Truck Drivers in British Columbia
When the general public in the British Columbia (B.C) think about investing in transport sector, they usually think of passenger transportation. This is mainly because deteriorations and improvements in passenger transportation are very noticeable and hence immediately felt by the people.
Improvements in cargo and goods transport have a direct impact on peoples’ well-being – maybe even to a higher degree.
However, this impact most of the time is not a top of individuals mind.
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However, this impact most of the time is not a top of individuals mind.
Challenges faced by truck drivers in trucking industry usually do not make front page news.Hitherto, the industry gives services that are crucial to Canadians daily lives. Almost all food eaten in Canada and leisure items enjoyed and the roofs under which Canadians live at one point they were delivered by trucks.
Trucking industry is a major employer in the B.C, with almost 1.5 per cent of the B.C labor force employed as truckers. Truck drivers transport furniture, food, lumber, clothing, packages and other commodities to companies, individuals and businesses.
In British Columbia 80% of truck driver are wage earners. These truckers are either employed by company or self-employed. Employed truck drivers work for a company that assign them a truck for a given period of time.
A company may own two to hundreds of trucks depending on its size. The truck driver transport a curtain cargo as an employee of the company.
Self-employed truck drivers on other hand own their own trucks (either leases or fully owned) and they are wholly responsible for their own transport arrangements.
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Self-employed truck drivers on other hand own their own trucks (either leases or fully owned) and they are wholly responsible for their own transport arrangements.
Self-employed truckers may have employees that Help them.
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Self-employed truckers may have employees that Help them.
These research paper will examine types of truck drivers found in the B.C and the social economic and political challenges they face in their way of life.
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These research paper will examine types of truck drivers found in the B.C and the social economic and political challenges they face in their way of life.
There are three types of truck drivers in the B.C: Heavy-truck drivers, delivery truck drivers and sales workers/ drivers. Heavy truck drivers,
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There are three types of truck drivers in the B.C: Heavy-truck drivers, delivery truck drivers and sales workers/ drivers. Heavy truck drivers,
drive moto vehicles with capacity to carry 26,000 per gross weight of the vehicle. They transport goods between Provence’s,
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drive moto vehicles with capacity to carry 26,000 per gross weight of the vehicle. They transport goods between Provence’s,
cities and at time across country and most of the time they are away from home for a number of days.
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cities and at time across country and most of the time they are away from home for a number of days.
Delivery truck drivers or light-truck drivers drive moto vehicles with capacity to carry goods weighing less than 26000 pounds per gross weight of the vehicle.
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Delivery truck drivers or light-truck drivers drive moto vehicles with capacity to carry goods weighing less than 26000 pounds per gross weight of the vehicle.
In working day they drive to different destinations within the local areas or the city. They mostly distribute freight from center of distribution to businesses and homes.
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In working day they drive to different destinations within the local areas or the city. They mostly distribute freight from center of distribution to businesses and homes.
Sales workers or drivers operate light trucks on well-known routes to deliver goods, sell new commodities to existing customers and to lobby new clients. They are allowed to accept payments for freight delivered.
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Sales workers or drivers operate light trucks on well-known routes to deliver goods, sell new commodities to existing customers and to lobby new clients. They are allowed to accept payments for freight delivered.
For one to qualify for a truck driver position usually must have a high school diploma, even though heavy truckers require a driver who have at least two years’ experience.
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For one to qualify for a truck driver position usually must have a high school diploma, even though heavy truckers require a driver who have at least two years’ experience.
All the three needs a driver who have license to work in Canada and the B.C.
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All the three needs a driver who have license to work in Canada and the B.C.
sales workers and light truck drivers must receive training on the job both in the road and in the classroom.
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sales workers and light truck drivers must receive training on the job both in the road and in the classroom.
Driver mentor rides with new employee to familiarize them to their new task.
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Driver mentor rides with new employee to familiarize them to their new task.
Heavy-truck drivers need a commercial driver’s license which requires them to pass driving and knowledge test. They are also get authorizations for transporting dangerous materials and driving specialized trucks.
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Heavy-truck drivers need a commercial driver’s license which requires them to pass driving and knowledge test. They are also get authorizations for transporting dangerous materials and driving specialized trucks. Most of British Columbia loads are transported to the United States (US), consequently truck drivers are required to have cross border knowledge.
This means that goods to be transported must be cleared trough Canadian and American customs- depending on the way travelled.
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This means that goods to be transported must be cleared trough Canadian and American customs- depending on the way travelled.
