Download or read book Truckin Life Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Truckin Life Hand written by and published by . This book was released on 1982* with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book This Truckin Life written by Laurie Driver and published by . This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a set of reflections and recollections of a driver's 40 plus years in the hard and unforgiving world of the haulage and transport industry. It delves into the methods resorted to, in order to survive and make ends meet for him and his family, in a world where the driver is considered the lowest of the low. There is both humour and pathos and some love and some violence. There are tales of underhand dealings, fiddles and thievery. It tells of times when truck driving was a man's world. Hard relentless toil, long, unsocial hours when there was no power steering and all gearboxes were constant mesh. When roping and sheeting was the norm. When trucking wasn't just a job. It was a way of life
Download or read book Trucking Life written by Todd McCann and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trucking Life was written for anyone interested in the world of trucking, whether you simply have a passing interest or you are someone who is considering truck driving as a career. There is a link to a free audiobook version included. The book is over 200 printed pages.The author, who has been a trucker since 1997, describes the trucking lifestyle through the use of stories and a really pathetic attempt at humor. The goal is to keep you amused while you're learning instead of boring you like your 7th grade History teacher did.Many of these stories include his wife of over 20 years and co-driver for 9, whom he lovingly refers to as The Evil Overlord. And yes, she knows and approves of that nickname, so what's that tell you?Topics included in Trucking Life are:How much money can you make?Who makes a good trucker?What's it like to drive a big rig?Can you be away from home?How will you handle downtime on the road?How does your home time work?Can you handle the long driving hours?What's it like to sleep in the truck?What about health issues?What about personal hygiene?How are women truckers treated?What are the job qualifications?Will I have job security?These are just some of the questions that will be answered for you. If you read about all these things and decide truck driving may work for you, you'll need to know the process of becoming a truck driver, so it also covers:Choosing and attending a driving schoolFinding a great jobGoing to orientation classHitting the road with a trainerA day in the life of a trucker
Download or read book Truckin Life written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Essential New Truckers Handbook written by Malcolm Green and published by Choir Press. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative, up-to-date guide to truck and coach driving in the UK and Europe will provide you with all the information you need to be successful in this industry. Whether you are just starting out in your career, or a seasoned veteran of the open road, you will find this interesting and accessible guide provides everything you need to know. Including: An overview of the technology you will be expected to use day to day. A clear, uncomplicated review of the ever-changing rules and regulations that you are expected to abide by. Step by step guides to coupling, vehicle checks and loading and unloading, as well as using digicards and digital tachographs. An outline of the different types of trucks, gearboxes, loading equipment and optional technology available. Pre-employment examination test paper and answers plus useful, multi-scenario first aid advice.
Download or read book Roll Your Own written by Jodi Pallidini and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lf you've ever dreamed of breaking loose across North America in your own bus, truck, camper, or van, here is an illustrated handbook that tells you: how to find, buy, renovate and live in your vehicle, with designs for every conceivable need and lifestyle; how to license, insure, and service your bus, truck or van; storage space and how to build it; refrigeration, sanitation, and water supply; lighting, electricity, windows; traveling with babies, small children, and pets; food, kitchens, cooking; obtaining supplies on the road; survival necessities: lists of tools, reference books, medicines; financing your trip-without being tied down to a iob; traveling in Mexico and Canada; and caravaning. The obscure byways and well-travelled highways, beautiful mountains and wide open spaces of an entire continent are waiting for you. Now's the time to hit the road.--From publisher description.
Download or read book Straight Truck Driver Handbook written by Alice Adams and published by Delmar Pub. This book was released on 1999-11-04 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Straight Truck Driver Handbook/Workbook and ancillaries provide a comprehensive, turn-key curriculum for preparing younger students for a career in the trucking industry. Trucks are the major mode of transporting goods in a constantly growing US economy and as a result, there is an ever-growing shortage of qualified truck drivers. On any given day of the week, the 1.4 million truck fleets in the US suffer from a shortage of 300,000 drivers and these companies are anxious to find good, qualified drivers to deliver their goods. This book not only prepares new drivers to fulfill these positions successfully, but the book and its ancillaries represent the first such curriculum of its nature offered in the US and Canada.Trainer Supplements available for this title include:Instructor's ManualTransparency Overhead MastersCall 800-998-7498 x 2673 for details
Download or read book The Diesel Brothers written by Heavy D and published by Gallery Books. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feel like somebody hit the brakes on your Diesel Brothers cravings? Discover how you can keep the gas going with this rip-roaring ride behind the scenes of Discovery Channel's popular series Diesel Brothers. In the world of monster trucks, no one builds bigger and more extreme rides—and has more fun in the process—than Heavy D, Diesel Dave, and their crew at DieselSellerz. Their larger-than-life creations and awesome truck giveaways are legendary, but for those less fortunate who haven’t had the opportunity to experience a Bros’ souped-up truck, this thrill-ride of a book is the next best thing. Learn the epic and inspirational stories behind Heavy D and Diesel Dave’s business and personal lives, from the guys’ first meeting, to their early adventures building DieselSellerz, to their successful business venture with Redbeard, Muscle, and the rest of the fearless staff. In addition to learning about the Bros’ two-year Mormon missions, humble beginnings, and world travels, you’ll also get the unforgettable details of their hilarious, most well-known pranks, and the remarkable stories behind the personalities that have made Diesel Brothers one of the fastest growing and most popular reality TV shows. But wait—there’s more! The book is chock full of essential advice for anyone who’d like to get in on the action. Whether you’re a die-hard monster truck fan or just looking for inspiration to upgrade that piece of junk in your garage, Heavy D and his crew are here to show you how it’s done. You’ll learn how to find the best bargain in the junkyard, how to play hardball with tough-talking dealers, and how to turn that sad sack heap of parts into a badass diesel vehicle. What are you waiting for? Get out there and let diesel freedom ring!
