So do truckers know what they are hauling? In most cases, yes. If you are hauling consumer goods such as clothes, food, electronics and others, the shipper will list your cargo in the paperwork. It is important to know what you are transporting so you can take measures in case of high-value cargo.

What do truck drivers see in cars?

Truckers can see you at the driver seat and also the passenger side beside you. Anything placed on top of the dashboard can also be seen as well as the bonnet. The bonnet and front seats are the first places a trucker sees in your car.

Are truck drivers responsible for their loads?

Both trucking companies and truck drivers share a responsibility to make sure the load on or in their vehicles is properly secured. Legal limits on sizes and weights should determine not only what type of vehicle should be used to transport it, but the type of equipment used to carry the cargo.

Do long haul truckers own their trucks?

Owner-operators (also known as O/Os, or doublestuffs) are individuals who own the trucks they drive and can either lease their trucks by contract with a trucking company to haul freight for that company using their own trucks, or they haul loads for a number of companies and are self-employed independent contractors.

Do truckers sleep with their trucks on?

Specifically, you might have asked, do truckers sleep with their trucks on? The answer is yes, though this depends on whether the truck has an auxiliary power unit, or APU. Most trucks do not have APUs, and will require the engine to be on to keep the cab cool while sleeping.

How do truckers stay entertained?

Listening to audiobooks, podcasts and radio. Most truck drivers are listening to something on the road, both behind the wheel — as long as youre staying alert while driving — and during time off in their sleeper berth.

Who is responsible for securing loads on vehicles?

As part of the driver daily walk round check the load security should be checked as a matter of course. Even when a driver collects a pre-loaded vehicle they are responsible for making sure the load is secure.

What is a two up driver?

two-up driving arrangement means an arrangement under which 2 people share the driving of a motor vehicle so that one is driving while the other is travelling in the vehicle.

Why do truck drivers get paid so little?

Low wages. The cost of living has greatly increased but wages have not kept up with the cost of living. In fact, wages are so low with some trucking companies, that its simply no longer worth the sacrifices the drivers make for the job. Interesting to note this started with Deregulation.

What is a super trucker?

A super trucker can be an independent trucker, an owner operator or a company driver. They are often loud. No one else in the room can talk when theyre around. Hes the one that flirts with all the truck stop waitresses. They are self-centered and know pretty much everything about trucking!

Is being a trucker fun?

So in general, life on the road is a lot of fun if youre the adventurous type. The hours are long, the weather is tricky, and youre away from home a lot but its always interesting, challenging, and full of possibilities. If you prefer the safe environment of steady hours and a simple job, you wont like trucking.

What is the offence of having an insecure load?

If a load is insecure, then it follows that it is likely to involve a danger by falling from the vehicle or by causing the vehicle not to operate as it should. The offence can be committed not only by the driver but by anyone who causes or permits this, i.e. the business.

What is it called when you unload trucks?

As user73787 says, many mail-order companies these days call it a fulfillment center. A place where goods are loaded onto trucks to begin shipment, or where they are unloaded from trucks for customer pickup or local delivery, is called a terminal.