Any driver working for a company that transport freight to US must be subjected to a random pre-employment alcohol and drug testing as per the American laws.
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Any driver working for a company that transport freight to US must be subjected to a random pre-employment alcohol and drug testing as per the American laws.
Trucking plays a significant role in the B.C economy and Canadian economy at large.
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Trucking plays a significant role in the B.C economy and Canadian economy at large.
In 2004 more than 53% percent of the Canadian products were shipped to United States through the road.
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In 2004 more than 53% percent of the Canadian products were shipped to United States through the road.
While 78% of Canadian imports were shipped in to the country through truck transport. However, because of steady growth of the sector,
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While 78% of Canadian imports were shipped in to the country through truck transport. However, because of steady growth of the sector,
aging workers and occupation declining popularity, the industry is likely to severe shortage of qualified truck drivers.
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aging workers and occupation declining popularity, the industry is likely to severe shortage of qualified truck drivers.
According to CTHRC 2003 more than thirty seven thousand drivers will be needed in Canada annually in the coming near future.
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According to CTHRC 2003 more than thirty seven thousand drivers will be needed in Canada annually in the coming near future.
Gender Truck driving is typically a male profession despite campaigns to encourage non-traditional jobs in BC. Women occupy a marginal proportion with this occupation.
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Gender Truck driving is typically a male profession despite campaigns to encourage non-traditional jobs in BC. Women occupy a marginal proportion with this occupation.
According to — 97 percent of BCs’ truckers are men. Some many factors have contributed to this situation,
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According to — 97 percent of BCs’ truckers are men. Some many factors have contributed to this situation,
though the numbers of hours that truckers spend outside their homes is considered the major drawback for females who would wish to join the occupation.
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though the numbers of hours that truckers spend outside their homes is considered the major drawback for females who would wish to join the occupation.
According to the census done in 2006 96 per cent of truck drivers employed in B.C were male.
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According to the census done in 2006 96 per cent of truck drivers employed in B.C were male.
While trucking in the B.C remains a male dominated occupation, the number of women earning commercial drivers’ licenses is increasing.
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While trucking in the B.C remains a male dominated occupation, the number of women earning commercial drivers’ licenses is increasing.
Even though females are gaining presence in this occupation, stereotype still persist. Some people view driving truck as unfeminine,
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Even though females are gaining presence in this occupation, stereotype still persist. Some people view driving truck as unfeminine,
they argue that women lack capacity and strength to control big rig. Nonetheless, research confirms otherwise. According to recently collected statistics,
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they argue that women lack capacity and strength to control big rig. Nonetheless, research confirms otherwise. According to recently collected statistics, female truckers are three time less likely to cause an accident and five time less likely to violate road safety regulation than their male truckers’ counterparts.
The B.C is experiencing shortage of truck drivers. Therefore it is now suitable time for women to pursue a job in this profession.
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The B.C is experiencing shortage of truck drivers. Therefore it is now suitable time for women to pursue a job in this profession.
While some companies are hesitant to employ women some encourage female to apply.
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While some companies are hesitant to employ women some encourage female to apply.
Age Majority of Truck drivers are mature people. With an average age of about 42 years for employed truckers and 45 years for the self-employed counterparts.
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Age Majority of Truck drivers are mature people. With an average age of about 42 years for employed truckers and 45 years for the self-employed counterparts.
It was estimated that the number of male truck drivers aged 55 and above are twice the number of truckers who are 30 years and below.
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It was estimated that the number of male truck drivers aged 55 and above are twice the number of truckers who are 30 years and below.
A study done in 2001 indicated that trucking average age has been increasing since 1987. Unless the situation changes,
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A study done in 2001 indicated that trucking average age has been increasing since 1987. Unless the situation changes,
the occupation will face a large number of retirement in the coming years. However, truck drivers remain more in labor force.
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the occupation will face a large number of retirement in the coming years. However, truck drivers remain more in labor force.
For example, according to Duchesne and Doreen (2004), trucking was the sixth among occupations with workers aged 65 years and above.
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For example, according to Duchesne and Doreen (2004), trucking was the sixth among occupations with workers aged 65 years and above.
Likewise, a study done in the United State found out that turnover rate for experienced and older truckers is lower because the employment has a lot of risks. (Min, Hokey & lambert 2002).
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Likewise, a study done in the United State found out that turnover rate for experienced and older truckers is lower because the employment has a lot of risks. (Min, Hokey & lambert 2002).
Lack of young truckers in the B.C trucking industry is worrisome. Only 4% of truckers were under 30 years in 2010,
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Lack of young truckers in the B.C trucking industry is worrisome. Only 4% of truckers were under 30 years in 2010,
compared with 20% in the BC labor force as whole.
