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Originally Posted by pgc hunter
Hey all, I'm thinking of driving trucks, either as a multi-drop delivery or supermarket semi driver eventually, I hear they get pretty sweet pay. The more I think about, the more it appeals to me... i.e. driving around in your climate-controlled cab, listening to the radio, as opposed to an office with people everywhere and your boss constantly looking over your shoulders. The thought of being outdoors and not being in one place, with no other people and physical presence of the boss and I enjoy driving, it just sounds like something that is suited to me.
Has anyone here ever driven trucks, as a delivery multi-drop driver, supermarket semi driver or long distance? What are your experiences and how did you find it?
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Are you complete mad
It sounds sweet, but you haven't mentioned that driving a truck actually means driving on the roads, putting up with idiots all day long, waiting in traffic, etc It can be very frustrating when cars pull in front of you and leave no room to stop, etc. etc.
They get good pay for a good reason, driving in traffic, often trying to get into difficult places, waiting around to be loaded and unloaded and often having to do that loading and unloading manually yourself. You don't necessarily sit in an air-conditioned cab all day. Getting in and out of an air conditioned cab all day long isn't much fun, particularly on very hot or cold days. You are constantly trying to maintain schedules, so doesn't mean your boss isn't looking over your shoulder. Often trucks have satellite tracking, so they know where you are and if you are being efficient etc.
Driving around a city isn't that much fun, but long distance driving is quite good, that is if you like driving long distance. Fatigue is a big issue in driving trucks, as you are always pushing time.
However, having said all that, it is a job, and one that can pay great wages, but you would certainly need the right temperament for it though.
I used to drive trucks in the country when I was younger and did enjoy it, but not sure if I would want to do it in the city.
But hey, give it a go; you won't know until you try it.
Cheers Pete