A career as a truck driver offers job security, excellent pay and the ability to see the states. But it isn't always living the dream. This is especially true when you are stuck on the road for an extended period of time.
A lack of entertainment and stimulation can lead to drowsiness, which is a trucker’s worst enemy. It is estimated that drowsiness is responsible for more than 20,000 accidents each year. This is all the more reason why truckers should find ways to keep themselves entertained and awake while they are on the road.
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Self-Reflection
The solitude will get to some drivers, but a lot of truckers enjoy the time to themselves for self-reflection. Long, quiet drives are ideal for thinking about what you have done in your life and what you will do with the rest of your life.
Few people take the time to reflect on their life very often as they are always caught up in projects at work and family life at home. Truckers, however, have plenty of time to reflect on the day.
The best part is that this is a great way to keep your mind occupied and help pass the time.
Collect Cool Things
The beauty of being on the road is that you have access to all sorts of cool roadside shops. Many of these shops offer unique items you aren’t likely to find at your local Walmart.
So when you stop to fuel up, grab a bite to eat or use the restroom, pick up a souvenir and add it to your collection. It is a fun way to remember each new destination you reach.
Awesome Apps
Modern truckers have a tool that their predecessors didn’t: Smartphones.
Smartphones provide limitless opportunities to stay busy and entertained. For example, there are several music apps you can utilize to listen to music, sports and podcasts. You can even listen to full episodes of radio favorites like Car Talk and The King Biscuit Flower Hour.
Heck, you can even subscribe to Netflix and watch your favorite television shows and movies while you are taking a break.
Keep an Audio Diary
Someday, you might sit down and write a story about all of your adventures on the road. Don’t just think you can remember everything that happens, memories fail. Instead, keep an audio diary of the day’s events on your smartphone or on a portable tape recorder.
Even if you don't wind up writing a novel, at least you can spend your golden years listening to your own adventures.
Photography
The prices of nice cameras have gone down over the years. And even if you can’t afford a fancy camera, your smartphone has one that will do just fine.
Without a doubt, you see a lot of memorable things while you are traveling around the states. When you stop for breaks, break out the camera and take some shots of the scenery.
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