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compared with 20% in the BC labor force as whole.
Correspondingly, faintly over one-quarter of truck drivers were between 20 to 35 years, whereas workers in the same age blanket account for 40% of the whole BC Provence labor force.
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Correspondingly, faintly over one-quarter of truck drivers were between 20 to 35 years, whereas workers in the same age blanket account for 40% of the whole BC Provence labor force.
This underscore the notion that today’s young people are less motivated to enter this occupation than in the previous generations.
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This underscore the notion that today’s young people are less motivated to enter this occupation than in the previous generations.
Several reasons have been associated with this phenomena-demanding lifestyle, negative perception of the occupation, and availability of stiff competition in the occupation (predominantly in construction).
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Several reasons have been associated with this phenomena-demanding lifestyle, negative perception of the occupation, and availability of stiff competition in the occupation (predominantly in construction). Furthermore, some transport companies demand for high minimum age than the one set by legislation.
This mainly because of high insurance cost that is related to young drivers (mainly in international transport). Experience is a major decisive factor when hiring a truck driver, according to Canadian Trucking Human ResourcesCouncil (CTHRC).
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This mainly because of high insurance cost that is related to young drivers (mainly in international transport). Experience is a major decisive factor when hiring a truck driver, according to Canadian Trucking Human ResourcesCouncil (CTHRC).
2003 the minimum experience required to drive a trailer is most of the time three years.
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2003 the minimum experience required to drive a trailer is most of the time three years.
Some of other reasons cited by employer include unsatisfactory working conditions (due to competition with other sectors, like mining, which provide better conditions of work) lack of training and experience.
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Some of other reasons cited by employer include unsatisfactory working conditions (due to competition with other sectors, like mining, which provide better conditions of work) lack of training and experience.
In addition young truck drivers are less inclined to work far away from home and they prefer working with less demanding and freewheeling schedules.
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In addition young truck drivers are less inclined to work far away from home and they prefer working with less demanding and freewheeling schedules.
Health According to Shields & Margot (2002) working for long hours leads to unhealthy changes in truck driver’s lifestyle.
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Health According to Shields & Margot (2002) working for long hours leads to unhealthy changes in truck driver’s lifestyle.
This changes may include lack of time to do physical exercise, poor eating habits, and lack of sleep time. Therefore,
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This changes may include lack of time to do physical exercise, poor eating habits, and lack of sleep time. Therefore,
truck drivers had one of the highest percentage of non-participation in the British Columbian’s labor market due to health and illness-related disabilities.
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truck drivers had one of the highest percentage of non-participation in the British Columbian’s labor market due to health and illness-related disabilities.
According to 2004 labor force survey truck drivers non-participation in labor market accounted for 4% compared to 3.1% for all workers.
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According to 2004 labor force survey truck drivers non-participation in labor market accounted for 4% compared to 3.1% for all workers.
Correspondingly, each truck driver lost in average nine days for health reasons in 2004.
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Correspondingly, each truck driver lost in average nine days for health reasons in 2004.
According to Labor and Income Dynamics 2002 survey about 70% of the truck drivers reported that their personal life and profession are somewhat or very stressful.
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According to Labor and Income Dynamics 2002 survey about 70% of the truck drivers reported that their personal life and profession are somewhat or very stressful.
This mainly because of irregular and long work hours that increase stress and truckers vulnerability to diseases.
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This mainly because of irregular and long work hours that increase stress and truckers vulnerability to diseases.
In addition trucker must adhere to the set schedules regardless of constraints that arise from traffic congestion, poor road conditions,
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In addition trucker must adhere to the set schedules regardless of constraints that arise from traffic congestion, poor road conditions, and customs delays among others. Truckers stress emanate from the fact that sometimes they are away from friends and family for days.
Truckers mainly suffer from musculoskeletal problems such as neck pain, back pains, leg pains and knee pains and hip problems.
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Truckers mainly suffer from musculoskeletal problems such as neck pain, back pains, leg pains and knee pains and hip problems.
Others suffer from diabetes, overweight or obesity and hypertension. Mental health disorders are very common among truckers.
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Others suffer from diabetes, overweight or obesity and hypertension. Mental health disorders are very common among truckers.
More specifically anxiety and stress are very common mental disorders among the B.Cs truck drivers. A large percentage of self-employed truckers does not have health insurance. Very few truckers visits health care providers regularly.
