How many truckers will be on the road this holiday season? We thank you for your trucking dedication. Midlane Truck & Trailer Repair understands how difficult your job is, and we also understand how depressing it is to be away from your family over the holiday season. You can keep your spirits up, however. Just try a few of these things below to stay in the holiday spirit even when you’re away from home.
Stay Safe
Nothing will ruin your family or your holiday more than an accident. Stay safe on the road even though you’re dealing with holiday traffic. Make certain your truck and trailer are in prime operating condition and slow down to avoid accidents. If you’re driving through inclement weather, take appropriate precautions to protect your rig and you. A safe holiday route is a happy holiday route.
Use Video Chat Apps
Call your family during every rest stop you make but don’t just talk with them, see them. Most cell phones have a preloaded video chat app that allows you to see the person with whom you are speaking. Use it to see your lovely spouse and beautiful children. You might think this will make you miss them more, and it might, but nothing beats seeing their smiling faces when you’re tired after a long day.
Find Fun, Little Gifts
Pick up fun, little gifts at each rest stop. You can use these silly mementos of your holiday route as stocking stuffers or just hand them out when you get home. The sillier the gift the more giggles, and you’d be surprised how much it will lift your spirits to purchase fun things for your family. The anticipation of giving them the items and their reactions will keep a smile on your face.
Remember Why You’re on the Road
Finally, your family is why you are on the road. Your job, although difficult at times, provides for them, so try to keep this in mind. Hopefully, you truck for a company that offers holiday pay, but even if you don’t, your run will help keep your family safe, warm, and fed, and you can’t ask for much more than that. You might hate your job at times, but trucking really is a fun way to make a living!
Midlane Truck & Trailer Repair is a full-service semi-truck maintenance and repair shop. We are located in Eugene, OR, and you can call us to set up an appointment for your rig.