11/15/2017
Are you a professional driver?
What is it that distinguishes professional drivers from the ordinary drivers you see on the road every day? Attitude.
If truck drivers don't have the proper attitude, they might not have an overly successful career. It's attitude that sets apart the best from the rest. And proper attitude begins with safety.
Top drivers share the mindset that they will be safe every time they enter their truck. And safety also plays a vital role in every driver's performance. Pros start each day with the proper amount of rest, and they always conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection of their vehicle. These vital steps help ensure that their bodies and equipment are working properly to help minimize the dangers to themselves and the motoring public.
True pros also handle themselves in a consistent and commendable manner with everyone they encounter including dispatchers, customers and other motorists. They treat others the way they want to be treated. Moreover, professional drivers abide by the laws of the road and always strive to be courteous with the public. The best drivers maintain their composure and keep themselves and their equipment clean and presentable regardless of the circumstances. They also convey a positive company image and provide exceptional service.
Being a professional driver isn't just about having your CDL. It's instead about presenting yourself in a positive light at all time. And you don't need to win a trophy or a prize along the way. Instead, you reflect professionalism by ensuring that you get home safely each day while consistently delivering your freight intact — and all without hurting yourself or others.
Curtis Carr
Vice President, Safety & Risk Management
Estes Express Lines