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More specifically anxiety and stress are very common mental disorders among the B.Cs truck drivers. A large percentage of self-employed truckers does not have health insurance. Very few truckers visits health care providers regularly.
Different compensation system In most case wage earners are paid by week and at times by hour, however this is not always the case for truck drivers.
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Different compensation system In most case wage earners are paid by week and at times by hour, however this is not always the case for truck drivers.
Truck drivers who specialize in local transport are paid depending on the trips they make (shipment) while truckers who specialize in long-distance transport are paid by the distance covered.
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Truck drivers who specialize in local transport are paid depending on the trips they make (shipment) while truckers who specialize in long-distance transport are paid by the distance covered.
Some companies implements bonus systems to motivate truck drivers and maintain their good driving records.
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Some companies implements bonus systems to motivate truck drivers and maintain their good driving records.
According to Hebert & Marjolanie (2005) this premiums account for a very small proportion of the truck driver income.
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According to Hebert & Marjolanie (2005) this premiums account for a very small proportion of the truck driver income.
He estimated that this premiums account for about 4% to 8% of the driver’s income. Most long distance are paid on piecemeal.
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He estimated that this premiums account for about 4% to 8% of the driver’s income. Most long distance are paid on piecemeal.
Today in the BC trucking companies pay their driver 30 to 40 cents per kilometer covered, their driver’s covers on average 10,000 and 15,000 kilometers per month.
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Today in the BC trucking companies pay their driver 30 to 40 cents per kilometer covered, their driver’s covers on average 10,000 and 15,000 kilometers per month.
In December 2014 the government of the B.C released new trucker’s rate structure, it provided fair wages for truckers.
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In December 2014 the government of the B.C released new trucker’s rate structure, it provided fair wages for truckers.
The Province government aimed at resolving undercutting that was making truckers serving at the port to have difficulties their pursuit for fair wage.
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The Province government aimed at resolving undercutting that was making truckers serving at the port to have difficulties their pursuit for fair wage.
Undercutting had raised tensions and had damagingly impacted on port’s operations. The B.C government worked hard in hand with Port Metro Vancouver,
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Undercutting had raised tensions and had damagingly impacted on port’s operations. The B.C government worked hard in hand with Port Metro Vancouver,
Government of Canada, mediators Corrin Bell and Vince Ready, truckers,
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Government of Canada, mediators Corrin Bell and Vince Ready, truckers,
and trucking industry for seven month to develop rate structure that improved working conditions and trucker’s wages.The new rules and rates provided fair compensation for truck drivers and their families.
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and trucking industry for seven month to develop rate structure that improved working conditions and trucker’s wages.The new rules and rates provided fair compensation for truck drivers and their families. They ensured Canada’s most-important and busiest port is stable, reliable and competitive for a long term.
Working conditions To get a clear picture of truck drivers working conditions, truckers were compared with other prevalent men occupations that require the same level of skills.
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Working conditions To get a clear picture of truck drivers working conditions, truckers were compared with other prevalent men occupations that require the same level of skills.
Hourly wages, weekly hours and weekly remunerations were used as working conditions indicators. Trucking was ranked second behind farming in weekly hours required,
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Hourly wages, weekly hours and weekly remunerations were used as working conditions indicators. Trucking was ranked second behind farming in weekly hours required,
but far much ahead of other occupations. Trucking was again was ranked second behind retail trade managers in weekly wages.
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but far much ahead of other occupations. Trucking was again was ranked second behind retail trade managers in weekly wages.
Truckers’ earnings were relatively higher than those of employee with school diplomas or less, but lower than remunerations of all occupations that require university degrees and above.
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Truckers’ earnings were relatively higher than those of employee with school diplomas or less, but lower than remunerations of all occupations that require university degrees and above.
Despite truckers’ high number of working hours their earnings per hour is fairly similar to that of employee with the same level of skills.
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Despite truckers’ high number of working hours their earnings per hour is fairly similar to that of employee with the same level of skills.
However, it below earning per hour of the male who have full-time occupation.
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However, it below earning per hour of the male who have full-time occupation.
Dissimilar to full time employee truck drivers have an irregular working schedule, this means that their stop and start time varies.
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Dissimilar to full time employee truck drivers have an irregular working schedule, this means that their stop and start time varies.
In addition their number of paid hours per week also varies. Job flexibilities, competitive nature of the sector,
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In addition their number of paid hours per week also varies. Job flexibilities, competitive nature of the sector,
and pay structure are some of the factors that encourage truck drivers to work for many hours to increase their income.
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and pay structure are some of the factors that encourage truck drivers to work for many hours to increase their income.
