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With the purchase of this book you will have the knowledge of what to expect driving a big rig down the road. With most people little training is required.
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CONTENTS
Introduction ...................................................................... 1
Is a career as a professional driver right for me? ................... 2
OTR Perks and Benefits .....................................................2
OTR Misconceptions ......................................................... 3
Getting Started .................................................................. 4
Safety First ........................................................................4
Professional Driving Schools .............................................. 5
Types of Professional Driving Schools................................. 6
Experience Helpful but not Necessary ................................. 6
Becoming a Professional .................................................... 9
Safety First . . . We Can't Emphasize it Enough .................. 10
The Business Side of Things ............................................. 11
Technology and Trucking ................................................. 13
Mobile Phones ................................................................. 13
GPS Navigation Systems .................................................. 14
State-of-the-Art Trucks .................................................... 15
Automatic Transmissions .................................................. 16
Accurate Engine Control and Diagnostic Capabilities ........... 17
Handling and Braking Technologies ................................... 18
Communications with Home Base ..................................... 19
God Bless Satellite Radio and Television ............................ 19
Discover the Country ........................................................ 21
Healthy Driving ................................................................ 26
Work It Out! .................................................................... 26
You Can Eat Healthily on the Road .................................... 27
Truck Stops: Hygiene Havens? .......................................... 29
Trailers, Loads, and Runs .................................................. 31
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Box and Refrigeration Trailers ............................................ 32
Flatbed Trailers ................................................................. 32
Specialty Endorsements ..................................................... 33
Tankers ............................................................................ 34
Combination Trailers ......................................................... 35
Hazardous Material Endorsement ....................................... 35
Loads and Runs ................................................................ 35
Team or Solo Driving ........................................................ 37
Compensation ................................................................... 37
Driving Solo ..................................................................... 37
A Team Effort ............................................. 38
Conclusion ....................................................................... 40
