As we all know, the trucking industry is growing at a fast pace due to the long haulage and timely delivery of cargo. However, the stress level of truck drivers is not seeing an improvement in India due to the type of vehicle they drive and its condition. Commercial transportation companies are always looking for ways to reduce their expenses in some way or the other and therefore, some of them end up creating a reduction in funds used for the maintenance of fleets and their upgradation.
While it may actually save some money, the life of drivers is becoming difficult and stressful day by day as they are the ones who would have to deal with downtime caused by breakdowns. There are situations wherein drivers themselves have to chip in funds to fix the vehicle even though they earn a meagre amount of payment for their work.
In this regard, here are some crucial questions you need to ask yourself and find out if you are a truck driver facing similar situations. This can be crucial in deciding whether it’s time to shift to a better company. So let us get right to it, shall we?
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- How old is your truck?
First and foremost, make sure that the truck that you are being asked to drive or are driving is newer or in good condition. If you end up with a truck that is quite old, the chances of you facing downtime due to a breakdown are high, however, if it’s in good condition then you are all set. So, make sure that the truck you are driving is not that old. If it is then it’s time that you look for better companies which offer better pay and good work-life balance.
- Do you offer Automatic-Transmission equipped trucks?
Next, even though there are only a few AMT-equipped trucks in India, if you’re being offered one, then it is a good sign that your employer is considering your welfare. However, if you are getting a manual transmission truck, make sure to check its condition and that the vehicle is not too old.
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- How often are the trucks upgraded?
Always try joining a company which keeps updating or upgrading its fleet for better performance and productivity. As mentioned before, the newer the trucks, the easier to operate and get maximum performance output for productivity. So make sure to ask and find out whether trucks are upgraded regularly.
Thus, these are the crucial questions you need to ask as a truck driver. Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below.
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