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Why not drive a truck?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ScottM, Jan 18, 2015.

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  1. Jan 18, 2015 #1
    ScottM

    ScottM Light Load Member

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    I've had my class B cdl since 1992. I know that's all local driving, the most I've covered is 3 states. I start school tomorrow to upgrade to class A. Why has everybody I've talked to in the last 2-3 months told me not to get into OTR trucking? Most all jobs suck if ya think about it so what's the difference besides being away from home and family? I've always wanted to drive combination but never had the opportunity.
     
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  3. Jan 18, 2015 #2
    wore out

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    Better question is why do you want to drive a truck
     
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  4. Jan 18, 2015 #3
    tinytim

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    If your job sucks, whether you can go home at the end of the day or not would be a pretty big difference. I couldn't imagine being stuck in this truck for days on end if I didn't like what I do.
     
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  5. Jan 18, 2015 #4
    Chaps

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    ScottM,

    Glad you chose to get started in school. I started on 01/12 and love it yeah classroom is long but still some good info. Look forward to reading any info about school you may post. I was in the same boat as how you feel.
     
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  7. Jan 18, 2015 #5
    ScottM

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    Because I like driving. I've had the class b since 92 and my first job was at a truck stop. Two Uncles o/o, and I'm 46 and thinking that's the best way to finish my working years.
     
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  8. Jan 18, 2015 #6
    TNMT

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    Some suck more than others. Ask yourself if your making a living. What did your home and family ever do to you to make you want to leave them?
    There is nothing glamorous about OTR trucking.
     
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  9. Jan 18, 2015 #7
    ScottM

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    I sure don't want to leave my family but I want to make a good living for them more.
     
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  10. Jan 18, 2015 #8
    MACK E-6

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    This is a job you have to want to do, or you WILL hate it, especially if you have a family with young children to support.

    You will be mostly alone, and working long hours. That's a good fit for me, but not for everybody.
     
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  11. Jan 18, 2015 #9
    Lonesome

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    I've driven, done factory work, and warehouse work, and wrenched. Driving , to me anyway, is the easier of the above careers. Your results may vary........
     
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  12. Jan 18, 2015 #10
    ScottM

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    I really want to drive. I love driving a truck. Kids are grown and wife and me think it's the best fit for me. I'm kind of a loner anyway. Haha
     
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