Becoming A Truck Driver: The Raw Truth About Truck Driving

Becoming A Truck Driver: The Raw Truth About Truck Driving by Aquila, Brett. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781438217055.

Truck driving schools can teach you how to drive, but nobodys there to teach you the rest....the most important things. This book is a no-holds-barred, call em as I see em account of what I went through during my 15 year truck driving career. Its filled with advice, stories, and insights for anyone considering a career in trucking. I hope to shed some light on what the trucking industry is REALLY like, with no hidden agendas and no regrets. I absolutely loved my 15 years on the road. The experiences, the friends, the money, the challenges, and the freedom were phenomenal. But I have to warn you, trucking is nothing like you might expect, and its not for most people. Its the best career imaginable for the right people, and an utter nightmare for others. Youll enjoy the stories in this book. I have some legendary ones. Youll also appreciate my honest account of the expectations, pressures, and rewards of the job. Most importantly, if you do decide to pursue a career in trucking youll be armed with the proper expectations about how difficult but rewarding this career will be. "There are so many things to know if you want to be successful on the road and they take years to learn. Im talking about things they dont teach in truck driving schools and things companies dont talk about...at least not honestly. There are "gray areas" and "unwritten rules" in the trucking industry that have a major impact on your life and your career - and only time on the road will reveal the realities of life as a truck driver......" - Brett Aquila, Author - "Becoming A Truck Driver:The Raw Truth About Trucking"