These 3 Myths About Canadian Truckers Simply Aren't True

Thanks to Hollywood and popular culture, Canadian truckers have been given many colourful stereotypes over the years.

While some of us might embody the very same characters of the actors we see on television, not all of us live up to these funny expectations! In fact, the very definition of “truck driver” might just blow your mind. For starters, more and more females are getting in the driver’s seat these days, so if you were expecting a big, burly, bearded driver in plaid, try again!

There are so many myths on the internet, but we’ve selected the best three for our commercial trucking audience.

Truckers Are Messy

For some reason, people like to imagine that truck drivers are straight out of an episode of Hoarders, and live in their trucks. While it’s true that many commercial truckers put in long hours on the road, most Hino truck cabs are immaculate and truck drivers recognize the value and importance of a clean ride. Sure, you might grab a bite to eat behind the wheel and forget about that empty Tim Horton’s cup, but anybody who spends as much time behind the wheel as a truck driver knows that being comfortable starts and ends with a neat vehicle. Truck drivers need to be experienced enough to drive through rain or snow, sleet or hail; congested highways, or back road construction, so you better believe they keep an eye on their truck’s appearance!

Truckers Only Eat Junk Food

When the average driver goes on a road trip, it’s true that the comforting glow of those golden arches at McDonalds, or the smell of fresh coffee and donuts at Tim Hortons lures you in off the exit ramp. But for truck drivers,what they eat is just as important as the job itself. Many commercial truck drivers complete 60-80 hour workweeks, which means they generally miss out on nutritious, home-cooked meals. But, that doesn’t mean every driver opts to eat fast-food. Many of the best service centres in Ontario cater to commercial truckers, and serve up fresh, hot food options in typical restaurant style at all hours of the night. Several pit stops have also integrated small grocery stores that sell fresh fruit or food 24 hours a day, so truckers don’t only have to eat from greasy joints that tend to be the only places open at odd hours of the night.

Truckers Are Poor

“Go to school, or you’ll end up like that truck driver!” Sound familiar? Actually, if somebody tells you this, consider yourself lucky! Because commercial trucking is such a precarious industry, it pays well. Long hours, hard deliveries, non-stop work weeks, and personal fatigue and exhaustion are all components of the job, so it’s no surprise that companies pay more for people to stick it out. Salaries can climb up to $80,000 and beyond, with benefits, especially if you start young and work your way up and into the company. Most commercial truckers become fleet managers, or even go into their own line of business after a few years behind the wheel making deliveries, so opportunities are endless.

Don’t let trucking myths dissuade you from starting a career in Canada’s commercial trucking industry! The market is growing, and now more than ever, new 2018 trucks are paving the way for success with incredible technology, savvy safety upgrades, and exceptional industry performance. Check out our new Hino trucks for sale today! Just getting started? Take a look at our pre-owned Hino trucks for sale for a great deal on growing your fleet.

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