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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Hey Dave it's Steven many years ago I resigned from a job or be fired for some accidents one was I had blowed some trailer tires and they counted that a chargeable accident when the tires blew they did not hit no body's vehicle so why did they count that a chargeable accident? Had 2 other accidents but they did not involve hitting no vehicles was told they. were I think dot non report able or dot non chargeable accidents let me know what you think I'm retired from trucking now thanks and take care.
Well?
You are responsible for driving an 80,000 lb vehicle at speeds at 70mph. Driving tired, distracted, intoxicated or just plain dumb. Be responsible or don't do it.
But yes, it should pay WAY MORE$$$
Great video information as always. You're the most informative trucking YouTuber out here.
For that high risk… truck drivers should take home 200k a year.
Yep your right Truck Driver's should get out of Driving it's not worth it.
Yes is true that risk is there but in the other hand that is not just for the truck drivers is the same risk for any driver whether you're driving a semi or you're driving a bike I'm driving while distracted could cost you thousands and thousands of dollars no matter where you work
Have a dash cam & a cab cam.
How much should a company pay for a driver with no benefits?
If you’re a company driver and are paid 1099R with no benefits, making less then .60¢ per mile you’re working for dirt cheap.