This Truckin' Life


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The book is a set of reflections and recollections of a driver's 40 plus years in the hard and unforgiving world of the haulage and transport industry. It delves into the methods resorted to, in order to survive and make ends meet for him and his family, in a world where the driver is considered the lowest of the low. There is both humour and pathos and some love and some violence. There are tales of underhand dealings, fiddles and thievery. It tells of times when truck driving was a man's world. Hard relentless toil, long, unsocial hours when there was no power steering and all gearboxes were constant mesh. When roping and sheeting was the norm. When trucking wasn't just a job. It was a way of life




The Diesel Brothers


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Feel like somebody hit the brakes on your Diesel Brothers cravings? Discover how you can keep the gas going with this rip-roaring ride behind the scenes of Discovery Channel's popular series Diesel Brothers. In the world of monster trucks, no one builds bigger and more extreme rides—and has more fun in the process—than Heavy D, Diesel Dave, and their crew at DieselSellerz. Their larger-than-life creations and awesome truck giveaways are legendary, but for those less fortunate who haven’t had the opportunity to experience a Bros’ souped-up truck, this thrill-ride of a book is the next best thing. Learn the epic and inspirational stories behind Heavy D and Diesel Dave’s business and personal lives, from the guys’ first meeting, to their early adventures building DieselSellerz, to their successful business venture with Redbeard, Muscle, and the rest of the fearless staff. In addition to learning about the Bros’ two-year Mormon missions, humble beginnings, and world travels, you’ll also get the unforgettable details of their hilarious, most well-known pranks, and the remarkable stories behind the personalities that have made Diesel Brothers one of the fastest growing and most popular reality TV shows. But wait—there’s more! The book is chock full of essential advice for anyone who’d like to get in on the action. Whether you’re a die-hard monster truck fan or just looking for inspiration to upgrade that piece of junk in your garage, Heavy D and his crew are here to show you how it’s done. You’ll learn how to find the best bargain in the junkyard, how to play hardball with tough-talking dealers, and how to turn that sad sack heap of parts into a badass diesel vehicle. What are you waiting for? Get out there and let diesel freedom ring!




Vans and the Truckin' Life


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This Truckin' Life. a Memoir


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This book is an autobiographical piece about the author's life in transport. It is an updated & revised set of recollections of 40+ years in the hard, unforgiving world of the haulage & transport industry. Numerous anecdotes and pictures have been added It delves into the methods resorted to in order to survive and make ends meet for a truck driver and his family in a world where the truck driver is deemed to be the lowest of the low. The anecdotes herein possess both humour & pathos, some love and some violence mixed with tales of underhand dealings, fiddles and outright thievery. It tells of a time when truck driving was the male's domain. Hard relentless toil, long unsocial hours, no power steering, low pay and when all gearboxes were of the constant mesh variety. When roping & sheeting was the norm and numerous nights were spent away from home and how truck driving wasn't just an employment choice - IT WAS A WAY OF LIFE!







The Big Rig


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Long-haul trucks have been described as sweatshops on wheels. The typical long-haul trucker works the equivalent of two full-time jobs, often for little more than minimum wage. But it wasn’t always this way. Trucking used to be one of the best working-class jobs in the United States. The Big Rig explains how this massive degradation in the quality of work has occurred, and how companies achieve a compliant and dedicated workforce despite it. Drawing on more than 100 in-depth interviews and years of extensive observation, including six months training and working as a long-haul trucker, Viscelli explains in detail how labor is recruited, trained, and used in the industry. He then shows how inexperienced workers are convinced to lease a truck and to work as independent contractors. He explains how deregulation and collective action by employers transformed trucking’s labor markets--once dominated by the largest and most powerful union in US history--into an important example of the costs of contemporary labor markets for workers and the general public.




The Masked Driver


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From out of the skies comes the thundering rocket trail of the greatest super-hero in American Memory, The Masked Driver. Blind singing star Sonny Smith travels the entire world performing with the most famous country singing stars. Little do his adoring fans realize that in his secret identity he is the bold and daring MASKED DRIVER, who has dedicated his life to protecting the Heroes of the American Highways, those brave men and women who drive the trucks and deliver everything we eat wear and use in our lives. Ride with The MASKED DRIVER as he puts his life on the line to fight against evil in this exciting new adventure novel by famous author David Allen Russell.




Life of a Truck Driver


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Trucks


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Explores the world of trucks from big to small and fast to slow.