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How to Stay Awake Driving a Semi-Truck

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Driving an 18-wheeler can be challenging, although it’s your responsibility to get the load to the customer on time, here are a few ways to stay awake while driving a semi-truck. Try to get as comfortable as possible, if you feel it getting more difficult to stay awake, turn on the Ac so that you’re cold, it can be hard to stay awake if you are in a warm environment, cold air should help you stay awake while driving. When you driver’s stop off to get fuel, you tend to stock up on food, just in case you can’t stop again, this okay. However, I would advise you not to fill your stomach. Keeping your stomach a little empty will make it much easier to stay awake. If it start to get too difficult turn up the radio, or put in a CD, listen to some loud up beat music that will keep you from falling asleep, sing aloud with it that will get you up. Another way to stay awake while driving a semi truck is to stop for a break. I know driver’s press for time in this can be hard to do. Real

Truck Driver’s- How to Fall Asleep Quickly

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Driving a truck for 11 hours a day or more 5-7 days a week can get exhausting. Although being up different times a day in different time zones can cause your body to be off balance. If you are having trouble drifting off to sleep at night or day. Here are a few quick ways you can fall asleep quickly? Following a regular sleep schedule would help with the problem. However since a trucker’s schedule is unpredictable your only choice is to take a relaxing shower! Take a cooler in the summer and a warmer one during the winter. Try to stay away from food and beverage that contain sugar and caffeine. These items interfere with sleep. Buy yourself a comfortable pillow and invest in a good bed-set “bed in the bag” from Wal-Mart or Targets works well. I know it’s a big rig! But hey you need to sleep so make your truck as comfortable as your bedroom at home. Invest in the bed in the bag, you won’t regret! Make your environment comfortable, the truck should be kept dark, quiet, and not

How to Help a New Trucker’s Wife fit into the Trucking Industry

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It’s not easy being alone all the time, if you know a women who’s husband works over the road, be considered and help her deal with her loneliness and new found change. Here are some great tips for helping a new trucker’s wife fit into the Trucking Industry. Get a basket and place some nice colored tissue paper, into the basket for padding. Into this basket, you will be placing all the items in the following steps. An interesting book to read, of your choice, this will keep her busy and her mind off being alone. On a nice stationary, or printed on nice paper, write down your contact information, home phone, or cell. Let her know that you understand how lonely it can be with her better half gone all of the time, and whenever she likes she can come over, call, or you would love to have lunch, dinner, or a workout session at the local gym. This will get her out of the house. If you both have kids, offer to have kid’s night at your home, or to take the kids out to the park one

Truck Driver- How to stay Occupied when Over the Road

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Driving a Semi-truck can be very stressful, although traveling from State to State can also be a lot of fun. To stay occupied when over the road, try these ideas below. In between stays visit the local Casino. Who knows you may win big! Catch a movie, if you have to stay over for the weekend, we all know that things happen in trucking and layovers happen all the time. If you are interested in sports, catch a Pro-Game. Visit a local ticket master and grab a ticket. Hang out at the local cultural concerts most of the time they are free and you can listen to the music while enjoying the view. Visit a local theme park or museum. Better yet a golf course! Make money by filling out surveys online, or better yet start writing articles. You can use the extra cash to pay for your fuel, or food, this way your runs will be straight profit. That’s what we do! Be Inspired!!! Warrior Chic XOXO

Truck Driver- How to Prepare your Wife for First Over -The –Road Trip

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Just the thought of stepping out into the Trucker Industry can send shivers down the spine of even the most independent wife. As a husband, you may feel helpless but you are not. There are some simple things that you can do that will make the first trip over the road easier on your wife. Take your wife to the office with you, this will give her the opportunity to get to know the staff, and take a tour of the trucking environment. You never know if she will need to call the office, this way she will have an idea who she is communicating with. Spend as much time together as you possibly can, before you are expected to leave out. This way you can spend a little alone time to talk and know what is expected of each other during your time away on the road. If you were the one balancing the monthly bills, explain to her how things were done and help her create a way that is comfortable for her to handle your expense. If your wife is in a city alone “like I am” encourage her to ge

How to be the Best Husband

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Being married can be a difficult task. Even though your intention may seem pure, you will need to learn how to show them through your action. That is what being the best husband is all about. Action! To be the best Husband, this means doing things you aren’t comfortable with. Ask your wife would she like to ride to the Home Depot with you? Yeah, it may seem boring; however it’s the thought that count. You let her know you actually like spending time with her. Don’t be afraid to be nice and show affection to her around your friends. Yeah, it may make you look like you are whipped in the “guy’s eyes.” However, she is glowing on the inside, you aren’t trying to be someone else in front of your boys while in provide you are acting like a teddy bear. The best husband, stops in listen. Give your wife the proper attention she needs and always be there to talk to her. She should be able to talk to you about any and everything. Compromise, do some of the things that she wants to do s

How to Lease a Semi Truck

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Many truck drivers lease their semi trucks. Figure the cost of fuel, tires and regular maintenance before you lease a semi truck. Check with the Better Business Bureau to make sure the dealer you are making a lease with is reputable (see Resources). Also, contact a bank or lending institution you are familiar with and trust. Consider hiring on with an established trucking company that has a lease program. There are many financial positives such as fuel and permit allowances, but the lease is void if you leave the company. Test-drive the truck you want to buy. If it is used, take it to a certified, competent mechanic to make sure there are no major mechanical issues. Contact several insurance companies to get the best rate and coverage. Make a contract arrangement to lease the semi truck on straight time or mileage basis. Find out if the bank or financial institution that owns the equipment has a buyback option after the lease expires. Be Inspired!!! Warrior Chic XOXO

How to Get Truck Driving Jobs

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If you'd like to make a career behind the wheel, then a truck driving job may be just what you're looking for. There are many truck driving jobs available, from driving smaller box trucks to large tractor trailers. Get a commercial driver's license (CDL). This designation will be required for nearly any truck driving job you pursue. Get a Class A, B or C license, according to the type and size of truck you will be driving. Decide if you want to be a local, regional or over-the-road (OTR) truck driver. You can drive a truck locally for companies such as UPS or FedEx, or get regional or OTR truck driving jobs through Roadway or other freight companies. Apply for other jobs at trucking warehouses and work your way up to driver. Take a job as a dispatcher in a warehouse and apply for driving jobs within the company as they become available. Search for truck driving jobs at any type of business that uses trucks to transport goods: retail stores, moving companies, lumb