Truck driver

The encounter of Alison and the truck driver cracked Alison’s perception of gender norms and her social construct of gender. She was exposed to something that was foreign and strange to her, she was overjoyed that there was someone like her in the world, and she wasn’t alone anymore. This encounter also resonated with Alison’s father but instead of awe, he was fearful, which is seen when Alison says, “But the vision of the truck-driving bulldyke sustained me through the years… as perhaps it…

The transportation industry creates millions of jobs ranging from truck drivers to uber drivers. Unfortunately, Self driving technology is putting these jobs at risk. In the article “A World Without Work” by author Derek Thompson, the question is formed, “Will my profession be taken over by machinery?” If self driving vehicles are created correctly, then it will soon be illegal for a human driver to be behind the wheel. These vehicles will be much safer than human driven vehicles by limiting…

There's no doubt about it, being a truck driver is an exciting career that attracts a unique breed of people who love the open road and the freedom to make their own decisions. That's why many choose to become owner-operators, working independently to transport cargo across the country. Perhaps one of the biggest issues these intrepid individuals face is determining which type of semi-truck financing option is best. For many, leasing is the most attractive option and offers some real advantages,…

such endless possibilities and outcomes? Ten years ago, I would not have said that I would be a full time student, on my way to earning a degree in Sociology. Ten years ago I was still in my career of choice, truck driving. One could say I was just “spinning my wheels”, so to speak. A truck driver is certainly not something I had aspired to become when I got out of high school, but as we all know, life is a series of multiple choice questions with no right or wrong answer. Each answer edges us…

Drivers who already have commercial truck insurance sometimes overlook the most important insurance policy of all: wearing their seat belts. Seat belts cost nothing to use but can save drivers from hospital and medical bills, lost income, lost careers, and even lost lives. Truck drivers who don't wear seat belts often state discomfort as their primary reason. They often have additional arguments for not wearing seat belts which include: Their large rig will protect them in an accident. Even in…

dad does that doesnt mean umma do it too. I have been with him and it’s a simple work and also very fun with the other buddies. To drive the big trucks (18 wheelers) you need other type of driver's license, this license is called Commercial Driver License. The license to drive cars is a type C and the CDL is a type A, which it lets you drive big trucks that have air brakes. Having that license sometimes it helps you get a job easier just because you have a CDL. Not everyone has that license for…

What is a flatbed truck? Flatbed truck which is also called flatbed lorry in British English, is a type of a truck which can have articulated or rigid body work. As the name suggests, the bodywork of this truck is entirely flat with no side roofs. Flat body work allows for quick and easy loading and offloading of goods from the truck. In most cases this type of trucks transport heavy loads which are vulnerable to rain. The truck is convenient to be used to transport loads which require more…

On 04/22/2017 I, Sgt. Smith was parked at Winfield Package Store, after doing a building check. I observed a dark colored pickup truck traveling Northbound on Miller Street coming from Miller's Cove. Once the truck stopped at the stop sign I observed the left brake light not working. I proceeded to follow behind the vehicle. The vehicle proceeded to turn left and merge onto I-30, heading towards Mt. Vernon Texas, 75457. I proceeded to check the Texas License Plate BK7-4002 thought dispatch;…

coming through here.” The car was pretty big, seating our whole group plus an experienced driver. It had four tall doors and a few metal bars going up the side of the roof. There wasn’t any netting around the outside of the truck, which made us a little nervous. We all loaded into the safari trucks and our tour guide explained the rules and regulations of being on the ride. I was…

patrol vehicle. Your affiant observed a red Ford pick-up truck travelling west in the 700 block of West Centre street (State Route 54). The truck had numerous cracks throughout the entire length of the windshield impairing the operator's visibility. The truck turned right into the parking lot of Boyer's Market. The operator stopped the truck next to vacant parking stales and was blocking the travel lane. Your affiant is familiar with the pick-up truck and that the registered owners are Jason and…