Any regrets?

Sorry, The Trucking industry isn't hiring at the present time..

 

If you are used to being lied to, I'm sure there are some recruiters that you would feel real comfortable talking with.

 

No regrets. I worked in the movie business for 15 years. Worked for a grocery chain for 6 years and the last 7 I was a cowboy on a cattle ranch on Oregon. I have been driving truck for the last 9 months. I LOVE IT. I work for a great company and have never been treated so well. (in any industry) I have a problem? it gets fixed. I need to be home? I get home. Time off? What ever I need. I run flatbed, and it IS some work at times. The more I do it the more I like it. Of course there are bad times just like any job. But they seem to be less often and shorter. Its more of an adventure than a job for me. There are many types of trucking, so Im sure you will find something that works for you. Remember. If you do something you love, you'll never work a day in your life.
Good luck.

 

I've got a bachelors degree. I'm still paying off the last ~$10k of my degree, lol. I spent the previous 5+years in what I refer to as "white collar hell," but the average person would refer to as "a good job." Fixed hours (8-5), my own office, great pay, etc. When I left, I was strangely at peace with my decision. I was pretty confident that I'd like the work (I prefer working with my hands and being active at work). My main concern was whether or not I could make enough money to make ends meet. Once I ran the numbers and decided that I could get by, I put in my notice, went "all in," and quit. The last time I walked out of the building (had to go in for one last "brain picking" session) I felt GREAT.

I'm sure that my former co-workers think I've got a ******* screw loose going from an office job to driving trucks. I went from a cushy position where I ran the show for a couple large accounts and could say and do what I pleased on a daily basis, to being low man on the totem pole.

What do I think about the change so far (it's been three months since I started the transition)? I went from an average day being like 'Office Space' where I literally hated every minute of it....to a job where my average minute is spent being pretty content. The funny thing about the one "bad" day that I've had at the new job so far (knock on wood)...is that I would say it was comparable to my AVERAGE day at my old job. That's a LOT of stress that I don't have to deal with anymore.

As far as "nomadic lifestyle" goes...I had no interest in going OTR, regional, or anything like that. Work is...to me...just that...work. I didn't want to live in a truck, so I went with a LTL company.

 

sometimes I miss the profesion but not the company I worked for. i like my disission 90%

 

left the corporate world 9 yrs ago

went thru a few bumps in trucking

never looked back, NO REGRETS

but...........i do believe you should own your own truck and get your own authority

dont make it a job, make it your business

 

I used to self medicate in my youth does that qualify me as a doctor? Or, maybe I would come under being a lawyer I have received numerous citations for violations of regulations. However, I do have regrets most times on an hourly basis.

 

I really like the career change I made. I was self-employed as a tile setter for the last 17-18 years. That's all I did since I was 18. Carpet, vinyl,wood,laminate,and ceramic tile. Made a great living and put a great deal away for a rainy day. I had a knee surgery and needed to do something else to do for the next 10-15 years. I was always fascinated by the "Big Truck" so here I am. Awesome job but not for everyone. You got to want it and be willing to pay your dues. Good luck