Showing Respect to Truck Stop Employees and Other Truckers

Posted in Trucker Lifestyle by Brian ·  

Truck drivers work hard, there’s no denying that. However, they often don’t consider how hard other people work, especially when it comes to those working in truck stops. Unfortunately, some truck drivers forget that showing respect to truck stop employees is as much for their own benefit as it is to be a decent human being.

You would think that, knowing what they personally go through on a day-to-day basis, truck drivers would be more respectful to other truck drivers, but that often isn’t the case. Many truck stop workers complain that truck drivers don’t consider those around them when they go to a truck stop.

Here are some things that you can do that will show more respect for the truck stop workers and other drivers, as well.

1. Don’t leave your truck parked at the pump. If you’ve fueled up, go in to pay the bill, and then go out and move your truck. If you have to get something or want to take a shower, park your truck in the truck parking area.

1. Park your truck in a parking place at night, not in the middle of the exit road. It’s understandable that you’re tired, but think about how you would feel if the road out were blocked.

1. Consider how you feel when you step where a dog or person has used the bathroom. It’s gross! It may be inconvenient to get out of your truck and walk all the way to the building to use the restroom, but it makes the truck stop employee’s job much easier and much less disgusting not to mention less of a health threat to anyone who may pass through it.

1. There are plenty of trash cans around truck stops. Why is it that there is often garbage nearby? There’s really no excuse for not putting any garbage you have in the trash can. Get off of your butt and do the right thing. Truck stop employees aren’t your mama and your mama wouldn’t clean up after you, either!

1. Be thoughtful when you have to clean out your trailer. Even though it may take you more time, by taking care of your own garbage by putting it into the dumpster, your friendly truck stop worker and other truck drivers will appreciate not having to walk over or through your rubbish.

1. Think of the showers at truck stops like you would your shower at home. The truck stop attendant cleans the showers after each use so you can enjoy a clean shower. Even though attendants get paid to clean the showers, don’t trash them before you leave. It’s not mandatory, but it would be nice if you left a tip for the attendant for keeping the showers in good shape. They’d definitely appreciate it!

1. Don’t forget to be nice to others. It doesn’t matter if it’s the truck stop employee, cashier, or other truck drivers. You don’t have to be gruff when speaking with others. Speak to them the way you’d like to be spoken to.

Do what you can to make the truck stop employee’s job easier or more pleasant. Even if no one else does what’s right, that doesn’t mean you can’t. Remember, just because you CAN do something, it doesn’t mean you should. The truck stop attendant will remember your friendliness and generosity and they’ll look forward to your visits.

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