Day breakthrough

 

Introduction

One of the most demanding days during my internship lasted 11 hours and 45 minutes. This day gave me a realistic understanding of how long and unpredictable transport work can be.

How the Day Started

The day started at 7:00. I arrived at the workplace and met the driver I was working with that day. We prepared the truck, connected the trailer, and did a quick departure check before leaving.

After that, we drove to the first loading location, which took about 30 minutes.

Loading and First Tasks

At the first location, we loaded the trailer fully. After that, we drove to another place where the cargo was unloaded and replaced with new cargo, including ADR-classified goods.

At this point, the day was still going according to plan.

Long Drive to Paris

After loading, we started driving towards Paris. This part of the day took much longer than expected because of heavy traffic.

The drive took around 5–6 hours, which made it one of the longest parts of the day. During this time, it became clear how much traffic can affect transport schedules.

At the Destination

When we arrived, we backed the truck to the loading dock. The unloading and reloading were handled there, and during that time we had about a 2-hour break.

Even though we were not actively working during that time, it still affected the total length of the day.

Return Trip

After the break, we started driving back. The return trip also took around 5–6 hours because of traffic.

At this point, the day had already become very long, and it was clear that not everything would go as planned.

End of the Day

Because of delays, not all deliveries could be completed. Part of the cargo had to be left in a secure area overnight.

The workday ended at around 18:45, making the total length of the day approximately 11 hours and 45 minutes.

What I Learned

This day showed me that transport work is not as simple as it might seem.

Even if everything is planned, things can change because of:

• traffic
• delays at loading and unloading
• long driving distances

I also learned that long working days are a normal part of the job, especially in long-distance transport.

Personal Experience

This was one of the longest and most demanding days I experienced during my internship. It was tiring, but it also gave me a much clearer picture of what transport work is really like in practice.

Conclusion

Overall, this day showed me that logistics is not just about driving from one place to another. It involves planning, adapting to changes, and handling long and unpredictable workdays.