Excell Pdt: Professional Driver Training

By Joe Martin

Teaches skills never been taught before of trade secrets and wisdom for life and behind the wheel

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jul 15, 2020
• ISBN: 9781973694809

Joe Martin

Been driving for 35 years on various conditioned roads. Howled off 22% grades, ice and snow, and one lane roads.

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INTRODUCTION

What defines me as a professional? My training started as a very young boy by riding along with my dad. He would talk to me about what was expected of me as a professional driver. His quote, If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys, refers to the professional drivers and skills that require higher pay.

Learning to Become a Problem-Solver

The equipment we used and the services that were available to the truck driver at that time required mechanical skills, strength, and endurance. The first three systems a professional would have to know were the following: fuel, brake, and electrical. If there was ever a problem with any of those things, they could fix it on the road, and so many other drivers back then were always willing to help a stranded driver regardless of what they drove. They were recognized as the white knights of the highway. These men relied on faith and good decision-making to get the job done.

Learning the