Being a trucker in RL... less awe inspiring than ETS2
Posted: 05 Sep 2017 19:30
Hello,
this morning I had a talk with a guy I have met. He's driving trucks and busses since... ever.
So I took the opportunity to hammer him a bit about real life trucking, especially because I'd like to get a real truck driver license.
Well... let's say he's not been really optimistic.
If you work since less than 5 years: work 12-13h a day, for a measly 1000 euros monthly wage. This includes 13-14th monthly pay too.
If you drive a bus you can get to 1300 euros, but only because some customers leave a tip.
But - and this was directed at me - they exclusively allow in experienced drivers. You don't stand a chance being hired if you don't have 1-3 years of trucking practice. No, they don't care about your objections (that is: how am I meant to acquire experience if I don't get hired?). There are zillions of half unemployed experienced truckers for them to care about you.
He says there are 3 times as many truck drivers compared to those really needed, therefore even top trucking companies treat them like garbage.
I asked him, what about if I open my own trucking operation? And he said me there is an incredibly strong cartel, they just won't let your new company take any good job.
I am talking about Italy and a region of Spain here, even if he said Italy is somewhat friendlier to newcomers (but wage is still massively crap while life costs more).
this morning I had a talk with a guy I have met. He's driving trucks and busses since... ever.
So I took the opportunity to hammer him a bit about real life trucking, especially because I'd like to get a real truck driver license.
Well... let's say he's not been really optimistic.
If you work since less than 5 years: work 12-13h a day, for a measly 1000 euros monthly wage. This includes 13-14th monthly pay too.
If you drive a bus you can get to 1300 euros, but only because some customers leave a tip.
But - and this was directed at me - they exclusively allow in experienced drivers. You don't stand a chance being hired if you don't have 1-3 years of trucking practice. No, they don't care about your objections (that is: how am I meant to acquire experience if I don't get hired?). There are zillions of half unemployed experienced truckers for them to care about you.
He says there are 3 times as many truck drivers compared to those really needed, therefore even top trucking companies treat them like garbage.
I asked him, what about if I open my own trucking operation? And he said me there is an incredibly strong cartel, they just won't let your new company take any good job.
I am talking about Italy and a region of Spain here, even if he said Italy is somewhat friendlier to newcomers (but wage is still massively crap while life costs more).