7 Essential Unwritten Rules for Truck Drivers

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7 Essential Unwritten Rules for Truck Drivers
If youre new to the trucking industry, there are
a few things you should know. Trucking can be a
tough business, and there are certain unwritten
rules that everyone is expected to follow. In
this blog post, Warrior Logistics will give you a
rundown of some of those rules everything from
how to behave on the road to what to do (and not
do) at truck stops. So read on and learn the
ropes of one of Americas most essential
industries. Welcome to the world of
trucking! First rule of haulingDont talk about
your haul Its easy for anyone to overshare when
they feel theyre amongst friends (as we hope
our WL drivers feel), but always remember to stay
buttoned up and professional at least when
it comes to what youre carting around in your
truck. Be aware of other people you dont know
who is asking suspiciously about your cargo or
maybe oversharing about their own in hopes
youll let down your guard. Plan ahead for where
youll park your truck overnight
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• Long haulers, this ones for you You dont want
  to get stuck somewhere you dont really want to
  be or end up having to push your daily limits
  trying to find a good place to stop and rest for
  the night. If youre new to the profession or
  just new to the route, we recommend you
  pro-actively ask around to find where others who
  are more familiar with your route suggest you
  pull over.
• Get Your Diesel and GO!
• You remember how irritating it is when you can
  see that people are just sitting in their car
• while youre also sitting there, waiting for a
  parking space to open up? same kinda thing.
• If youre done fueling up, be courteous and move
  away from the diesel pump before getting settled
  back in with your GPS or popping in the
  convenience store for that snack youve been
  craving. It may only take you a minute or two to
  go inside, but that added time could end up
  cutting into another truckers schedule and/or,
  even worse, their paycheck.
• Keep Your Distance When Passing
• Its bad enough that the average car driver on
  the road cuts off a truck driver without a
• second thought so dont do it to another truck
  driver.
• Keep at least 200 or more feet of space between
  the front of their cab and the back of your
  trailer/bumper before passing. A shorter distance
  between may prevent the driver youre passing
  from having a safe, full view around them.
• Remember the Golden Rules of Lot Courtesy
• Mind your headlights.
• If youre getting situated in a lot at night,
  think about where your lights are shining in

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Look Out for Each Other, Too No one understands
the trucking life better than other truckers.
When theres an issue, odds are youre not the
first to experience it, nor will you be the
last. Extend a helping hand or even just advice
or a listening ear to your fellow truck drivers
wherever possible. Pass along tips youve
learned, warn of bad weather or traffic to those
on the same or similar routes, and especially if
you see a truck on the side of the road
in distress, pull over (only if its safe to do
so) and make sure they have help on the way. And
finally Honk That Horn! Its a time-honored
tradition to honk your horn when signaled by a
kid in the minivan or school bus beside you. A
bit of harmless fun makes everyones day better,
and you cant tell us you dont love seeing the
smiles your honk elicits. Dont let em
down! How Can Warrior Logistics Help You? The
trucking industry is full of unwritten rules that
help keep everyone safe and moving along. As a
new driver, its important to be aware of these
rules so you can avoid any penalties or
dangerous situations on the road. At Warrior
Logistics, we want to make sure our drivers have
all the information they need to stay safe and
successful while hauling freight. If you have
any questions about the rules mentioned in this
post or anything else related to truck driving,
please dont hesitate to contact us. Were always
happy to help out our drivers!