Nix & Fred (2003) reported that wage –earning truckers worked for 47 hours in 2004 with more than 37% working more for more than 50 hours.
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Nix & Fred (2003) reported that wage –earning truckers worked for 47 hours in 2004 with more than 37% working more for more than 50 hours.
In other hand, self-employed truck drivers were working for in average 49 hours in one week.
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In other hand, self-employed truck drivers were working for in average 49 hours in one week.
The reason why self-employed truck driver work for many hours is the fact that they spend some hours on transport related activities like mechanical management and management tasks.
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The reason why self-employed truck driver work for many hours is the fact that they spend some hours on transport related activities like mechanical management and management tasks.
Employer-sponsored benefits, like retirement plans and insurance plans are most of the time are taken as job quality indicators (Marshall & Katherine 2003).
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Employer-sponsored benefits, like retirement plans and insurance plans are most of the time are taken as job quality indicators (Marshall & Katherine 2003).
According to a Labor and Income Dynamics survey done in 2002, it is a very small proportion of wage-earning truck drivers that receive benefits when compared with overall workers.
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According to a Labor and Income Dynamics survey done in 2002, it is a very small proportion of wage-earning truck drivers that receive benefits when compared with overall workers.
It was found out that only 28 per cent of wage-earning truckers that receives job-related pensions, compared with 44 per cent of all B.Cs’ wage earners (Marshall & Katherine 2003).
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It was found out that only 28 per cent of wage-earning truckers that receives job-related pensions, compared with 44 per cent of all B.Cs’ wage earners (Marshall & Katherine 2003).
Hebert (2005) postulate that about 50 per cent of transport company does not provide life insurance, medical care, accident insurance among many other insurance plans.
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Hebert (2005) postulate that about 50 per cent of transport company does not provide life insurance, medical care, accident insurance among many other insurance plans.
Driving a truck is more a lifestyle than a job. Drivers bath and take their meal in truck stops, some prepare their meal using portable barbeque,
microwave or other device. Use of toilets in rest areas becomes part of the driver’s reality life. Truck stops have evolved over the decades,
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microwave or other device. Use of toilets in rest areas becomes part of the driver’s reality life. Truck stops have evolved over the decades,
many are offering games room, movie lounges and phones in contented booths. Purchasing a given amount of fuel usually (100 gallons) the driver is guaranteed a free shower.
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many are offering games room, movie lounges and phones in contented booths. Purchasing a given amount of fuel usually (100 gallons) the driver is guaranteed a free shower.
During the shower time driver have access to a special personal bathroom. Modern truck stops are also offering convenience store, parking and restaurants.
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During the shower time driver have access to a special personal bathroom. Modern truck stops are also offering convenience store, parking and restaurants.
Family and relationship Almost half of the B.C truckers have a good and great relationship with their family members however over 25% have good relationship but they argue that it could be far much better if they could see family members more regularly.
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Family and relationship Almost half of the B.C truckers have a good and great relationship with their family members however over 25% have good relationship but they argue that it could be far much better if they could see family members more regularly.
Additionally, 24% defined their families’ relationship as either stressful, not good or strained. Majority of truckers have a poor parent-child relationship.
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Additionally, 24% defined their families’ relationship as either stressful, not good or strained. Majority of truckers have a poor parent-child relationship.
Divorce and separation is very common traumatic life event among truckers. According to Hebert (2005),
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Divorce and separation is very common traumatic life event among truckers. According to Hebert (2005),
dating a trucker bring about too many challenging unique issues that do not arise when dating men working in other professions.
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dating a trucker bring about too many challenging unique issues that do not arise when dating men working in other professions.
The first issue is planning,
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The first issue is planning,
truck drivers are most of the time away from home this turn truckers relationship to a long distance relationship and therefore Planning family matters becomes a challenge.
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truck drivers are most of the time away from home this turn truckers relationship to a long distance relationship and therefore Planning family matters becomes a challenge.
Truckers do not have time to discuss their relationship problems. On the road they encounter stressful scenario like bad weather,
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Truckers do not have time to discuss their relationship problems. On the road they encounter stressful scenario like bad weather,
sleeping in a truck and lack of home prepared meals etc.
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sleeping in a truck and lack of home prepared meals etc.
when they go home there are always tired, grumpy and stressed and they just want time to relax.
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when they go home there are always tired, grumpy and stressed and they just want time to relax.
Their spouse do not engage them in argument to discuss life realities that they face while they are away, they just hold them until they explode.
