{"id":4438,"date":"2020-01-13T14:40:21","date_gmt":"2020-01-13T19:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=4438"},"modified":"2020-01-13T14:40:21","modified_gmt":"2020-01-13T19:40:21","slug":"reads-for-the-road-truck-driver-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/reads-for-the-road-truck-driver-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Reads For the Road | Truck Driver Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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I like to consider myself a bit of a bibliophile. No, that isn\u2019t some strange disorder or phobia, it just means I really like to read books. We\u2019ve talked about the variety of hobbies you can have on the road<\/a>. Whether it\u2019s YouTubing, exercising, or listening to podcasts, there are plenty of things you can do in your free time. However, I want to talk about my personal favorite, reading. There\u2019s nothing like settling down with a good book and getting lost within the pages. The time seems to fly by as you find a sense of relaxation and calmness while you read. It doesn\u2019t even have to be a great fantasy epic or horror novel, I truly believe there\u2019s a book out there for everyone. Below we\u2019re going to take a look at some of the best truck driver books you should consider reading.<\/p>\n

Truck Driver Books<\/h2>\n

The Road Atlas<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s start with something a little unconventional. This blog isn\u2019t going to just go over some fiction novels that we\u2019d think you would like. We want to find books that are not only entertaining but helpful as well. This is why we\u2019re kicking things off with the traditional road atlas<\/a>. You\u2019re probably thinking, \u201cI\u2019ve got my GPS device, why in the hell would I need a road map?\u201d Well, the Atlas you might remember from the past has gotten a major upgrade. It\u2019s not just a book of maps anymore. In fact, the current versions of an Atlas offer travel tips, points of interest, and a variety of other helpful teams. Whatever place you\u2019re driving through, you\u2019ll be able to learn about the area so you can enjoy it as much as you can.<\/p>\n

Training Manuals<\/h3>\n

When you sign on with a trucking company, most likely they\u2019re going to provide a training manual for you to read through. While many might find this boring, it\u2019s actually a great way to spend the time. If you know your company\u2019s policies inside and out, this is going to reduce the chance that you make a mistake. We also encourage new drivers to grab a more basic manual like the e-book So You Want to Be a Truck Driver<\/a> <\/em>which gives a broad overview of what it takes to become a truck driver. These certainly aren\u2019t the flashiest pieces of literature, but they\u2019re practical and great for new drivers as well as any truckers who want to brush up on standard procedures and practices.<\/p>\n

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True Tales<\/h3>\n

Maybe you\u2019re looking for something more relatable, something that really highlights the trucker lifestyle. After all, truckers are a pretty close-knit bunch. This is why we suggest picking up a trucker memoir or a collection of true stories. Dive into one of these books and you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re shooting the breeze with a seasoned trucker at a truck stop. We suggest taking a look at a book like On Thin Ice: Breakdowns, Whiteouts, and Survival on the World\u2019s Deadliest Roads<\/em><\/a>. Read about one trucker\u2019s journey as he tackles some of the most treacherous roads in the world. The ice roads in Alaska have claimed many lives. During freezing season these truckers race across the frozen sea in order to make their deliveries. The potential for ice melt and slippery conditions make this arguably the most dangerous trucking gig in the world. This is just one of the many books that will put you right in the cab with a trucker as you read.<\/p>\n

Whatever You Want<\/h3>\n

When it comes to truck driver books, our final suggestion is to read whatever the heck you want! Whether it\u2019s an epic fantasy tale filled with dragons and other beasts, or a detailed history book covering the Civil War, these are just a few different reading options. Whatever you\u2019re into, there\u2019s most likely a book out there for you. So, it\u2019s time to kick back, relax, and crack open a book. These truck driver books aren\u2019t going to read themselves.<\/p>\n

What are some of your favorite truck driver books? Comment them below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I like to consider myself a bit of a bibliophile. No, that isn\u2019t some strange disorder or phobia, it just means I really like to read books. We\u2019ve talked about the variety of hobbies you can have on the road. Whether it\u2019s YouTubing, exercising, or listening to podcasts, there are plenty of things you can […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4439,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43,27],"tags":[993,992,995,994],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4438"}],"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=4438"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4438\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4441,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4438\/revisions\/4441"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4439"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4438"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}