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60 November 2016 BestDriverJOBS www.bestdriverjobs.com Women In Trucking As I noticed the name on the truck and trailers, I felt confident the carrier had ensured the safety of the vehicle. I trusted the company to make sure the tires were safe and the equipment was checked and rechecked for any defects or adjustments. I trusted the brakes to be operable and the lights to be working and compliant. Even the manufacturer of the trac- tor and the trailer had to be trusted to design and build equipment that would allow me to travel on a very narrow lane in a construction zone in a low convertible and feel safe. Truly, sitting in a car next to a combination vehicle while moving through a close passage- way could be intimidating for anyone, but I felt a level of trust most drivers might not experience. Since I work in the trucking industry, I have a realistic view of the skills and expertise drivers need to share the road with four wheelers (including convert- ibles). I actually feel safer alongside a professional driver than I do with automobiles, since I don't have the trust in knowing the person behind the wheel of a four-wheeler is rested, focused and qualified to drive. The next time you are on the road, consider your level of trust for the truck and driver alongside your car. Compare the safety data of the trucking industry to those outside, and then look at the qualifications needed to operate a com- mercial vehicle on the road. Who do you trust? bdj The FREE Truckers Tools smartphone app can help you locate truck stops, fi nd the best fuel prices, track your route, and a ton more to make life on the road just a little bit easier. BROUGHT TO YOU BY | OverdriveOnline.com | Facebook.com/OverdriveTrucking FOR ANDROID: FOR IPHONE: The FREE Truckers Tools smartphone app can help you locate truck stops, fi nd FOR ANDROID: Simplify your life on the road.