to Trucking
Introduction
10 www.studentdriverplacement.com July '14
by Tim Brady
Note: We interview two truckers monthly,
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dence. The ideal of becoming a truck
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for a trucker?
While driving a truck, what three things give
you a feeling of independence?
Naomi:
1. Not punching a time clock ...
sure, we have to be on time, but I set my
hours.
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change of scenery is amazing; keeps
things from being monotonous.
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at times I get to choose where I want to go.
What's the most demanding part of your
job?
Naomi:
Being sure you make your pickups
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