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Life On The Road Improves For Truck Drivers |
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If you’ve ever wanted to become a truck driver, there’s no better time to learn to drive big rigs than right now. Besides the job security, record rates of pay and virtually unlimited number of routes, today’s driver enjoys technology and comfort heretofore unknown in the industry that make a cross-country route seem more like a Sunday drive.
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The World on Your Console and in Your Cabin
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With sound systems rivaling those that are normally found in luxury cars, today’s trucks feature world bands, citizen’s bands (CB), standard AM and FM and, more recently, satellite radio. Both Sirius and the XM satellite radio brands have their own channels devoted to truckers, featuring a mix of entertainment, news, sports and music for life on the road.
Besides satellite radio, satellite television is becoming more common in the cabin areas. No longer do truckers have to settle for whatever local stations they can pick up on rabbit ears; clear digital channels from around the world are now as easy to get as they are at home, thanks to flat, roof-mounted antennas that are custom made for the trucking industry.
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Get There Safer, Faster |
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GPS technology has made finding the shortest, safest route as simple as typing in an address. Systems now include such features as three-dimensional maps, weather forecasting and voice-activated maps, settings and directional reminders.
Trucking companies also use GPS technology to report a truck’s daily progress, calculate fuel economy and help improve routing for return and future trips.
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Sitting Pretty |
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Hours spent on the road demand a seating system that not only looks good, but performs for the “long haul.” Today’s truck seats are designed by ergonomic engineers to provide support while ensuring maximum comfort. High-tech materials like memory foam have replaced standard springs and have put an end to tired legs, back and shoulders while helping ensure better circulation.
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The World Wide Web with Every Tank |
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An increasing number of truck stops around the country offer free WiFi Internet access to truckers who are staying the night—or just stopping by. Sending and receiving emails, paying bills, keeping up with news is as easy as it is at home. Many truckers also purchase Web cameras and add a real, personal touch to calls home to family and friends.
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Cabins? More Like Condos |
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Truck cabins from the past were little more than shell extensions of the main rigs themselves. Hard, uninsulated and about as appealing as sleeping on the roadside.
But today’s truck cabins are more akin to your favorite hotel than they are to the cabins of old. Equipped with mobile satellite televisions, air mattresses, separate heating and cooling systems, microwaves and refrigerators, today’s truckers enjoy rest and relaxation like never before.
With all this technology and comfort at a trucker’s disposal, the benefits of a trucking career just keep getting better.
There’s a reason why we’re the nation’s leading trainer for those who want to find a new job in trucking. Contact us today, and start a new career in trucking tomorrow.
About the Author
Mike Curts manages news and information for Driver Solutions, a CDL training and placement agency for inexperienced truck drivers. For information on applying for truck driving school, visit: www.GreatCDLTraining.com.
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