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Author : J. Elizabeth Thornton
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781477161623
Does the world of trucking fit you? Would you like to take a glimpse into that world? Could a more informed decision benefit you? Come with me for a look into a driver's world.
Author : Rothe, J. Peter (John Peter)
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1412839408
This is a book about truck driver's lives, risks, and views on safety. As "a "group, truckers represent a significant population of road users whose high-exposure driving creates a major challenge for safety. Research into the larger social, political, and economic forces that affect trucker's safety problems has been scarce. "The Trucker's World "comes to terms with the socioeconomic environment that contributes to breakdown in trucker safety and chronicles the lives and times of truckers as they try to make ends meet. It analyzes driver risk by exploring the reasons, reactions, and consequences of risk. The author approaches his task with a research question: Why is the average trucker continuously placed in conditions that, according to truckers, demand risky driving? As a result of direct experience with truckers and trucking, Rothe observes that truck drivers act as they do to gain autonomy over their work, freedom from control of others, and assurance of a reasonable livelihood. In order to maintain a sufficient income in the transportation market, even the most serious drivers perform tasks that often impinge on lethality and safety, not as blatant radicals or daredevils fighting the system, but as persons responding to the fear that they may lose their livelihood in trucking. The thrust in trucker safety has followed a victimization philosophy in which emphasis on interventions has been aimed directly at truckers. Rothe contends that safety programs would work better if they emphasized what influences, motivates, or encourages truckers to take chances on the road. With this in mind, he analyzes driver risk, vehicle maintenance, owner-operator, company driver, policing, home life, drugs and alcohol, government regulations, and hours of service as they are seen by truckers, industry officials, and others. Expanding our vision to encompass essential factors in the socioeconomic reality of the truck-driving culture. Rothe elucidates the far-reaching consequences that safety issues have for truckers, other road users, policymakers, and traffic safety educators.
Author : Finn Murphy
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780393608724
“There’s nothing semi about Finn Murphy’s trucking tales of The Long Haul.”—Sloane Crosley, Vanity Fair More than thirty years ago, Finn Murphy dropped out of college to become a long-haul trucker. Since then he’s covered more than a million miles as a mover, packing, loading, hauling people’s belongings all over America. In The Long Haul, Murphy recounts with wit, candor, and charm the America he has seen change over the decades and the poignant, funny, and often haunting stories of the people he encounters on the job.
Author : Gayle Tompkins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798218002169
Calling all kids young and old to come along on this interesting ride through the world of trucking. Learn about what these men and women do and get a glimpse into what's involved in the industry.
Author : Billie A. Kennedy
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781479782482
Have you ever wondered behind the scenes what a trucker's life must be like driving a big rig? You will be surprised and enlightened to learn the real truth about the men and women that navigate their 18 wheelers 24/7 throughout the United States. The author, a truck driver herself, shares her personal fi rsthand experience. The hard life she endured, and the unexpected events that took place while driving the interstate will amaze you! She leaves no stone unturned painting a clear picture of what thousands of truckers have to deal with on a daily basis. It's not just the traffi c or the load they're hauling, such things like stress: family problems, prostitutes, chiselers, and personal health are all part of the trucking world. Many events are humorous while others are shockingly mind sobering!
Author : M. Grube,Melissa Grube
Publisher : Decent Hill
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06
Category : Truck drivers
ISBN : 9781936085071
Get an inside peek into the trucking industry from someone who has driven all kinds of trucks for twenty years. Find answers to all those trucker questions you've always had. Learn the do's and don'ts of the trade. Get informed and entertained all at the same time. Written in an informal, free-flowing style, Trucker Paradise is easy to read and will keep you engaged till the very last page. An absolute must read for anyone contemplating a career in the trucking business or for anyone interested in lifting the veil off of this little-understood industry.
Author : David M. Friedman,Carol Mitchell,Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis Program (U.S.)
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Bus lines
ISBN : 9780309087551
TRB's Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis Program (CTBSSP) Synthesis 2: Security Measures in the Commercial Trucking and Bus Industries addresses key security threats to the commercial trucking and bus industries, risk management techniques available to assess potential threats, employee/driver hiring procedures, and more.
