019s personal safety. Although it\u2019s great to be early, the safety risk just isn\u2019t worth rushing. Be safe, watch out for other drivers, and enjoy the ride.<\/p>\n

It goes without saying that truck drivers are tough. It takes a lot of hard work and devotion to be successful in the industry. Just remember that if you make it through your rookie year with a good work ethic and respect for the industry, you\u2019ll soon understand the affinity for the open road. Now that you have all of the rookie driving tips you need, you can browse our list<\/a> of trucking jobs and get started!<\/p>\n

What are some additional tips for rookie drivers? Share with us in the comments below!<\/p>\n

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A wise trucker once said that the first year on the road isn\u2019t about the money, it\u2019s about survival. Those who have made it past their first year on the road know just how true that statement is. Life on the road is not for the weak of heart. Regrettably, a lot of drivers fail […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4917,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43,27,24],"tags":[251,250,252,253],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1032"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1032"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1032\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5219,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1032\/revisions\/5219"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1032"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1032"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}