Can truckers listen to music?

Sirius XM Radio SXM is widely used by drivers. Despite the monthly fee, a lot of truckers choose this as their go-to for music, talk-radio, etc. when driving. Two of the top stations they recommend are Road Dog Trucking Radio and Willie’s Roadhouse.

What is the most common complaint car drivers have against truck drivers?

As you probably would expect, money issues, including rates and getting enough miles, are the top reason drivers leave. Complaints about not getting enough miles have risen in the past year as the economy and freight have softened.

Can a trucking company legally record you?

Under California law, employers are prohibited from requiring employees to submit to photographs or fingerprints that the employer intends to share with another employer or a third party to the detriment of the employee.

Do truckers actually talk to each other?

The CB radio was the most popular way to communicate with each other before the 2000s. Some use a more evolved radio system, such as a satellite radio service like Sirius or XM, to replace their CB radio. All in all, truckers love to talk and, thanks to technology, drivers have endless possibilities for communicating.

What do truck drivers listen to on the road?

Listening to audiobooks, podcasts and radio. Most truck drivers are listening to something on the road, both behind the wheel — as long as you’re staying alert while driving — and during time off in their sleeper berth.

What are problems that truck drivers face?

Some of them are the lack of qualified drivers, more than 26\% of truckers are aged 55 years and older, unsatisfactory working conditions, low pay, new and tougher driver regulations, drug tests and policy, not enough home time etc. The driver shortage affects the entire economy.

Do truck drivers have dash cameras?

In the trucking industry, more and more fleets and drivers are installing road-facing and driver-facing dash cams because of the various benefits they offer. Today, truck dash cams are playing a pivotal role by affecting many important areas, e.g., insurance discounts, driver training, and increased safety.