Has Trucking Changed You?

Not really, that I know of, except that I hated just about every other job, besides Trucking. Including Loading Flatbeds with steel, changing Truck tires, and a few Farmers Market gigs. Except for 5 yrs. before age 21. Been Driving ever since. Had a job at 17 Driving a Local Route. Lost my License for a few yrs. Otherwise I’d been Driving. 37 yrs now. When I started Driving T/T, at 28, I gained a lot of respect and self esteem. Never seemed to impress anyone else though. Lol. Not my goal anyway. Before then. never thought of myself as a Professional. I’ve always had respect for Truck drivers. My Dad drove. I had a very good understanding of what to expect. It’s what you make of it. No regrets. All jobs have a downside. Helps if you enjoy the work. Always a challenge. Even after 30 yrs. T/T, I enjoy it.

 

Meh, that’s not important unless, of course, you’re a Kentuckian. If that’s the case, I would like to invite you to Frank’s FREE Truck Driving School!

If I understand correctly, you’re feeling a bit underwhelmed and under appreciated with teaching. I didn’t see any mention of the grade level you teach. I assume high school or below.

Have you considered moving up to the college ranks or, perhaps, advanced high school students? I did both when I was in the corporate world (I’m a retired CPA turned truck driver).

I tutored advanced math to high school students for a couple of hours a week. And, I was an adjunct a couple of nights a week at the local university where I mostly taught accounting classes.

I enjoyed that kind of teaching as *most* of my students wanted to be there and wanted to learn. But, that was 15 years or so ago. I’m sure a lot of the adult education is probably online anymore.

 

Also remember operations will push your buttons.
Be firm but fair do not become a door mat
For them. Otherwise they will use and abuse you.

 

Yea I didn't have a care in the world as a company driver.

 

speaking of bored, remember the kid that came on here and asked what we do to occupy ourselves while we drive all day?

he actually asked if we watched a movie WHILE DRIVING??!!

hope he didn't get a CDL.

 

Most money I have ever made, truly life changing. No other job I want to do. I got a pretty late start in my mid 40s. Wish I had started sooner, but doubt I would have had the patience and mental fortitude to last if I had tried it in my 20s.