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Their spouse do not engage them in argument to discuss life realities that they face while they are away, they just hold them until they explode.
Truck drivers trust issues are magnified. Majority of their wives have similar fear and doubts and they wonder if their husband cheat on them.
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Truck drivers trust issues are magnified. Majority of their wives have similar fear and doubts and they wonder if their husband cheat on them. There are truck have girlfriends in each town all over the route they regularly follow.
There also prostitutes who hang out at truck stops.
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There also prostitutes who hang out at truck stops.
Trucker’s wife fear is rooted in the fact that they often cannot account who their husband are talking to throughout the night and the day.
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Trucker’s wife fear is rooted in the fact that they often cannot account who their husband are talking to throughout the night and the day.
For this reason divorce cases are too common among truck drivers. Truckers’ Stressors Truck drivers encounter stressors which are rooted in transportation environment,
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For this reason divorce cases are too common among truck drivers. Truckers’ Stressors Truck drivers encounter stressors which are rooted in transportation environment,
including loneliness, time pressures, financial pressures, lack of sleep, being away from home,boredom, driving conditions( bad weather, highway construction, accidents),
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including loneliness, time pressures, financial pressures, lack of sleep, being away from home,boredom, driving conditions( bad weather, highway construction, accidents),
city traffic, road rage, violence(getting mugged, assault, robbery), dangers surrounding truck stops, discrimination, racism and negative perception of truck drivers held by general public.
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city traffic, road rage, violence(getting mugged, assault, robbery), dangers surrounding truck stops, discrimination, racism and negative perception of truck drivers held by general public.
On average truckers spend ten to fourteen hours driving, often through construction zones, traffic, unfamiliar areas, and in hostile weather conditions.
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On average truckers spend ten to fourteen hours driving, often through construction zones, traffic, unfamiliar areas, and in hostile weather conditions.
Truckers work environment is dangerous in a way, predominantly because receiving and shipping warehouse are mostly located in rural remote area or depressed part of town and cities.
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Truckers work environment is dangerous in a way, predominantly because receiving and shipping warehouse are mostly located in rural remote area or depressed part of town and cities.
Truckers regularly drives in unfamiliar areas and sometimes late at night, making them to be anxious about their security.
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Truckers regularly drives in unfamiliar areas and sometimes late at night, making them to be anxious about their security.
In 2005 Richmond trucking company suffered $100,000 damages after their eight pro west trucks were shot at port of Vancouver.
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In 2005 Richmond trucking company suffered $100,000 damages after their eight pro west trucks were shot at port of Vancouver.
Immigrant truck drivers British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) developed IDRIVE (a new assessment tool) and looked for 25 immigrants to participate in pilot test that took place between November and December in 2013.
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Immigrant truck drivers British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) developed IDRIVE (a new assessment tool) and looked for 25 immigrants to participate in pilot test that took place between November and December in 2013.
B.C and motor carries and BCTA aims at finding a way to address professional driver’s shortage in Canada. Immigrants are increasingly becoming a very valuable source of Canadian labor.
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B.C and motor carries and BCTA aims at finding a way to address professional driver’s shortage in Canada. Immigrants are increasingly becoming a very valuable source of Canadian labor.
Immigrant professional track drivers keeps the BC economy moving.
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Immigrant professional track drivers keeps the BC economy moving.
Tools like IDRIVE ensure the Provence have skilled drivers who keeps the economy strong by keeping goods moving through the B.C and the whole of the Canada.
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Tools like IDRIVE ensure the Provence have skilled drivers who keeps the economy strong by keeping goods moving through the B.C and the whole of the Canada.
On average there is fewer immigrant- less than 3 per cent-who have been attracted in the B.C to work as truck drivers,
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On average there is fewer immigrant- less than 3 per cent-who have been attracted in the B.C to work as truck drivers, compared to the B.Cs total labor force. This is mainly because trucking is not documented as a skilled profession.
– Economic factors Trucking is greatly affected with economic factors. General economic growth makes Government and business increase their spending subsequently increasing demand for transported commodities.
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– Economic factors Trucking is greatly affected with economic factors. General economic growth makes Government and business increase their spending subsequently increasing demand for transported commodities.
In the B.C the number of truck drivers: decreased in 1990 due to economic reasons, in the middle of the decade the number increased as economic was growing.
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In the B.C the number of truck drivers: decreased in 1990 due to economic reasons, in the middle of the decade the number increased as economic was growing.
In the late 1990s the number rose sharply due to economic strength.
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In the late 1990s the number rose sharply due to economic strength.