Author : Juan Francisco Elices Agudo
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 3039106910
This study explores five major narratives of Ghanian-born novelist William Boyd from a satiric point of view. Boyd's novels and short stories take up some of the particular traits of satire, a genre which has gradually lost the impact it had in the eighteenth century. This book analyses the satiric spirit of four novels and one short story: A Good Man in Africa, An Ice-Cream War, Stars and Bars, Armadillo and The Destiny of Nathalie 'X'. It looks at the way Boyd approaches crucial events in twentieth-century history and how he unmasks the follies that underlay most of them. It also deals with issues such as the effects of British colonialism in Africa, the superficiality of Hollywood's film industry and the shortcomings of modern urban civilisation. The theoretical framework of this study is based on the analysis of recent satire criticism.
Author : Edna Bonacich,Jake B. Wilson
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780801459474
In Getting the Goods, Edna Bonacich and Jake B. Wilson focus on the Southern California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach—which together receive 40 percent of the nearly $2 trillion worth of goods imported annually to the United States—to examine the impact of the logistics revolution on workers in transportation and distribution. Built around the invention of shipping containers and communications technology, the logistics revolution has enabled giant retailers like Wal-Mart and Target to sell cheap consumer products made using low-wage labor in developing countries. The goods are shipped through an efficient, low-cost, intermodal freight system, in which containers are moved from factories in Asia to distribution centers across the United States without ever being opened. Bonacich and Wilson follow the flow of imports from Asian factories, exploring the roles of importers, container shipping companies, the ports, railroad and trucking companies, and warehouses. At each stage, Getting the Goods raises important questions about how the logistics revolution affects logistics workers. Drawing extensively on interviews with workers and managers at all levels of the supply chain, on industry reports, and on economic data, Bonacich and Wilson find that, in general, conditions have deteriorated for workers. But they also discover that changes in the system of production and distribution provide new strategic opportunities for labor to gain power. A much-needed corrective to both uncritical celebrations of containerization and the global economy and pessimistic predictions about the future of the U.S. labor movement, Getting the Goods will become required reading for scholars and students in sociology, political economy, and labor studies.
Author : Gary McKechnie
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-19
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781426205316
Countless travel books display some aspect or region of America, but USA 101 stitches together a whole crazy quilt of iconic places, events, fairs, and festivals that celebrates our country in all its quirky diversity. Whoever you are, wherever you’re going, whatever you like to do, it’s here somewhere. And if you just stay home and travel armchair-style you’ll still find this guide a vivid, often humorous, always fascinating blend of world-famous and distinctly local places and events that add up to a national portrait. Here are fivescore and one indelibly American destinations, from the Statue of Liberty to the Golden Gate Bridge, from Graceland to Disneyland; perennial sporting rituals like the Army-Navy football game, the Indy 500, the Soap Box Derby, and the Little League World Series; plus dozens more favorite institutions old and new, from Native American powwows to the Miss America Pageant and monster truck rallies. USA 101 features entertaining descriptive narratives—concise, lively sketches that capture each selection’s history and special appeal—as well as detailed practical advice and essential information for visiting. Well seasoned by eclectic, irresistible sidebars, this guide is a panorama of treasured traditions, favorite pastimes, and beloved national possessions that will surprise, amuse, and inform even the most sophisticated traveler.
Author : Chris Holmlund
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780231850643
Sylvester Stallone has been a defining part of American film for nearly four decades. He has made an impact on world entertainment in a surprisingly diverse range of capacities – as actor, writer, producer, and director – all while maintaining a monolithic presence. With The Ultimate Stallone Reader, this icon finally receives concerted academic attention. Eleven original essays by internationally-known scholars examine Stallone's contributions to mainstream cinema, independent film, and television. This volume also offers innovative approaches to star, gender, and celebrity studies, performance analysis, genre criticism, industry and reception inquiry, and the question of what it means to be an auteur. Ultimately, The Ultimate Stallone Reader investigates the place that Sylvester Stallone occupies within an industry and a culture that have both undergone much evolution, and how his work has reflected and even driven these changes.
