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Overview
If you bought something at a store recently, chances are a truck driver delivered it. From small vehicles to big rigs, trucker drivers hit the highways to move furniture, transport cars, and keep America's shelves stocked. But a job behind the wheel has its challenges. Truck drivers face traffic jams, mechanical breakdowns, and tough weather conditions. If you enjoy spending time on the road and don't mind being alone, a career as a truck driver may be for you. Get an inside look at how you can steer your career in the right direction!Synopsis
If you bought something at a store recently, chances are a truck driver delivered it. From small vehicles to big rigs, trucker drivers hit the highways to move furniture, transport cars, and keep America's shelves stocked. But a job behind the wheel has its challenges. Truck drivers face traffic jams, mechanical breakdowns, and tough weather conditions. If you enjoy spending time on the road and don't mind being alone, a career as a truck driver may be for you. Get an inside look at how you can steer your career in the right direction!
Children's Literature
Have you ever dreamed of being a truck driver? Many children love to play with toy trucks and fantasize about being a driver someday. This title takes readers on the road with real drivers, giving children a sense of what it is really like to ride the highways of America. Some truck drivers haul goods across the country, while others work locally. Truck drivers work everywhere—from crowded streets to wide-open highways. Some drivers help people move furniture, while others work in construction. Truck drivers have their own "code words" and culture. To become a truck driver you must have an excellent driving record and a high school diploma; you also have to pass vision and hearing tests. Truck driving is an exciting and challenging career path filled with highways to explore and people to meet. Men and women from diverse backgrounds enjoy working as truck drivers. Young readers will enjoy exploring the day-to-day lives of truck drivers in this well written, informative book. Reviewer: Suzanna E. Henshon, Ph.D.