Why Become A Truck Driver?

by: Joe Regan

There are a great number of good reasons for someone to become a truck driver. First and foremost among those reasons would be the great pay. Did you realize that most truckers, their first year out on the road, earn an average of $35,000 a year? And, that after just a few years out, those same truckers are making an average of $45,000-$50,000 annually? And finally, veteran drivers who own their own trucks make average salaries that are over $100,000 a year. What other profession can you get into, where the pay is that good?

One other great reason to get into trucking…….. is the chance to see some of this great country of ours. How many states have you been to? Are you one of those people who haven’t been to very many places? Well, get into trucking and you will have the opportunity to explore America. See why most people consider this to be not only the greatest country in the world, but also the most beautiful one as well. What other country has sights like The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park, the Great Smoky Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, New England in the fall, and so much more? Want to explore America? Become a trucker.

One other great thing about being a trucker is the camaraderie that you feel with your fellow truckers. It’s a special bond, much like the bond that people who are in the military feel. You and your fellow truckers know that you are doing a job that is vital, Vital for the country. For without trucking, we would be in a heap of trouble. Do you have any idea how many products that you use, that are delivered by truck? The percentage of products delivered by truck is around 78%. So think about something that you use (car; food; pharmaceuticals; etc.) and there’s a really good chance that it got to you, by truck.

Trucking is not an easy job. I won’t try to make it seem like it is. For one thing, you’re away from home a lot. But even that, you do have some control over. For example, if you’re the type who likes to be home quite a bit, there are truck driving jobs where the drivers are home every weekend, and in some cases, there are trucking jobs where the drivers are home every night. It must be noted though, that some of those jobs don’t pay as well as the long haul jobs do.
Is trucking for you? Only you can decide that. If you think that it is for you, the first step is to enter a truck driving school. There are great schools located in every region of this country.


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Joe Regan

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Low Speed Impact "Injury" Facts

Low Speed impacts are those that take pace at speeds under 10 MPH. There’s often little (if any) visible Property Damage done to the rear of ones motor vehicle. However, those who are struck (especially in the rear) often have injuries, especially neck injuries. The most common of them are identified as “Whiplash”.

The most contributing factors to “Low Back Injuries” is that the occupants cannot brace themselves nor force their back and neck against the seat or headrest. Most bumpers are built to withstand a low impact (with limited visible damage) but while there may be very minor property damage the body gets snapped around and the body sustains “Soft Tissue” injuries - - including bruises, plus chest and rib injuries.

It’s been proved that while seat belts save lives they can also cause injuries! Since the introduction of Seat Belt Legislation the incidence of “Soft Tissue” injury has increased an astonishing 21% !

If one were to refer to the “Institute For Highway Safety (regarding their alleged Inside-Information - - conducted via their “Crash Test Dummy” tests) they would read, “Whiplash is fairly rare.” This is absolutely incorrect ! Why? Because their “Crash Test Dummies” are seated comfortably and erect, with all the proper equipment, seat backs, seat belts, head restraints, etc. However, it’s highly improbable that any of us are ever in the “Ideal Model Situation”, when involved in a motor vehicle crash.

Body size plays a role in how severe an individuals injury can be. Tall people are at greater risk of “Whiplash”. This is because they are most likely to have head restraints that are too low to be of any help at impact. Individuals with less muscle mass (i.e. women, children and the elderly) pose a higher level of injury risk because this lowers their own internal protective mechanism. This phenomenon also applies to those with small bone structure!
VEHICLE DAMAGE: Older vehicles often suffer greater impacts but show less damage, than new cars. Just because a vehicle shows little or no damage to the bumper does not mean the driver or other occupants did not suffer an injury.

Even though there’s little, if any, Property Damage to be visually observed, and becomes a problem for (regarding your Personal Injury Claim with the insurance company you’re dealing with - - because there’s no Property Damage to be seen) there are 3 crucial factors one ought to double-check, by hiring a “Professional” to supply you with a written report on. As follows: #1. Are there damages to the Bumper Mounts or Absorbers? #2. A “Professional” (by studying the marks on the Bumper Pistons) can estimate the amount of force received at impact. #3. Also, that “Professional” must determine if the striking vehicle’s bumper slid over or under your cars bumper! (If so, even though there may have been little or no damage to your car, this proves you did indeed absorb a substantial crash)!

Too often the insurance adjuster (and/or their Superiors) will attempt to deny the possibility of an injury sustained at a low speed impact. However, recent 2003 & 2004 in-dept research substantiates, just the opposite!
Although many times the motor vehicle shows little damage, the velocity and accompanying force had to be transferred somewhere and that’s to the unlucky occupant of the motor vehicle that’s been crashed into.

NEVER FORGET: Motor vehicles are built to withstand these impacts. Your body is not !
Copyright (c) 2004 By Daniel G. Baldyga. All Rights Reserved
Dan Baldyga’s third and latest book AUTO ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY INSURANCE
CLAIM (How To Evaluate And Settle Your Loss) can be found on the internet at http://www.autoaccidentclaims.com or http://www.caraccidentclaims.com. This book reveals “How To” successfully handle your motor vehicle accident claim, so you won’t be taken advantage of. It also goes into detail regarding BASE (The Baldyga Auto Accident Settlement Evaluation Formula). BASE explains how to determine the value of the “Pain and Suffering” you endured - - because of your personal injury.

DISCLAIMER: The only purpose of this article LOW SPEED IMPACT “INJURY-FACTS”, is to help people understand the motor vehicle accident claim process. Neither Dan Baldyga, Peter Go nor ARTICLECITY.COM make no guarantee of any kind whatsoever, NOR purports to engage in rendering any professional or legal service, NOR to substitute for a lawyer, an insurance adjuster, or claims consultant, or the like. Where such professional help is desired it is the INDIVIDUAL’S RESPONSIBILITY to obtain such services.

About The Author

Dan Baldyga is now retired and spends his time writing articles to assist those who are involed in motor accident aclaimsso they won't be taken advantage of: dbpaw@comcast.net.