Choosing a Career in Trucking; Some Things to Think About

We at Safety First professional Driver Training in Fort St John, BC, have produced this video for those people considering starting a career in the Transportation/Trucking Industry. We hope the video helps you to think about a few points to consider before embarking on a career behind the wheel.
It's a great industry that we certainly stand behind, but it may not be for everyone, so watch first then consider. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions at all, we'd be glad to help!!

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[anzwertree]

What about safety? I love driving. I've always wanted to go out on the road for weeks at a time. I'm about to graduate with my associates degree. But I really don't fancy sitting behind a desk for the next 10 years paying off these student loans. I'd really like to get into trucking. My family is totally against it. They say truckers are killed all the time by psychopaths on the road with hammers. I'm sure dangerous stuff happens, but I'm also pretty sure my mom is exaggerating a little.

[safetyfirstpdt]

@anzwertree Thanks for the comment, appreciate it! Safety? although this is somewhat cliche'd, it's what an individual makes of it when it comes to driving. There will be external pressure though to put safety aside, so be dilligent, it pays off in the long run (as a new driver I'd look for a company with a good safety record before high pay (they usually go hand in hand anyway)

As far as the other dangers, a lot depends on where you are operating. (continued next post)

[safetyfirstpdt]

@anzwertree As far as other dangers though, a lot depends on what the job is, and where you operate. Yes, there is danger, but there are also far more dangerous careers that people don't think twice about. Park in safe areas if sleeping in the truck, use locks and alarms, and protect yourself as well as you can. I won't lie and tell you it's all safe, but the media can sensationalize the negative when it happens, and you never hear about the good stuff at all.

[safetyfirstpdt]

You bet it would! It's something else to think about if you were getting into trucking. There are a few things that can be done, but there are pro's and cons. In summer, If power was available (electrical) where you were parked, a small plug in A/C would be great. If there is no power, the truck itself has a really good A/C system, but the drawback to that is the truck has to be kept running, as the system works off of the motor. This uses a lot more fuel +increases carbon emmissions.

[KENWORTH8470]

@anzwertree hey man i have been a trucker for 4 years and it is the bast but if u like seing alot of stuff than u will love it and if u whan yeah its for u and no trucker are not killed all the time just some times kk g2g bye

[mlist91]

Thanks for the video, I have been looking into getting into the trucking industry and this video really helped me with my decision,

[DryDesertProductions]

good job!, wouldnt it get really hot if your sleeping in the truck in the summer?