The Big Rig

Author: Steve Viscelli
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520962710
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 285

Book Description
Long-haul trucks have been described as sweatshops on wheels. The typical long-haul trucker works the equivalent of two full-time jobs, often for little more than minimum wage. But it wasn’t always this way. Trucking used to be one of the best working-class jobs in the United States. The Big Rig explains how this massive degradation in the quality of work has occurred, and how companies achieve a compliant and dedicated workforce despite it. Drawing on more than 100 in-depth interviews and years of extensive observation, including six months training and working as a long-haul trucker, Viscelli explains in detail how labor is recruited, trained, and used in the industry. He then shows how inexperienced workers are convinced to lease a truck and to work as independent contractors. He explains how deregulation and collective action by employers transformed trucking’s labor markets--once dominated by the largest and most powerful union in US history--into an important example of the costs of contemporary labor markets for workers and the general public.

Big Rig Rescue! (Big Rescue)

Author: Chris Gall
Publisher: WW Norton
ISBN: 1324015403
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
Chris Gall gives truck books a fresh set of wheels in a bright story of wreckers, tools, towing, and teamwork. When a semi-truck crashes in the snow, Big Orange is ready. With a crane, chains, a webbing strap, outriggers, and a winch, Orange will get the semi back on its wheels—and when the job is too tough to tackle alone, Big Blue is there to help. Together they get the semi free and upright. Now, Orange is ready to tow the semi back to the shop, but a storm is coming.?.?.?.?Good thing Blue is around to help when Orange hits ice! With lively storytelling and engaging artwork, acclaimed author-illustrator Chris Gall motors through a brave and stormy tale of big-rig gadgets and collaboration.

Big Rig [Board Book]

Author: Jamie A. Swenson
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
ISBN: 9781423192527
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Come along for the ride as Frankie the big rig truck takes us on the job, driving past kiddie cars (school buses) and land yachts (RVs). Hear the horn blow and the wipers schwaat the windshield clean. But, BANG SHHUUU Uh-oh: a blow-out Don't worry, a service truck saves the day so we can get the job done and make a very special delivery. Author Jamie Swenson takes readers from zero to sixty with her fast-talking truck and Ned Young's bright and engaging illustrations are perfect for sharing with the youngest truck enthusiasts in this board-book format. Praise for Big Rig (hardcover edition) " T]he story is consistently entertaining . . . and Young (the Zoomer books) fills his bright, eye-catching scenes with myriad details to explore." -Publishers Weekly "Youngsters who meet Frankie will be looking for him on every highway, as he's a friend they won't soon forget." -Kirkus Reviews "A friendly, peppy addition to the canon of books for truck-obsessed tots...." -Booklist " A] fun read-aloud for toddlers and a good storytime participation book as well." -School Library Journal

My Big Truck Book

Author: Roger Priddy
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312490850
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
Teaches small children the names of different trucks.

Big Rigs

Author: Cari Meister
Publisher: Jump!
ISBN: 1624960553
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells about tractor-trailers, or semis, and how these large trucks deliver goods we use every day.

My Big Rig

Author: Jonathan London
Publisher: Two Lions
ISBN: 9781477816738
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A boy imagines what it would be like to drive a big rig across the country.

Daily Language Practice for Kindergarten

Author: Christine Dugan
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1480797618
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 7

Book Description
This week of practice pages build kindergartners' language skills. Each question is tied to a specific grammar, usage, and mechanics concept. Daily practice through these quick activities will help your students. Great formative assessment tool!

The Big Rig

Author: Steve Viscelli
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520278119
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 284

Book Description
Long-haul trucks have been described as sweatshops on wheels. The typical long-haul trucker works the equivalent of two full-time jobs, often for little more than minimum wage. But it wasnÕt always this way. Trucking used to be one of the best working-class jobs in the United States.ÊÊ The Big RigÊexplains how this massive degradation in the quality of work has occurred, and how companies achieve a compliant and dedicated workforce despite it. Drawing on more than 100 in-depth interviews and years of extensive observation, including six months training and working as a long-haul trucker, Viscelli explains in detail how labor is recruited, trained, and used in the industry. He then shows how inexperienced workers are convinced to lease a truck and to work as independent contractors. He explains how deregulation and collective action by employers transformed truckingÕs labor markets--once dominated by the largest and most powerful union in US history--into an important example of the costs of contemporary labor markets for workers and the general public.

Big Rigs on the Move

Author: Candice Ransom
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
ISBN: 1541502671
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
It hauls heavy cargo. It travels long distances. This big rig is on the move! What kind of cargo do big rigs carry? And how do big rig drivers talk to one another? Read this book to find out! Learn all about mighty machines in the Vroom-Vroom series—part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

Big Joe's Trailer Truck

Author: Joe Mathieu
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0553509659
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49

Book Description
Vehicle-obsessed boys and girls can follow Big Joe through a typical day’s work in his giant trailer truck. Detail-packed full-color illustrations will fascinate readers—especially the final two-page spread, which labels every working part of a tractor-trailer rig.