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JOB resources NOT JUST A SLOGAN Down time doesn’t have to be boring if you take advantage of local tourism opportunities BY CLIFF ABBOTT / CONTRIBUTING WRITER There’s a Navy recruiting slogan that’s often spoken with sarcasm: “Join the Navy and see the world.” After all, about 71% of the world is covered in water — and much of what isn’t is covered in ice or desert sand, or is in some other way inhospitable. What the sailor does see is often viewed from a distance, from the deck of a ship. A parallel in trucking is the invitation to become a “paid tourist.” Those who buy in to the hype quickly learn that the pavement and lines on an interstate highway look about the same in any part of the continent. Although the job occasionally provides great scenery or a windshield view of a tourist attraction, it rarely allows the time to explore and enjoy. Trucking does, however, occasionally provide time off for 34-hour restarts, delays for the next load, vehicle repairs and so on. Additionally, drivers can choose to take time off at locations other than their homes. Many carriers have passenger programs that allow drivers to bring along a spouse, other family member or friend at little to no cost. Drivers often prefer to use their time off to rest and catch up on laundry, grocery shopping and other activities. Some, however, choose take advantage of the travel that goes along with the job and use that time off to explore the surrounding area. The fact that lodging, however sparse, is right behind the driver seat and doesn’t cost extra is an added attraction. With a little planning — and some help from technology and the locals folks — drivers can often experience “minivacations” anywhere the job takes them. In some cases, they can even request loads that deliver near an area or attraction they’d like to see. Personal transportation is easier to find and arrange than ever before. Car rental companies often offer discounted rates and may even bring the car to the driver. Purchasing fuel for a rental car is much cheaper than for the work truck, and there’s no maintenance involved. Many urban areas have buses and trains that are inexpensive, and companies like Uber and Lyft make it easy to schedule rides using your phone. Drivers aren’t stuck at the truck stop all weekend, as they were in the past. 8 the trucker jobs magazine | APRIL 2023 www.TheTrucker.com/Jobs
Roll with the Best Now Hiring for • Local • Eastern Regional • Western Regional Owner Operators/ Lease Operators: • Weekly Settlements • Paid Permits • Fuel and Tire Discount Programs • Paid Orientation • Sign-on Bonus - $2,500 solos/$5k teams ALL Divisions Family owned and operated for over 60 years. Company Drivers: • Paid Holidays, Personal Days/Vacation pay • Flexible home time • Profit sharing • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance • Paid Orientation • Sign-on Bonus - $2,500 solos/$5k teams Lease and owner operator solo earn approximately $280,000 Lease and owner operator teams earn approximately $500,000 Company solo earn approximately $100,000 Company teams approximately $220,000 855-874-7030 WWW.RELIABLECARRIERS.COM www.TheTrucker.com/Jobs the trucker jobs magazine | APRIL 2023 9
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