Before I get too set on Prime...

First week or two shock........ you're definately not the first.

You completely upended your life, so that is to be expected. Every aspect of it has changed. Your expected to take in an awfull lot in a short period of time.

Think of it........
You left your family behind to live in a box 24/7 w/someone crazy enough to do this for a living. Your old sleep habits are out the window. Regular sleep?..... fugget 'bout it. Your eating habits have changed. Your expected to learn a safety critical occupation that is probably alien to you, at an excelerated rate. All of this combined & all while being away from/missing your family.

Should be pretty clear now why most folks either don't make it, or lifestyle just doesn't fit. Hard to truly impress this on someone until they have actually experienced it.

Keep head up high....... it's just that initial shock of complete change. Completely normal. It's a hell of a lot hitting you at once on probable little sleep. You'll be alright & adjusting after a couple weeks. It's always the hardest for those with families. Payoff will be a decent career to take care of that family......if it fits.

Rooting for you
&
PEACE

 

Keep plugging, It is worth it

 

It can be really rough... most of us have been there. You need to concentrate on your task at hand, learning to drive the truck. Getting to your CDL. Focus on your goal, and get to the end.

There's a lot of truth in the notion that trucking is more a lifestyle than a job.

 

Good Luck.

Keep an eye open for local work,

Memphis is a good location.

 

If you can't double clutch, don't plan on passing the CDL practical.

 

Heh heh heh .......

Had same issues myself from lifetime of manual 4wheelers. That's why I tell folks that they may actually be better off NOT having any manual experience beforehand. Sometimes it's better to learn some things from scratch. Took me a bit to stop locking myself out of gears by holding clutch in like 4wheeler.

When you get back home from driving for extended time, you'll find yourself doing that 'ol two step on your manual. Even better...... go give an automatic a drive and report back to me how it went!

Glad to hear things getting better. Won't happen overnight. No lie...... sometimes it can be #### frustrating out here. It's all about how you handle it & your outlook on things.

Keep it up & keep it safe.

 

No big deal.

Now you know exactly what to expect now.

Sure we will find you in your next postings getting ready to leave for TNT.

 

Go get'em tomorrow - good luck!