If you decide to become a truck driver, you need to seriously prepare for
this. Your first flight is a kind of exam, which should be approached
responsibly in order to avoid difficulties and dangers that may arise during
the transportation of goods.
You should carefully check the technical condition of the vehicle and
trailer (tractor and semi-trailer). It is not always possible to drive a car to
a car service center so that it can be diagnosed by mechanics. Therefore it is
necessary to understand yourself.
First of all, inspect the condition of the engine. There should be no
leakage of liquids. Usually, problems arise near the filters. You will learn
about the leakage of oil, coolant or fuel on the characteristic spots and smell.
Be sure to check the level of oil, coolant, and electrolyte. Change filters and
oil if necessary.
Check the condition of the different connections and the air filter. Pay
attention to the braking system, chassis, steering, and wheels. If the tread is
pretty worn, you should think about replacing the tires.
If the inspection revealed any problems, be sure to correct them. The
necessary parts can be purchased at specialized centers, car dealerships, car
markets or online stores. But it can be very expensive. It may be worthwhile to
go to dismantle the trucks and buy cheap used parts there. By the way, they can
give practical advice on how best to replace a particular part and where to
find it at an affordable price.
Learn the route. Be sure to buy a road map and study it carefully. Ask more
experienced truckers what problem areas are on the route, how to avoid them,
where to eat and sleep safely.
You need to spend the night near traffic police posts, at gas stations or
in specially designated areas, where there are a lot of truckers. Otherwise,
you can drain the fuel, take money and cargo. God saves man, who saved himself.
Be sure to read the list of documents that you need to transport goods. You
can get acquainted with it here. You need to understand how TTH, waybills, CMR
look and fill. You will not be able to become a good truck driver if you are
not well versed in the specifics of filling out the necessary documentation.
On the road, be sure to need a set of tools. Different wrenches and
screwdrivers, mount, set of fuses, etc. are needed. Chat with experienced
drivers, they will tell you exactly what can be useful on a flight.
Going on a journey, be sure to bring cash. Do not take companions, because
it is very dangerous.