Drivers also check that the cargo was loaded properly and will not shift during transport. They report any missing cargo or mechanical problems to the dispatcher. While driving, truck drivers must concentrate on the road in order to prevent accidents. Long distance runs vary in length. Other runs are longer and drivers may be gone for one or more nights.
Some companies use two drivers on long runs.
One driver sleeps in a berth behind the cab while the other drives. They may stop only for fuel, food, loading, and unloading. After the run or at the end of the shift, drivers fill out reports. They write down information about the condition of the truck and events that happened during the trip. Some long-distance drivers have regular routes they run.