Changing Gears: The Experiences and Observations of a Retired State Investigator Turned Rookie Truck Driver
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (975 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1491712643 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 220 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The information in this book would be extremely helpful to anyone who may be consider entering this industry, currently attending a commercial drivers school or simply entertaining for anyone just curious about what it was like to drive tractor and trailer, from a professional point of view.. The author, a retired State Investigator, goes on a nine month journey and chronicles his experiences of driving a big rig. This book gives the reader a rare peak into the world of driving an 18 wheeler across country. The book includes the authors experiences, the mistakes he made, recommendations to help new drivers and observations about the industry in general
. About the Author Chris O'Hanlon retired in 2004 after 27 years as a Supervising Investigator for the State of California and 25 years as a lead instructor at the San Jose Regional Police Academy, teaching KOGA arrest & Control techniques and Self Defense Techniques. He currently coaches gymnastics and lives in Monument, Colorado with his wife Meriam and two daughters Alyssa and Kristin
Chris O'Hanlon retired in 2004 after 27 years as a Supervising Investigator for the State of California and 25 years as a lead instructor at the San Jose Regional Police Academy, teaching KOGA arrest & Control techniques and Self Defense Techniques. He currently coaches gymnastics and lives in Monument, Colorado with his wife Meriam and two daughters Alyssa and Kristin.
KF said Great information for anyone just getting into 18 wheel truck. Great information for anyone just getting into 18 wheel truck driving.A little more information about the orientation process would have made an excellent first chapter: When signing on to a trucking firm you will be bussed to their home terminal and put up in a hotel at their expense. I chose a trucking firm close to my home so I wouldn't have to take a bus or spend time in a hotel with a roommate I did not know (and the bedbugs). So be . "THIS BOOK IS AMAZING; GIVING A TRUE INSIGHT AS WHAT IT IS TO BE A "TRUCKER" IN THE USA" according to Kolani. I recently lost my job and was thinking about going into the trucking industry and had a lot of misconceptions and was very reticent about making that first step toward a new career. After reading Mr. O'Hanlon's book it gave me a great insight into the trucking industry and where get the best training possible; including the details of what to look for when becoming a "trucker". I love my new career and now I am able to provide for my fam. CHRISTOPHER O HANLON said This Book Perfectly Defines The First Year Of An Over The Road Driver.. I received a copy of your book. You did a great job! You perfectly defined the first year of an over the road driver. I would like to buy more copies for our students. I think your book would be beneficial to our students. I also want to plug the book on our Social Media Sites."Eric Haney, Director, CDL College