¿Do you really know the person you are voluntarily giving one of your most valuable possessions, your vehicle, and on top of that, you pay him to take it away? We are talking about the truck driver, that stranger you trust your vehicle with, responsible for transporting it safely, scratchless, and on time from point A to point B. Here we will help you understand why you should trust our drivers when shipping your vehicle:
TRUCK DRIVERS ARE PROFESSIONALS
First of all, they are professionals with CDL (Commercial Driver´s License) class A and B, highly trained in driving techniques, truck maintenance, traffic and safety regulations, accident prevention, with unique technical skills, physical abilities, and a wide scope of knowledge to operate, drive, load, unload and maintain in proper mechanical conditions their large trailers and cargo.
THEY FOLLOW RULES
There are rules that apply specifically to long-haul truck drivers: duty limits at all times (Federal hours-of-service regulations), which prevent fatigued conductors on the public roadways. Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards to reduce GHG emissions and improve vehicle fuel efficiency. They face daily truck inspections and are also under the supervision and control of several agencies of the federal government such as the Department of Transportation (DOT), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, among others.
KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD
Truck drivers are the lifeblood of our economy and keep the country moving. They play an essential and crucial role across America´s highway. It takes commitment and dedication to work up to 70 hours over an eight-day period. Most drivers are expected to cover 125,000 miles per annum, which means about 2,500 miles a week or 500 miles a day, an average of 250 days on the road. Most of them are seasoned drivers with many years of experience.
A LIFE OF SACRIFICE
A truck driver’s life is a challenging and solitary life, always striving to meet delivery deadlines, dealing with traffic, weather, and road conditions, living away from home most of the time, and spending long solo hours in an 8´ x 8´ space, just a few cons of this job. They also face health issues: traveling can be hard on their bodies and mind; some of them suffer from depression, loneliness, and feeling of separation. Physically, they face serious consequences of sitting for long periods of time like obesity and poor circulation.
DEVOTED TO THEIR JOB
Despite it is a dangerous profession, and the sacrifice it represents in terms of family and relationships, truck drivers really love what they do. It is more a lifestyle than a job. They are free spirits who enjoy the freedom to be themselves and the opportunity to travel across the country. They get to choose their own schedules, independence, and flexibility you cannot find work in an office.
FAMOUS TRUCK DRIVERS
Maybe you don’t know, but there are some celebrities who used to work as truck drivers: Elvis Presley, Viggo Mortensen, Liam Neeson, James Cameron, Rock Hudson, Chevy Chase, Charles Bronson.
Maybe you´ll get to meet a future movie star when you book with us. Call one of our agents to get a free quote for your vehicle transport 877 957 4878.
