What areas city or states should a new truck driver avoid and why?

dave01282000 · Apr 6, 2024

A lot of drivers don't like to go into Memphis. I haven't had any issues there but I've only been in and out of the city during the same shift and not had to deal with parking.

Tall Mike · Apr 6, 2024

It's bad everywhere might want to rethink your career choice.

Truckermania · Apr 6, 2024

Hatt91 said: ↑

I don't have an exact answer for you. Eventually, you'll have to go into cities or facilities that are challenging. It's part of the job.

Some advice I would give is do your research. When you have your load assignment, find the address and use Google Street view. Take a look around. Find where the entrance to the facility is. Is it a narrow street? Is it a one-way street?

Most cities have some website that gives truck drivers tips on how to get around. Find the truck routes, look for low bridges along your route as you are trip planning. Look for dead ends or places you can turn around him. All this is done BEFORE you get to the city you are headed to. Have a plan.

If you get into the city and you get lost or you're in a tight spot where you can't turn anywhere. Stop. Just stop. Put on your flashers and call the local police. They might be a little miffed that you're in a predicament, but they should be able to help you get out of your predicament. Stay humble, and stay calm.
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Really good advice here. I would just add to never get in a rush. Take your time and don't let anyone make you get in a rush. Being in a rush never ends well.

201 · Apr 7, 2024

Allow Me. said: ↑

OK, you came to this profession. You need to deal with it, good or bad. And there's really nothing all that bad about it. You have your truck, you pick your load, you deliver the load and you get rich ! Well, kinda' rich. Just think of it as fun times. A challenge. You will stand tall, especially after you delivered in the Bronx, or ran west from Denver in Jan in zero degree weather. Now go, my Son, accept your challenge, and have fun. Nobody ever said it would be easy.
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Oh, I don't know, I was told it was an easy job. We never knew something was "bad", it was just part of learning the job. Today, most want all good and no bad. It's why our society is in the jam its in.

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