Truck drivers in Canada are supported by advanced management and operating systems. For example, the working hours of truckers per day are limited to only 14 hours. If the truck driver works more than the allotted time, he can be threatened with penalties and even go to jail.
As explained by Bagus Ananda Putra, an Indonesian citizen who works as a truck driver in Canada, every trailer truck in Canada is equipped with a sophisticated system, which automatically records the working hours of truck drivers, inspection hours of vehicles, meal times and rest times.
“So we have a logbook that is connected to our truck. If our truck is in motion, we are registered as driving, if our truck is stationary, it will automatically be in service (this time is usually used for vehicle inspections), and if we want to eat, we press the stop button so that time is not counted, so we still have hours of work, “Bagus told detikOto by phone (10/22).
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The story of an Indonesian truck driver in Canada Photo: Doc. Good job Ananda Putra
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“For example, we work 14 hours today. I start at 7 a.m., yes. can still drive or work until 10 pm, ”Bagus continued.
In addition, Good, trailer trucks in Canada, especially the ones he drives, are already computerized. All he has to do is enter the data into the truck’s computer system, entering the name, job number and truck number.
“We can register directly on the truck. Sleep, be quiet, drive, everything is recorded there (logbook). If the working hours are about to end, our computer will ring, we will be given a message. or a warning to find a place to rest (accommodation), “said the man who works for the logistics company, Martin Brower.
 The story of an Indonesian truck driver in Canada Photo: Doc. Good job Ananda Putra |
“Because it’s also related to security. The system has measured human capabilities, how can they stay in place. In Indonesia, there is not a (system) like that. So why many trucks crash, trucks overturn, is because (the driver) drowsy, Bagus continued.
Good added, if the truck drivers work beyond the time limit, they can be stopped and even jailed by authorized agents of the DOT (Department of Transportation).
“If we are shut down, our computers will be checked because the file has still been attached for two weeks. t rest, or because he was a new driver. If it happens once, twice, up to three times, then it can be stopped or even brought to justice, ”said the father of two.
“There was an incident where an Indian truck driver here hit a bus with hockey players. After checking his logbook, it turned out that he had broken working hours. was imprisoned for five years and after leaving he was immediately deported to his home country, ”Bagus said.
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