Road Reflections: Starting Out in Trucking with Andrew Becker

The trucking industry is constantly changing, but what’s life like for a new-to-the-business trucker?

Welcome to the first Road Reflection episode, where we speak with truck drivers on the road. Our guest is Andrew Becker, a truck driver based in Indianapolis, IN, who became a truck driver within the last five years and transitioned from the landscaping business to the logistics world alongside his family.

Andrew shares his experiences, from surviving a near-fatal load mishap that taught him invaluable lessons about road safety to the challenges and triumphs of starting a trucking business from scratch. He also provides motivational tips on using downtime efficiently and even reveals his unique hobby of learning German on the go.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Andrew’s experience transitioning from a family landscaping business to the logistics industry highlights both the challenges and successes encountered on the way

• How Andrew uses downtime effectively, such as learning a new language, to make the most of wait periods during his trucking job

Resources:

Compass Carriers: https://www.compass-carriers.com/

Connect with Zac, Chelsea, and HandledNow:

HandledNow’s website - www.handlednow.com

HandledNow’s Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/handlednow1

Zac’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-elsts-981953108/

Chelsea’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-faulkner-6673288b/

Jump into the conversation:

00:59 - Welcome to Road Reflections

01:32 - Introduction to Andrew and how he got into trucking

02:50 - The equipment Andrew started with in 2019

04:58 - His most memorable experience on the road

06:09 - The biggest challenge Andrew experienced when entering the trucking industry

09:14 - Advice for those who are starting in the trucking industry

12:31 - Challenges Andrew foresees in the future of trucking

14:05 - What Andrew loves the most about being a truck driver