5 Ways Truckers Can Enjoy Holidays on the Road
Photo of Coca-Cola truck lit up in the holiday spirit courtesy of Wiki Commons:
Photo of Coca-Cola truck lit up in the holiday spirit courtesy of Wiki Commons: Stengaard
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No one likes to spend the holidays at work, let alone on the road, far from family and friends. But, that’s the fate of many truck drivers. It’s hard, no doubt about it, but there are things drivers can do to make these mobile holidays easier for themselves and their families.
Be Flexible
You don’t always control your own schedule, so plan accordingly. Don’t overschedule holiday activities if you don’t know for sure that work will allow you to attend. It’s better to have to schedule something at the last minute than to make big plans and be forced to cancel. Allow some flexibility as to where and when the activities will take place.
Ignore the Calendar
Yes, the calendar tells us that Christmas is always December 25, New Year’s Eve is December 31 and Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November, but since when have truckers played by the rules?
If your schedule doesn’t allow you to be home on the holiday calendar dates, reschedule them. Holidays are about getting together with family and friends and if that means Christmas comes on December 26 or Thanksgiving is on the fourth Tuesday, that’s okay. Not being home on a certain date doesn’t mean you have to skip the holiday altogether.
Use Technology
You don’t have to settle for a phone call. Social media and technology make it possible to do everything but smell the turkey. Many drivers use Skype, Facebook, Instagram and other means to participate vicariously in holiday celebrations they can’t attend. Streaming video and Snapchat can put you right at the table.
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