The Dangers of being a Truck Driver

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Published on June 14, 2022 2:42:07 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-mogcnAV_E

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When you take on the career of Commercial Driver, especially Class A and are going Over the Road regularly, from state to state you will sometimes see a severe change in the weather around you. Everything might have been completely fine and normal conditions for hours, and then without warning, you are suddenly surrounded and getting battered by a "freak" change in that areas weather, as in the video here.

DO NOT take on every storm as if they're all the same, slow your speed, assess the vehicles drivability on the roadway you are currently navigating and if there are ANY signs of danger or any equipment issues that in a normal, dry, clear environment, you were able to continue operations, no problem, but now pose a severe threat to life and limb because of the weather?? Do yourself and others around you a favor, and don't try to be a hero. Pull over and let the weather calm down before returning to duty.

I know the pressures of load delivery times and the potential for ridiculous penalties for arriving late, even though there are hazardous conditions exceptions usually.. not always, but, ask yourself this when it comes to YOUR life and career on the line as your making the decision to take on mother nature if she happens to suddenly appear during your run....

Would they, (yourself included) rather the load get there a little late?? or not at all??