The Chicago Driver

by Ken Skaggs

c 2000 


Table of Contents

Introduction.................................................2
You are a Professional Driver.......................3
Attitude is Aptitude.....................................4
Ending Road Rage........................................5
How to Prevent TrafficJams.........................6
Prepare to Merge..........................................7
Everybody is Not as Smart as You...............8
The Mr. Magoo Syndrome...........................9
Don't Let an Accident be Your Fault..........10
Laws That Should be..................................11
Always Have a Way Out.............................12
Ignorance is Not Bliss.................................13
Save on Wear and Tear...............................14
Do The Math...............................................15
The Thirty Second Rule...............................16
Safety First...................................................17
Backing up...................................................18
Gravel Pit Etiquette......................................19
Hiring and Keeping Good People.................20
Climbing the Trucking Ladder.....................21
Mirrors Block Your View.............................22
The Worst Drivers.......................................23
Other Noteworthy Ideas...............................24
Getting your C.D.L........................................25
No Brainer Quiz............................................26
Answers to No Brainer Quiz........................27
Trucking Industry Overview........................28
Definitions....................................................29