How to NOT get bored of driving?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Canadianhauler21, Sep 20, 2020.
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I truly never get bored of it. Nothing in this business gets me bored. I love the trucks, I love trucking, I love doing what I want. I do get aggravated at times though and pissed I didn’t make better financial decisions in my late teens and 20s. And will never be rich from trucking, I cherry pick good loads, wash my truck way to often, take pictures of it, talk to the few same friends about trucks and trucking. I mainly do what I want, when I want, how I want, so that helps also. Spend a lot of time with my family, I take the kids with me. Keeps things interesting and fun. On the other hand I couldn’t imagine being a company driver again, doing the same thing over and over again, being told where to go and when. I would get bored for sure.
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Go into pulling a tanker, regional not OTR. You'll get exercise loading, run anywhere from 1-5 hours, get out and unload, then run back empty. Different places every day, different challenges, roads vary from dirt/mud to county blacktops to the interstates. Generally not much waiting to load or unload, none of the reefer b.s.. Customers always happy to see you pull in.
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Might sound simple. But if you don't love driving or the road before. You won't love it after.
I feel at home in my car. Just driving and exploring. So for me. When I finish school I will be at home. Just a bit nervous due to the size.singlescrewshaker, Rideandrepair, Canadianhauler21 and 3 others Thank this. -
I second @LoboSolo's tanker suggestion. If nothing else the surge in a smooth bore will keep you on your tiptoes. And paperwork for hazmat loads is a lot more detailed which keeps brain active enough.
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Saw an ad a few months ago for driving a fuel truck and fueling aircraft.
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