4 Mistakes to Avoid as a Rookie Trucker Maybe you just got your new truck from the truck dealer and you are excited about going on the road. Maybe you have just started your haulage business and cannot wait to get started. Perhaps you want to drive around your new truck before you expand your business – either way; you have to make sure that you are at the top of your game. While it is pretty insane to expect yourself to be a pro at driving a truck on the road to perfection, you can make sure that you do not run into too many problem by keeping a check on this list. Here we will guide you through the five pro-tips that you would need to swear by. Always wear non-slip boots If you are planning to constantly climb up to your place and then down, and take long drives along roads you are none too familiar with, always wear non-slip boots. These boots will make it easier for you to handle any kind of surface in any form of weather. After all, you will be wearing these boots when you are driving and you do not want your foot to slip while operating a haulage vehicle! Always remember to check your lights No matter how experienced you might be in driving, the best of us still forget to check our lights. Once in a while the lights do go out. It is important to make sure that you check your lights in a timely manner. After all, having a busted light on truck is way more
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dangerous than it is for a car. The best thing is to have a check up schedule and stick to it. Always keep yourself hydrated Besides keeping a bottle of water handy, always make sure that there is a coffee or tea for you. It is important to keep yourself hydrated throughout a long drive. Haulage especially would take a lot of time. If you have forgotten to get water or your thermos, try and make a pit stop as soon as possible. It is dangerous to get dehydrated especially when you are behind the wheel. Always plan a route for your destination Driving a truck across half the city or even the country requires meticulous planning. Do not just leave everything up to your GPS navigator. Do you research for the route, and figure out if it is a feasible way down. Plan your route in a way that it allows you to take breaks for meals and bio-breaks as well. You do not want to become ill just because you did not think things through in your new venture. Always hit the road with a hands-free set A lot of complications can arise when you are on the road. It is impossible to dial a number while you are driving if you are in a fix and cannot find a parking spot. Enable voice recognition on your phone and ensure that your emergency contacts are listed on speed dial. Also, equip your truck with a hands free kit. This way you can
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also play music while you drive your goods to their final destination. Now that you have the pro-tips, you can finally get the vehicle out that you got from your truck dealer and indulge in an alternate career altogether!
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