Trucker's Guide for the Beginning Truck Driver
eBook - ePub
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Trucker's Guide for the Beginning Truck Driver

  1. 60 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Available until 23 Dec |Learn more

Trucker's Guide for the Beginning Truck Driver

About this book

This guide is for individuals looking to become a truck driver or just graduated from truck driving school. The information in this guide will go well beyond what you learn in truck driving school or from a driver trainer. The guide is not for preparation to take the CDL exams, it is for information about different trucking procedures and what you should know as a beginning truck driver.

Ā· Learn about different types of truck driving jobs and how to find the right one for you.

Ā· Learn what you should know and what to look for when searching for a truck driving job.

Ā· Learn about loading, unloading, and weight distribution procedures.

Ā· Learn the different basic procedures used at Shipping and Receiving facilities

Ā· Learn about cargo container terminals and intermodal procedures.

Ā· The information in this guide will help you to succeed as a truck driver.

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Table of contents

  1. First Thing When Starting Outā€”License, Endorsements, Certifications
  2. Finding a Driving Jobā€”Local, Regional, Long Haul
  3. Driver Managers, Dispatchers, Freight Brokers
  4. Starting Out in Your Own Company Truck Tools, Equipment, Business Expenses
  5. Loading Trailers and Weight Distributionā€”King Pins, Axles, Scales, Load Patterns
  6. Picking Up and Delivering Freightā€”Security, Shipping Clerks, Forklift Drivers, Lumpers
  7. Container Terminals and Intermodal Railroad Yardsā€”Port Authority, Container Movers, Supervisors, Container Chassis
  8. Common Problems, Quick Fixes