What to Expect in Your First Year as a Truck Driver

Congratulations! You have just earned your CDL and are about to begin an exciting new career as a truck driver! But what challenges can you expect to face during your first year in the industry? And how can you overcome them? The Logisticize team is here to provide you with all the information you need to know.

The Challenges You'll Face in Your First Year as a Truck Driver

Settling into a job in a new industry is never easy. During your first year as a truck driver, you will almost certainly face the following challenges:

Tricky Driving Conditions: To earn your license, you had to prove you can handle a truck. However, during your first year as a trucker, you are all but certain to experience driving conditions and scenarios you've never faced before. When these situations occur, try to avoid panicking. Instead, take a moment to consider your options and decide on the best path forward. This measured approach can help you avoid accidents!

Money Management: If you are not careful, life on the road can get quite expensive in a hurry. It is not at all uncommon for new truckers to spend hundreds of dollars per week on meals, snacks, drinks, magazines, books, and other creature comforts for their cabs. If you want to succeed in your new career, you'll need to learn to budget. Consider bringing a cooler full of food and drinks with you on the road and borrowing books from a local library. These simple tips can save you a fortune!

Nutrition: Food purchased from truck stops is not just expensive, it's also lacking in nutrition and quite high in calories. If you want to keep yourself healthy and in shape during your first year as a truck driver, you will need to add nutritious foods to your cooler. Water, trail mix, yogurt, vegetables, fruits, and lean meats, are all excellent options.

Loneliness: During your first year as a truck driver, you will spend a lot of time on the road. As a result, you may begin to feel a little lonely. You can massively reduce this loneliness by setting aside some time every day to video chat with your friends and family. Where possible, you should also try to plan your schedule so you'll be home for weekends, holidays, and special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries.

Logisticize: The Support You Need for Your First Year as a Truck Driver

You are all but certain to encounter challenges during your first year as a trucker. However, you'll find those challenges a lot easier to overcome if you have the right team behind you!

At Logisticize, we treat our drivers like family. We offer personal time off, competitive wages, and excellent insurance. We also work tirelessly to ensure our drivers are home on weekends and special occasions.

To learn more about driving for Logisticize, please give us a call at (419) 399-3900 option 3 or fill in our short online contact form. We'll be more than happy to answer all your questions!