10/30/2024
Trucking driving is a job that benefits others, which can make it a rewarding career. Truck driving is a critical role in society because trucks deliver necessities like clothes and food to different locations, such as grocery stores, gas stations, malls and hospitals. As a truck driver, you're making a positive impact on many people's lives by ensuring they have goods they want and need.
Truck driving can often provide you with a sense of community. There are many truck drivers who form bonds with one another because of their careers. You may do most of your truck driving by yourself, but you can create strong relationships with those who share a similar lifestyle as you.
For Steve Newton, director of driver safety and driver development at Challenger Motor Freight, his first challenge was the very first solo trip, which also ended up being his final one. That first trip was followed by him leaving the industry for two years.
“I still remember to this day, I was driving on a highway, and it was time to take a break. I was a compliance nightmare. I couldn’t find a place to park because I didn’t have enough confidence at two o’clock in the morning to park in a busy parking lot with all these other truck drivers around,” Newton said. “So, I kept trying to find an easy place to park, and I think I ended up driving back to Canada. I was way over my hours. I was doing everything wrong. I didn’t know anything that I was supposed to do.”
We at Conley's Big Rig Parking want to keep you safe and compliant in your job! Please stop and take a break. We are offering you a safe place to park.