In the last several years, trucking has undergone major reconstruction. When it comes to companies, most have invested in technology, not driver benefits.
As I think about it, going on sitting for almost 48 hours with no pay; it tells me that this industry is all about self and not blood, which is the drivers.
As more drivers are pumped out of company schools and 3 day training programs to become a "professional truck driver," "where you can be a paid tourist." Really??
Anyways, not going there right now. As drivers now a days, many feel beaten to the point where they don't have any fight left and the next generation of truck drivers who like and don't know the true freedom of the road. No one gives each other support. "Let the company handle it" is the attitude. For years, I have tried to get drivers to understand that we have the power; not by striking, not by boycotting, or even by means of work slow downs. The true damage can come down from being legal; run logs legal, shut down early if you have to,vknow the area for stops you are going into, parking and crime.
If you have equipment issues that could land you a ticket, get it fixed. If you get someone who says worry about it later, tell them you can't, it's a safety issue!
Drivers we have the power, we just need to agree! Don't take it from behind!
As I think about it, going on sitting for almost 48 hours with no pay; it tells me that this industry is all about self and not blood, which is the drivers.
As more drivers are pumped out of company schools and 3 day training programs to become a "professional truck driver," "where you can be a paid tourist." Really??
Anyways, not going there right now. As drivers now a days, many feel beaten to the point where they don't have any fight left and the next generation of truck drivers who like and don't know the true freedom of the road. No one gives each other support. "Let the company handle it" is the attitude. For years, I have tried to get drivers to understand that we have the power; not by striking, not by boycotting, or even by means of work slow downs. The true damage can come down from being legal; run logs legal, shut down early if you have to,vknow the area for stops you are going into, parking and crime.
If you have equipment issues that could land you a ticket, get it fixed. If you get someone who says worry about it later, tell them you can't, it's a safety issue!
Drivers we have the power, we just need to agree! Don't take it from behind!
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