NEWBE Trucker Aptitude

I don't agree with your views, you don't have to be alone at all or not around people,when you load,unload,eat at a truckstop or whatever,you will be around more people than you can imagine,probably more than at home. if you don't mix you don't have to,in trucking you can have and do everything plus more than at home. You also don't have to choose to live on the road. You can drive local union jobs and be home everyday day and make more money than you can over the road. As far as all the paperwork,you have the same things in any good paying jobs,there is always paperwork. When you set yourself and your mind up to do it,its nothing hard just writing lines and paying attention to details,if you do it right it really is no problem. Where or what kind of job can you pick that you can smoke almost anytime you want, stop and play games,or just have a good steak for a meal whenever you feel up to it. You can work three weeks and have a week off vacation every month of the year and still have a nice home and new car or pickup or both. Its not hard to do if you try it, just don't listen to put me down folks, I run by myself and deliver and pickup on time and just plain enjoy life. When I am home my wife and I make the best of it. It isn't for everybody,but really no occupation is,no matter what you choose. I love working and not having someone standing over my shoulder,thats the best part of trucking for me. I have said for almost 40 years now,when I quit driving truck for a living I may have to get a real job and work much harder. Just go for it,learn what you can,and do your best to be the best,I"ll quarantee someone or some company will appreciate a great driver like you. best of luck to all you newbees,do us old geezers proud and carry on. WE really appreciate the safe conscienticious drivers that most of you are,every day and night out there with you. You know who you are!!! best of luck to all of you.

 

I have been waiting 12 yrs to drive a truck and my chance is finally here. I am not so vain or shallow to think it is going to be a piece of cake. Nothing worth haveing or doing is. I know it is going to be hard work and am fully ready and willing to give it 110% or I wouldn't even be trying for it. Truck driving is not a game it is a life style I understand that as do all of you here. My kids are all grown and I am all alone now so there is no better time for me to go out on the road. Now it is ME time. I am chosing to start my life over in a truck. any objections?:smt111

 

Great go for it,we need folks like you that are positive at what you do. You will do great,best of luck to you. Keep in touch.

 

Believe it or not,40 years ago,for me was worse. We were expected to stay out for three to four weeks at a time on the jobs I did,especially when I was with North American van lines,it took the hours and days to make a good living. I grew up with 3 brothers and 4 sisters,dad did all the work,and he didn't believe in ma working if he was able,I did the same. The traffic is heavier and we actually drive slower now than the old days. Corey can tell you that also, ok,tx ca,nm,nev,90 to 100 mph hammer down,not many tickets if you were careful. I got 16 in one year and a texas judge threatened me with loss of license,I really smartened up aftr that. Learn the paperwork,logs and reading maps,pretrip your truck always,don't ever run over anything with your front tires,EVER, because the damage ussually doesn't show until they blow out or come apart. If you have to drive the other tires over curbs hit them square, not on the sidewalls,causing blowouts and bent wheels. If you think you are too close back up and steer clear,never take chances and your bumper will always be straight and look good. Alot of Dot and other drivers look down at bent up bumpers,and fenders. best of luck,I am sure with your attitude you will do fine. Always surround yourself with real people that are good and proud of the job they do,the negative attitudes of others will bring you down to their level. see ya around someday out there.

 

just go for it ,we need more like you out here and your more then welcome just turn and burn just ignore the bad and keep the good and leave rambo in the right lane you will do just fine.
good luck to you.---southernpride

 

Good luck to you! Just remember to use your head if you're out here by yourself, (nothing against fellow drivers, 99.9% are good helpful people), but if you drive solo like me, women need to be aware a little bit more than the guys, mostly in non-trucker areas, like rest areas. If you ever do get in a jam, your fellow driver is the one you can always count on

 

No objections here! Actually, you sound like I did when I got started. I am tickled to death for you. You have the right attitude and your eyes seem to be wide open.

Grab a truck and c'mon.... we'll be looking for you!

 

It would be nice to hear from fordlady and know how it's going now since it's been almost 3 years ago when they posted.