Trucking Industry
Talking about the lifestyle, regulations, and getting a job in the trucking industry when experience is required.
- The deal he made to get his first job, when all jobs required experience.
- First time driving mountain highways, in extreme weather.
- Understanding and adapting to road conditions.
- Three ways you get paid as a trucker.
- Difference between owner operator and company driver.
- Ways technology has improved and hindered trucking.
- How freight transport is vital to the function of our country.
Trucking Industry Terms
Less Than Truckload (LTL)
- Parcels from many different shippers on truck.
- Cost is split among all shippers.
- Truck will make stops at distribution centers to drop, pick up, or consolidate.
- Takes more time to deliver.
Full Truckload (FTL)
- Truck carries product from one shipper.
- Arrives at destination with no stops to drop or pick up.
- Quicker ship time.
- More economical only if the truck is full.
Axle Weight
- Maximum weight each axle can be.
- 9100kg for primary highway.
- 8100kg for secondary or municipal highway.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
- Used to reduce emission from diesel exhaust.
- Freezes at -11°C (12°F)