Truck drivers, what would you change about your job?

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I would change the issues with our trucks, they always seem to be breaking down. Also i wish my lodging was aid for!

The long hours away from my family. I drive all over the east coast so sometimes I'm only home two days out the week. I feel like I miss out on big moments

I hate having to secure the load and the fact that if something gets damaged it's all on me. It's so much pressure.

I hate that it's such long day. Even though we can only drive for a certain amount of time, waiting for them to load and unload the truck can be really annoying

This is what I hate. We should get paid for this time. It takes hourssss sometimes

I would definitely pay us a reasonable wage. I would also make sure none of us are poorly treated by our companies and the businesses we transport goods to and from. One can only wish.

I definitely know what my driver friends would say. It's the wage and long working hours.

Low wages, long hours and lack of benefits. I also hate that we are not paid for the loading and unloading time. They are still part of the job.

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