Are there any good things about trucking?

Discussion in 'Road Stories' started by BigJohn14, May 8, 2014.

  1. BigJohn14

    BigJohn14 Bobtail Member

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    It seems like all I read today is nothing but negativity about trucking. I personally am not a truck driver. But do plan on it one day! It just seems to me that the only good thing about trucking is a cool sunrise or sunset...


    What do you love about trucking?
     
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  3. mattbnr

    mattbnr Road Train Member

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    Not punching a time clock, everyday is different, the freedom, I love driving, seeing all the different places, meeting new people, I like the solidarity as I'm not exactly a people person, being able (for the most part) setting my own schedule.
     
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  4. ttwjr32

    ttwjr32 Light Load Member

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    I liked the way you basically had freedom with the exception of when to p/u and deliver. But in between that you pretty much were on your own with planning, time, and you saw many beautiful places in the USA. Also met many great people along the way.
     
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  5. MUSTANGGT

    MUSTANGGT Road Train Member

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    That's because unhappy people tend to complain significantly more than people who are satisfied with their situation.

    I started trucking the second week of June in 1980 having picked up enough experience in the Army to pass a road test and get my first job. States just required a written test back then so all in all it cost me $3.00 to get rolling.

    It hasn't been perfect and there have been a few rough patches along the way, which is true of life in general, but for the most part it has served me well and no regrets over the profession I chose.

    Good luck, BigJohn, in whatever you decide to do.
     
  6. Stormdriven

    Stormdriven Medium Load Member

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    Payday.

    Some places are cool to go.
     
  7. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    Not couped up in an office like I was last 10 years
     
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