Habits, Hang-ups, and Hangouts

According to a cross-section of transportation truckers, there are some common characteristics of drivers. Some are surprising, while others are simply a reminder to those who are not truck drivers to show respect to those who deliver our goods day by day.

 

 

 

Truckers’ Habits:

• Favourite fast food joints: Subway and Wendy’s for a fast full meal; Dunkin’ Donuts and Tim Horton’s for that sweet desert and coffee.
• Snacks on the road, truckers today are making healthier choices, such as fruit, granola bars, nuts, and lots of water.
• Favourite places to enjoy the scenery: Banff, Alberta.
• Favourite music while driving: a surprising classic rock and talk shows.
• Preferred method of communication: smartphones, Backberry’s, Skype, and FaceTime
• Preferred mode of work related communication: laptop computers.
• Pastimes while waiting for loads: more and more truckers are finding a way to include exercise in their down time.

 

Truckers’ Hang-ups:

• No shower facilities at truck stops.
• Erratic driving by other motorists.
• Impatient motorists passing trucks over the double line.
• Motorists not giving oversized loads a wide berth.
• Motorists not anticipating the wide turn path of trucks at city intersections.

 

Truckers’ Hangouts:

• Favourite motels: Super 8 Motels and Days Inn offer a good overnight stay.
• Favourite rest stops: rated on cleanliness, ease of access, attractiveness, and enough room for some exercise
• #1 favourite hangout when off road: home with family!

 

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