Author : Forrest Rhodes
Publisher : Forrest Rhodes
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Are you interested in working from home by starting a profitable freight brokerage business? Do you want a done-for-you guide from start to finish that brings you closer to your dream of becoming a successful freight broker? If this is you, then read on… In today’s world, the freight brokerage industry is growing continuously and it is very rewarding to become a freight broker if you build upon the right foundation. For instance, a freight broker can profit anywhere between 10% and 35% per any shipment they handle. Starting out at first could fetch you around $100 to $500 per shipment. Upon building professional networks and having some solid experience to go with it, you could earn as much as $5,175 for every shipment. Multiplying this value with the number of shipments handled per day can be astonishing! However, the reason most new freight brokers fail to succeed is because they lack proper knowledge and understanding of the business and what they hope to achieve. Before commencing a new freight brokerage business, you have to take into account several factors, one of which is getting educated. This is likely the most critical factor to consider when starting your brokerage business. The key to success is knowledge and to be successful, you must be well-informed about the freight moving industry. Asides from knowledge, you must be ready to build your network of shippers and carriers, as well as being ready to take on any financial obligations of the business, and several others The reason why I have written this book, The Freight Broker Book, is to demystify the complexities you will face as a new freight broker and to educate you on the ins and out of how to run a successful freight brokerage business from start to finish. Below is a snippet of what you will learn; · How to get the right training and experience to aid your journey to become a freight broker. · Choosing the right legal framework for your business. · How to develop a solid business plan that attracts investors and for easy access to loans. · Finding carriers and shippers for your business. · The essential paperwork and documentation to maintain and key points to note while at it such as carrier-broker agreement, bill of lading, load confirmation, rate agreement, etc. · Fulfilling the legal requirements to function as a freight broker such as your operating authority, processing agents, surety bond or trust fund, etc. · How to narrow down your target market audience for the best possible results in your business. · How to operate your business smoothly and get it going as well as handling problems you will encounter. And a whole lot more! This book, written in an easy-to-understand style with little to no technical jargon is a must-have for every freight broker, especially if you are justing starting out. So, what more are you waiting for? To get started in running a profitable freight brokerage business from the comfort of your home, simply get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW
Author : Nick Redfern
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781477706855
Just what makes a locale one of the world's most mysterious places is a subject open to debate. But if Bigfoot, UFOs, and chain-rattling ghosts all appear in one particular location, time and again, along with a fantastic range of other bizarre phenomena, then this is highly suggestive that the place is truly weird and mysterious in the extreme. Readers will learn startling truths of these amazing, paranormal locations and uncanny hot spots. Included are eerie haunts scattered across the United States, Russia, Canada, and just about everywhere in between, including such infamous locales as Death Valley, the Bermuda Triangle, Loch Ness, and even the New York City subway. Also addressed are the various theories that have been posited to explain why such places have become so infinitely weird in the first place. This is a wild tour of the world and its many rich cultures and folklore that reveals the top twenty-five places on Earth that are...well...incredibly weird and mysterious.
Author : Robert McParland
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-10
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781476686615
The 1970s saw a wave of singer-songwriters flood the airwaves and concert halls across the United States. This book organizes the stories of approximately 150 artists whose songs created the soundtrack to people's lives during the decade that forever shaped musical composition. Some well-known, others less known, these artists were the song-poets and storytellers who wrote their own music and lyrics. Featuring biographical information and discography overviews for each artist, this is the only one-volume encyclopedic overview of this topic. Featured artists include Carole King and James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Gordon Lightfoot, Elvis Costello and dozens of other song-poets of the seventies.
Author : Gary D. Rhodes
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0739125680
Edgar G. Ulmer: Detour on Poverty Row examines the full scope of the career of this often overlooked film auteur, with essays exploring individual films, groups of films (such as his important work in film noir), repetitive themes appearing across the spectrum of his work, and a case study of three essays analyzing The Black Cat (1934).