Are you happy you're doin' this?

I LOVE my job driving the truck. I also love coming home to my grandsons, daughter and son in love. Life is good

 

I retired last year and sold my truck and trailer. Friends told me I would miss it and go back in six months. WRONG! I like this retirement!! I miss the driving part I guess. There's nothing like a New Mexico sunrise. Don't really know why(I'm not a scientist) but sunrise in New Mexico at Apache Summit or St Augustine pass is beautiful!. HAPPY? YOU BETCHA!!

 

Oldnewbiegonnabe, you are welcome. I normally don't recommend that anyone go into trucking today. You've read the posts on here and this micro-managing by the trucking companies is a real PIB. That being said I enjoyed the profession and made a darn good living at it. I was driving at a time when it was FUN to drive a truck and I say that in all seriousness. IT WAS FUN!! I wish you the best when you start. The trucking industry is BIG and if you will be patient you will find your niche. Some guys like vans, some guys like flats, I prefer reefers or grain trailers. Find what YOU like and figure out how to make MONEY at it. One thing you will learn, freight is fickle. Van freight can drop, flatbed freight can drop, grain can get slow,reefers can slow down. Be prepared for it. You just have to work your way through it. Enough preachin'! Three things to remember: 1.Never let anyone talk you into something you are not comfortable doing. 2. Always know your position on the road and those around you. 3. You can go down a hill slow as many times as you want-you will only go down one once FAST. Best Wishes and Good Luck!!

 

when I was little I either wanted to be a cop or a trucker, since I f-d up and can't be a cop, I became a trucker and wouldn't trade it for the world. My wife's family doesn't understand how I can drive like I do.

 

Well I wouldn't have done it this long if I didn't like. I enjoy the people I meet and the challenges of driving in all weather conditions. It's in my blood....need I say more.

 

Left it once for a managerial position. Lasted in that capacity for two years.

Been driving again for a bit over two years. Really want to be home more, but I don't really see myself doing anything but driving until I retire.


When I'm 103, the way it's going!

 

hi

well my dad loved it from when he was 16 driving a white freightliner across the yard till a year ago and now with how it is now he said he wish's he finshed school

he would joke around with me by picking up some tools and ask me what they are. i would say them and he said you passed the test you will be come a carpinter hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

then i would say nope hahahaha

as for my grandpa and uncel the love every bit of it

travis l

 

Punched a clock for about 30 years, been over the road for 3 years. there are good and bad in both, but Im happy and enjoying myself, its a great ride

 

Everyday I pray that I don't do anything stupid so that I don't jeopardize this job that I love. There is nothing like seeing the country and having a blast doing it with my hubby and my puppy, while getting paid! It does take a special spirit though I believe.

If I was a solo and my family was all at home, I don't know how I would fair. Those solo guys are tougher than me