This is a topic RARELY addressed in the trucking industry. Trucking companies do not want their drivers to know these risks.
When a CDL driver is involved in an accident, there is the possibility that they could be sued or criminally charged, especially in this age of ‘distracted driving’.
Many professional truck drivers aren’t aware of the fact they could be personally liable, should they be found at fault in a particular accident. Many professional drivers believe, no matter what, the trucking company they work for, will defend them against any and all charges while driving a truck.
This simply is not true. Are you willing to bet your life on the fact, that for some reason, they could leave you on your own to defend yourself? It can and does happen.
This is one of the many reasons, truck driving jobs should pay well. A truck driving job is a risky job and it ought to pay accordingly. Risky jobs for the most part, pay reasonably well.
This however, does not seem to be the case in the trucking industry.
Something all professional drivers ought to be aware of.
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Instead of paying more for risking ur life companies will pay u less just in case u crash smh
Just like in the movie Fargo…. from the time you go by the Paul Bunyan and pass it on the way back, you might be on the way to Stillwater.
Hi Sir I have a question is it good idea to sign contract with trucking companies ? A company willing to train me but want me to sign a 12 months contract I wanted your advise.
truth said, america your are dying baby
What do the guys that just started in trucking do ? Beside not be on our phones some of us need this job thanks for the advice I plan to keep this job but idk now
I side swipe a parked car after 6 years accident free so far 6 days suspended and counting lol f this cdl a bs
Simple the truck driving job is not for this people sorry to say.
Hey driver.. I have a question.. Would it be considered distracted driving if I got in an accident while I was pissing in a bottle operating a commercial vehicle with a short window for delivery?.. Even though there were witnesses that confirmed I was not at fault.. but.. I admitted that I had one hand on the bottle and proof that I was pissing because when the police showed up I was covered in it?..😂.. Serious question though?
It sounds scary! Thanks for the awareness.
Big trucking company owners are multi millionares-thats all that matters