Download or read book Truck Drivers Handbook written by American Trucking Associations and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book This Truckin Life a Memoir written by Dennis Burnier-smith and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-02 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an autobiographical piece about the author's life in transport. It is an updated & revised set of recollections of 40+ years in the hard, unforgiving world of the haulage & transport industry. Numerous anecdotes and pictures have been added It delves into the methods resorted to in order to survive and make ends meet for a truck driver and his family in a world where the truck driver is deemed to be the lowest of the low. The anecdotes herein possess both humour & pathos, some love and some violence mixed with tales of underhand dealings, fiddles and outright thievery. It tells of a time when truck driving was the male's domain. Hard relentless toil, long unsocial hours, no power steering, low pay and when all gearboxes were of the constant mesh variety. When roping & sheeting was the norm and numerous nights were spent away from home and how truck driving wasn't just an employment choice - IT WAS A WAY OF LIFE!
Download or read book Pro Driver written by Howard Shanks and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pro Driver" is a technical 36-page handbook with essential information designed to assist and explain professional driving techniques that will increase productivity and profitability for truck drivers and trucking companies. The handbook features easy to read content with clear realistic illustrated diagrams and images. It is a must have for any serious trucking operator.
Download or read book Iml Trucking Tractor Trailer written by Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) and published by Delmar Thomson Learning. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A severe shortage of trained tractor-trailer drivers faces the trucking industry and the nation. "Trucking: Tractor-Trailer Driver Handbook/Workbook, 2nd edition and its ancillaries can help solve this problem by providing a comprehensive and turnkey curriculum for tractor-trailer driver training. Written in an easy-to-read, straightforward style, the new edition delivers not only the technical content drivers need to know but also teaches the procedures that, with practice, will enable the student to become a skilled driver. This book stresses the importance of developing the traits and behaviors that characterize true professionals, as tractor-trailer drivers are placed in the unique position of being entrusted with expensive equipment and cargo, as well as representing the industry to the public at large. Good health and safety practices that drivers should follow for success on the job are also covered.
Download or read book How To Start a Trucking Company written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2011-11-18 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn the basics of having a trucking company business, then get "How To Start a Trucking Company" which is written by a person with real life experience starting a trucking company business. How To Start a Trucking Company is a guide designed to help anyone who is interested in starting a trucking business. In this guide you will learn how to operate your company the right way. This guide will take you step by step through the whole process, from start to finish. Whether you decide to start with one truck or 150 trucks, you can use the information in this guide to put you on the right path. This guide discusses the first step to take after you have made the decision to open a trucking company. You will learn how to obtain the paperwork needed to apply for your company name as well as Employer Identification Number. You will be given tips on how to advertise your company and advertise for drivers. New rules for the trucking industry are in a section called CSA 2010, giving you the new information from FMCSA and how it will affect the way most companies are operated. Information pertaining to driver qualifications, physicals, and experience will be discussed. In this guide, you will find out how trucking software helps your company with dispatching, inventory control, personnel time sheets, drivers and equipment. This guide will show you how to obtain freight, the contract with certain customers and how to write a proposal to a company to haul their freight. Analyzing your competition is a great section that tells you how to search for the freight you want to haul and see what other companies are also moving freight for that customer. Before you do all that is mentioned above, you must first write a business plan and calculate you start up costs. This will be discussed in detail in the first section of this guide. You will find out what the differences between S Corp, C Corp, and LLC, which will be the best for your type of business. There will information on how to apply for financing from SBA and grants from other government agencies and private financing. By the time you get to the end of this guide, you should be able to follow each step and have your company ready to open within a month, if not sooner. Good luck! About the Expert Marilyn Coleman is a former professional truck driver. She started out as an administrative assistant, but felt like something was missing. She followed her dreams of becoming a professional truck driver and became an owner-operator. After talking with her father, who drove for 25 years himself, she took the step and has been driving for 17 years. During her long career as a truck driver, Marilyn traveled all over the U.S., met some interesting people, visited some interesting places, and learned a lot about the industry. As an owner-operator, she ran a small business with just one truck. She learned how to dispatch and deal with brokers, shippers, receivers, and other drivers. She no longer drives, but still keeps up with changes in rules and regulations in the trucking industry so she can inform her friends about those changes. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book Straight Truck written by Marilyn M. Martin and published by Career Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 1999 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Straight Truck Driver Handbook/Workbook and ancillaries provide a comprehensive, turn-key curriculum for preparing younger students for a career in the trucking industry. Trucks are the major mode of transporting goods in a constantly growing US economy and as a result, there is an ever-growing shortage of qualified truck drivers. On any given day of the week, the 1.4 million truck fleets in the US suffer from a shortage of 300,000 drivers and these companies are anxious to find good, qualified drivers to deliver their goods. This book not only prepares new drivers to fulfill these positions successfully, but the book and its ancillaries represent the first such curriculum of its nature offered in the US and Canada.
Download or read book Trucking written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