The number was stable from 2000 to 2006 however it decreased in 2009 to 2011 before rising again in 2012.
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The number was stable from 2000 to 2006 however it decreased in 2009 to 2011 before rising again in 2012.
Legislative and regulatory factors Regulatory and legislative framework have impacts on this occupation. Due to increasing public awareness on high road safety,
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Legislative and regulatory factors Regulatory and legislative framework have impacts on this occupation. Due to increasing public awareness on high road safety,
the minister in charge of transport in all Canadian provinces in 2002 agreed to install identical regulations pertaining the maximum number of hours heavy vehicles are allowed to be in the road.
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the minister in charge of transport in all Canadian provinces in 2002 agreed to install identical regulations pertaining the maximum number of hours heavy vehicles are allowed to be in the road.
The regulation aimed at plummeting the number of consecutive hours that truck driver may drive. As expected, these standard will create more jobs opportunity in this occupation, however its impact are quite limited.
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The regulation aimed at plummeting the number of consecutive hours that truck driver may drive. As expected, these standard will create more jobs opportunity in this occupation, however its impact are quite limited.
Correspondingly, lobby groups and citizens pushes the police to be stricter in implementing speed limit rule for truckers. Since 2009,
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Correspondingly, lobby groups and citizens pushes the police to be stricter in implementing speed limit rule for truckers. Since 2009,
it is mandatory for heavy trucks to use electronic speed governors that limit their speed at a maximum of 105 kilometers per hour.
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it is mandatory for heavy trucks to use electronic speed governors that limit their speed at a maximum of 105 kilometers per hour.
To a certain extent this legislation is encouraging employment growth in the occupation, however it lowers the number of kilometers a truck can cover in one hour.
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To a certain extent this legislation is encouraging employment growth in the occupation, however it lowers the number of kilometers a truck can cover in one hour.
In the late February 2014 more than 1000 non –union truck drivers and several hundred of unionized truck drivers went on a strike at port .The disputes between the port and the truckers focused mainly on payment issues,
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In the late February 2014 more than 1000 non –union truck drivers and several hundred of unionized truck drivers went on a strike at port .The disputes between the port and the truckers focused mainly on payment issues, including rates, due time spent at the port while waiting for goods or cargo, and undercutting allegations within the industry.
The strike cost the Canadian economy hundred millions of dollars. Canadian government, British Columbia and port of Vancouver after extensive discussion reached to an agreement with Unifor and truckers.
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The strike cost the Canadian economy hundred millions of dollars. Canadian government, British Columbia and port of Vancouver after extensive discussion reached to an agreement with Unifor and truckers.
The truckers union and association called of the strike on 27th march 2014.As part of the agreement gotten the port rescinded all the suspended licenses,
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The truckers union and association called of the strike on 27th march 2014.As part of the agreement gotten the port rescinded all the suspended licenses,
the federal government implemented 12 per cent increase in minimum round-trip rate.
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the federal government implemented 12 per cent increase in minimum round-trip rate.
In addition Port Metro Vancouver committed to be consulting with trucking industry on current systems of licensing to ensure a more calm trucking industry.
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In addition Port Metro Vancouver committed to be consulting with trucking industry on current systems of licensing to ensure a more calm trucking industry.
Truckers’ Alcohol and Drug Use 23 per cent of the B.C truck drivers use alcohol while 31.9% occasionally use alcohol.
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Truckers’ Alcohol and Drug Use 23 per cent of the B.C truck drivers use alcohol while 31.9% occasionally use alcohol.
Occasional use varies from one alcoholic beverage in every week to one in every year or only in unusual occasions.
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Occasional use varies from one alcoholic beverage in every week to one in every year or only in unusual occasions.
13 percent of the B.Cs truck drivers use alcohol daily, ranging from one bottle of beer to 12 bottles of beer a day.
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13 percent of the B.Cs truck drivers use alcohol daily, ranging from one bottle of beer to 12 bottles of beer a day.
23.7 percent use alcohol weekly ranging from six bottles per week, commonly on weekends, to 12 bottles, spread out over one week.
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23.7 percent use alcohol weekly ranging from six bottles per week, commonly on weekends, to 12 bottles, spread out over one week.
Conversely drug use is very high among truck drivers in the B.C.
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Conversely drug use is very high among truck drivers in the B.C.
85 per cent of truck drivers use drugs. Commonly used drugs are cocaine and marijuana, however other drugs likes’ crystal meth,
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85 per cent of truck drivers use drugs. Commonly used drugs are cocaine and marijuana, however other drugs likes’ crystal meth,
poppers, pain pills, ecstasy and speed are also commonly abused.
