How can I be a better truck driver?

I’ve always made sure to be parked straight in a space. Not even a little crooked. Even if I come out of a building and notice then I’m not straight, I’ll fire truck up and adjust.
Also, at customers, park properly out of the way even if it’s a long walk. Don’t park in front of entrance door just because you’ll only be there for a few minutes to check in/out. How many times do we see that happen and there is an issue inside. That truck then becomes a fixture for 15-45 minutes.

I’m a people person but also a people hater. But I won’t ever do anything that interferes with someone else’s day. Unless someone is being a total douche, then I’ll have a conversation with them lol.

 

Just realized I repeated one of your comments @TallJoe.

This is a great example of not paying attention!!!

 

Tape on the top of your windshield, facing you -

“You are the professional”

Refer to it in any situation that may aggravate you to a point that it affects sound, safe judgment in your daily tasks.

 

Get enough sleep! If I’m well rested, I’m bulletproof out there. DONT be afraid to take cat naps when you feel the nod coming on.

be safe and back off and away from rude drivers. Engaging with them isn’t worth it.

 

Podcast #506: How to Improve Your Speaking Voice

Here’s an old thread
Developing Problem Solving Skills (LONG POST)The best drivers

 

Last week a flip flop wearing dude parked his truck at half its length at guard gate closing line, so it could not be closed. Despite the sign not to do it. Then he proceeded with a phone by his head speaking too loudly to the guard shack and stood right behind me, also laughing, making some conversational noises and completely ignoring the fact that I was already there trying to complete a check in process making it quite a discomfort for me. I always thought of myself as a flip flop tolerant person but man ....I don't think so, I was so itching to elbow that guy.

 

It's easy to be tolerant when the offenders are few. Problem is now they are becoming the majority. My tolerance has long since passed.

 

"...when the offenders are few." Well said.
I was afraid of to have discovered the darkside of me. Now, when I think about about it, I did not change and the difference must be in numbers.