Trucking driving during the day and night each come with their own challenges.
There are many differences between night driving and day driving when it comes to trucking. While you may have a preference, your delivery schedule and its flexibility are the main factors when it comes to what time of day you’ll have to drive. Either way, remember that your body will need time to adjust to a new sleeping schedule, and you should be aware of not taking on more than you can handle. Getting enough rest is crucial for all truck drivers, and it is critical that truck drivers are always wide awake and alert.
Finding Parking
For many truckers, driving at night or during the day comes down to their pickup and delivery schedule. However, there’s also a huge third factor that you may not think is a big deal- parking. Often, a trucker has to revolve their whole schedule around finding a place to park for the night, since truck stops are very busy. Most truck drivers aim to park by 5 pm if they were planning on parking at a truck stop. However, if they knew they were going to be in a busy area at night after 5 pm, TruckingTruth.com suggests you schedule your trip so that you can park at your customer’s lot.
Traffic
Whether you are driving at day or night, it’s essential to be aware of the traffic on your trip. Of course, driving through the night almost always means less traffic than driving mid-day to early afternoon. If you are going through a major city during peak rush hour, it’s a given that you’ll be sitting in a significant amount of traffic. Your route should always be planned out ahead of time and should revolve around traffic patterns. You may find that taking a half an hour stop will save you hours of sitting in traffic, depending on the time.
Have A Flexible Schedule
While truckers usually have a personal preference, a good trucker should ultimately be able to drive at any time of day or night. Your schedule may depend on your load and what the freight dictates, and most truckers drive plenty of daytime and nighttime hours. As long as you are alert and rested, a good trucker should be able to drive at any time.
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