| Non-truckers often don't stop and think about the | | | | fertilizers and chemicals? Truckers who drive these |
| trucking industry and the many trucking companies that | | | | types of trucks probably have nerves of steel. Not |
| help keep the economy going. Without those big rigs | | | | only do they have to worry about safety precautions |
| hauling various loads, whether it is gasoline, office | | | | for their own loads they are hauling, but they also have |
| supplies or grocery items, this country would be at a | | | | to keep an eye on some of the crazy drivers on the |
| stand still. Where do you think the gasoline you pump | | | | road and always be on the lookout for potential |
| comes from? What about that package of diapers | | | | hazards. |
| you are buying your child? How did they get on the | | | | Some trucking companies specifically handle household |
| shelves? The answer: a big truck delivers all of that | | | | or office moving. Think of those families that sell their |
| and much more! | | | | homes and move half way across the country. |
| Let's talk about the various types of trucks that you | | | | Truckers that handle that type of load not only have to |
| might encounter on the roads. Each one is different | | | | be careful of these household items due to insurance |
| because the loads of cargo are different. For example, | | | | issues but also have to have great customer service |
| the same truck that delivers your favorite ice cream | | | | skills to handle these stressed out people making this |
| brand to the grocery store will not be the same type | | | | move. |
| of truck that delivers office supplies to the local | | | | There are many other types of trucks on the roads |
| discount store. By the same token, you will have a | | | | today. Flatbed carriers, refrigerated trucks, dry van |
| trucking company that might specialize in the delivery | | | | carriers and even those trucks that carry livestock ... |
| of one certain type of product over the other. | | | | non-truckers encounter some of these every day on |
| Possibly one of the most hair-raising trucks on the | | | | the roads. We all should be cognizant of the fact that |
| road today is the one that hauls vehicles. You know - | | | | these trucking companies and truckers literally drive the |
| those car carriers where you just KNOW that one of | | | | economy. They have a tough load to carry and |
| those vehicles are going to come loose and fly off | | | | without them doing their jobs, we could not do our |
| onto the hood of your car! Or how about the tanker | | | | own. |
| trucks that haul fuel or other hazardous products like | | | | |