Originally Posted by CMoore2004

What company lets you take your girlfriend with you, driver4015? Kinda odd I see that post while I'm in Bend, OR myself, but I'd like to know of a company (flatbed) that doesn't require riders to be a spouse or kid.

Originally Posted by Rocks

I am a rookie with less than 3 months experience... I LOVE being on the road, constantly moving, I'm also a loner, like solitude , don't have family... so, this job is the best for me. I couldn't find any other job that would allow me to live this life style. If I weren't doing this, don't know what else I would be doing. Despite of the difficulties, challenges, dangers, disconforts, etc (BTW, I am a vegetarian female and this is another challenge for me), I have never been as excited as I am now, doing this job, living this life style. It's more than a job, it's the life style that I like. I can be the gipsy that I am. The pay is not good, I know. But that's ok. I got financially prepared to support myself for a year, even if I were not working. I was making more money before than now and resting more and eating better too. But that doesn't matter, because I wasn't happy at all. Now I am happy and that is what matters. After a year or so, once I get more experience, and a good record, I know I will get with a good co. and make more money. I am still in the very early phases of learning, and adjusting, and adapting... The main difficulty right now is working with partners. The co. that I chose has a mandatory 6 month teaming and that has been the most challenging thing for me. I have been teaming for a little more than 2 months and going through my 4th partner... And I may have to get another one, for this one wants to split... But that's all right. As long I do my job right, no accidents, I will continue moving on, no matter how many partners I have to go through until my 6 months are over. Anyway, what I am saying is that when you find something that you really, really enjoy, no matter how many obstacles you find, you will do whatever you can to continue doing it. Best of luck to you.

Originally Posted by Redcoat wife

Rocks, I was curious how you've managed your diet while on the road. My husband is also vegetarian and he's just starting (dropped him off for orientation just today). A little guidance from you would be very helpful to him. Thanks.

Originally Posted by CMoore2004

I wish I did that, Rocks. I waste far too much money on the road eating fast food and such. Talking to some people in fast food, I actually spend more per week in meals than they take home as their net pay. I've got a cooler, I just need to get one of those stoves.

Originally Posted by ziggystyles

I agree about the money aspect. I keep talking to one of my coworkers about how Im thinking of going over the road...or that it would pay more...etc. He keeps reminding me that I would spend a bunch of money on food over the road. So actually in a sense, Im making more than I would if i went OTR.