Top 10 Things About OTR Trucking That Make Me Grumpy

I understand that Top 10 lists are very popular. They may possibly be overdone, but if Letterman can get away with it, so can I.  Here are the 10 things I hate most about over the road trucking.

The Great Coffee Cup Debate

In an age of ecological consciousness this is not a new topic but it turns out to be the one uppermost on my mind lately. What kind of cup should one buy their coffee in?

First there’s the styrofoam cup. Harder to find these days, since they are deemed to be the most environmentally unfriendly. With CFC’s, damage to the ozone and the fact that they last a gazillion years in the landfill, they are the least desirable from that standpoint. But who can argue the fact that they keep your coffee hot the longest?

Tailgating, One of the Worst Driving Offences of All

As much as I’m made grumpier by drivers who have no clue how to merge, the one’s who really fill me with fear and loathing are tailgaters.  As far as I’m concerned this habit is one of the most despicable, unprofessional, and downright life threatening that any driver can fall into.

Here’s a test for my readers.  What is the guideline for gauging the appropriate distance from your vehicle to the one ahead? I’ll give the answer at the end of this post.

Choosing the Right Trucking Company to Work For

There are so many different trucking companies out there that the chances of you finding a job you enjoy driving a semi truck is very high. Yet you need to know that these companies all have different recruiting techniques that they use to entice new drivers to sign up with them. It is to your advantage to take a close look at the various trucking companies out there and see what they have to offer you. Since you won’t be comparing apples to apples you need to evaluate each one on an individual basis.

Hours of Operation for Truck Drivers

There have been various changes to the laws pertaining to the hours of service for truck drivers over the years. The most recent changes took place in April of 2007, and they were met with a great deal of controversy. The idea behind these new hours of service is to ensure all truck drivers get enough sleep and to keep the roads safe.