Danny Herman

When you miss a turn -- or make a wrong turn -- DON'T PANIC.

If your trainer is truly worth his/her salt -- said trainer will show/teach you how to handle those situations, like a pro.

Missing/making incorrect turns are just part of trucking. When this happens -- STAY COOL.

You'll learn to figure it out.

But a good truck-based gps nav device will go A LONG WAY to helping you avoid such.

-- L

 

Well, isn't that special! Most companies just talk in tongues at you......

 

Just remember a saying I first heard over 40 years ago:

"Two wrongs don't make a right, but 3 rights makes a left.....

 

I am on a low sodium diet. Instead of beef sticks, get nuts of any kind, applesauce, kettle cooked chips, are all good snacks. I eat carrots, broccoli, cucumbers, as well. I don't know if you have a fridge in the truck for that though but fresh veggies are a better option for snacks once you go solo. Caffeine is ok, as long as you drink black coffee. Most importantly, if you feel sleepy, pull over and take a nap. While you're on your 10 hr break, it will be paramount to get as much sleep as possible. Don't get distracted by TV or your phone. Eat a good dinner, and get rest. Also, it's a good idea to take a nap if you're in the dock live loading for a couple of hours. That's how you stay ready in this industry.

 

As a Christian, whenever I see a business make a big deal out of their faith, I get suspicious. The business owners who genuinely believe that you should do unto others the way you’d want done unto you don’t have to promote it. It already shows.

 

Whatever religion you believe in has no place being promoted in business.
Neither should your political views.

 

Ahh yes, we all remember when we were as chipper as you, until the weight of the world changed that. It's why most of us got into trucking, we couldn't believe we got paid to do that. Again, DON'T, I repeat,,and most will agree, don't overthink this. Concentrate on the job, you need something, wheel into any of the 4,618 Walmarts, and park WAY out of the way, and get what you need. The walk will do you good. To be honest, with all the additives in supposedly good food today, which bothers my stomach, I eat some junk food, although that term is misleading. Simple stuff, celery/carrot sticks, some crisp apples, or fruit, if you can find good stuff, kept me awake, for a while, stay away from "beef sticks" of ANY kind, the ingredients alone will make you sick. Energy drinks too. Terrible stuff, I tried it for a while, my little fingers went numb. Remember, NOTHING will substitute for sleep, By GOD, we've tried them all. Chewable beets help some, also, while tempting while getting fuel, DON'T "load up" on that stuff( except KTs have cheese curds) For what you spend, you can get good stuff at Wally, and a new pair of undies,,,if needed, that is. I'm not sure what DHT hauls, looks like van freight, which is good. Dry van is about the most universal trucking there is, and requires the least amount of hassle, like say a reefer or flatbed. There will be destination hassles common to all trucking, and we've all had our share, so I doubt you'll stump this group. Good luck, and remember the turtle and the hare,,,turtle: slow and steady wins the race".