Life as the King of the Road can provide a rewarding career. But no-one said being in control of a heavy vehicle carrying expensive cargo and meeting critical deadlines was easy. To see if you’re cut out for truck driving, have a look at the Top 10 qualities that all great truck drivers share. Read more: http://www.nationalheavyhaulage.com.au/news/213-top-10-qualities-of-a-great-truck-drive

1. Life as the King of the Road can provide
a rewarding career. But no-one said
being in control of a heavy vehicle
carrying expensive cargo and meeting
critical deadlines was easy.
To see if you’re cut out for truck driving,
have a look at the Top 10 qualities that
all great truck drivers share.
Safety is always first because without
a safe driving record, your truck
driving career is over.
www.nationalheavyhaulage.com.au
TOP 10 QUALITIES OF A
GREAT TRUCK DRIVER
1. SAFE
Great truck drivers have to be honest
regarding laws, employers, customers
and themselves.
2. HONEST
Drivers need to manage paperwork,
document and report mechanical
issues and much more.
3. RESPONSIBLE
Predictable routes can often carry a
higher risk of driver fatigue than
complicated ones.
4. ALERT
Great truck drivers understand that
they’re the vital link in the logistics chain.
5. RELIABLE
Drivers deal with rapidly changing
events can be the difference between
a good driver and a great driver.
6. RESILIENT
Great truck drivers need to know how to
communicate courteously with people
including other drivers, dock workers
and service staff.
7. COURTEOUS
Great drivers need to be good at working
independently, not only because they
spend most of their time on the road alone.
8. INDEPENDENT
Knowing the ins and outs of how your
truck works helps keep you safe, can
potentially save you time and money.
9. MECHANICALLY MINDED
Great truck drivers need to be ready
mentally and physically for the
long-haul.
10. FIT
Top 10 qualities of a great truck driverMay 2016 National Heavy Haulage
If you’re seriously considering a career in truck driving or if you just need to get your load
from A to B, get in touch with us at National Heavy Haulage. We provide dependable and
traceable heavy haulage transport solutions. No matter how heavy or oversized your
load, we have the equipment, experience and support to deliver on time and budget.
nationalheavyhaulage.com.au/news/213-top-10-qualities-of-a-great-truck-drive
www.nationalheavyhaulage.com.au
+