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poppers, pain pills, ecstasy and speed are also commonly abused.
Truckers have a thought-provoking jobs for this reason they put their own health and their safety in danger by taking drugs and stimulants to withstand this challenges.
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Truckers have a thought-provoking jobs for this reason they put their own health and their safety in danger by taking drugs and stimulants to withstand this challenges. Reducing travel hours can disincentives use of drugs among truck drivers.
Furthermore improving drivers working conditions,
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Furthermore improving drivers working conditions,
like limiting the working hours and adopting better pay systems (if possible not linking salary and production) can contribute conclusively to minimizing substance consumption among the truck drivers.
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like limiting the working hours and adopting better pay systems (if possible not linking salary and production) can contribute conclusively to minimizing substance consumption among the truck drivers.
Unionization in the trucking sector Unifor (Union for Canada) launched in 2013 is Canadian trade union. Unifor is a merger of communications,
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Unionization in the trucking sector Unifor (Union for Canada) launched in 2013 is Canadian trade union. Unifor is a merger of communications,
Canadian Auto Workers, Paper and Energy workers unions. Unifor consists of more than 300,000 workers, it is currently the Canadian largest private sector union.
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Canadian Auto Workers, Paper and Energy workers unions. Unifor consists of more than 300,000 workers, it is currently the Canadian largest private sector union.
Unifor aims at bring modern methodologies to unionism: assuming new tools, engaging and involving their members,
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Unifor aims at bring modern methodologies to unionism: assuming new tools, engaging and involving their members,
and always seeking for ways to improve the approach and role of their union in meeting the 21st century demands.
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and always seeking for ways to improve the approach and role of their union in meeting the 21st century demands.
The union goal is to ensure every working age person in Canada has access to a good job and have benefits of economic advancement.
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The union goal is to ensure every working age person in Canada has access to a good job and have benefits of economic advancement.
Unifor mission is to build the most effective and strongest union that will be bargaining for good working conditions and better pays on behalf of its members.
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Unifor mission is to build the most effective and strongest union that will be bargaining for good working conditions and better pays on behalf of its members.
Unifor also purpose to ensure their members rights are observed at their working places. Unifor determined to make sure their benefits will also spill over to non-unionized workers.
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Unifor also purpose to ensure their members rights are observed at their working places. Unifor determined to make sure their benefits will also spill over to non-unionized workers.
BC Trucking and Association (BCTA) is a motor carrier organization that represent the interests of the members, keep them informed,
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BC Trucking and Association (BCTA) is a motor carrier organization that represent the interests of the members, keep them informed,
find answers to their questions, provide professional training for truck staffs.
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find answers to their questions, provide professional training for truck staffs.
BCTA make sure members’ voice reach the government. BCTA members are also members of Motor Coach Canada and Canadian Trucking Alliance,
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BCTA make sure members’ voice reach the government. BCTA members are also members of Motor Coach Canada and Canadian Trucking Alliance, which provide both national and international representations. BCTA membership is open to shipper who purchases transportation services from the BC trucking companies, it help shipper to gain better trucking industry.
Related association with members that who operate large commercial vehicles. Government advocacy is the main service that BC Trucking Association most important provide.
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Related association with members that who operate large commercial vehicles. Government advocacy is the main service that BC Trucking Association most important provide.
The organization deals with municipal, provincial and federal representatives to promote understanding on how policies and regulation affect the transport industry.
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The organization deals with municipal, provincial and federal representatives to promote understanding on how policies and regulation affect the transport industry.
The key goal of BCTA is to ensure that the government impose effective, fair and consistently enforce transport regulation.
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The key goal of BCTA is to ensure that the government impose effective, fair and consistently enforce transport regulation. They aim at ensuring the government does not impose administrative burdens or unreasonable financial loads on motor carriers since every hour, drop of fuel and kilometer counts.
In conclusion, there is no doubt that truck drivers’ occupation has many acute challenges. Even though the trucking industry productivity have been strong in the past, the sector faces substantial challenges in maintaining these high productivity in the future. Trucking profession in the B.C is expected to experience a remarkable shift in the coming future as the number of young driver will become to small compared aging drivers who are approaching retirement age. Strategies and policies put place by the B.Cs government have helped to make truck driving profession more attractive. Generally truckers should get a better pay for their services. For truckers truck is their home away from home they should be provided with satellite radio, clothing, food, first aid kit,GPS,cellphones,and triangles and fire extinguishers among other devices that are meant to make their life more appealing.

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