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Anyone take a break from trucking?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Canadianhauler21, Jul 28, 2022.

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  1. Jul 28, 2022 #1
    Canadianhauler21

    Canadianhauler21 Heavy Load Member

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    I got a question for all you guys, have you ever taken a break from trucking? I'm talking like months to years break. I find that twice a year I gotta take a vacation or I lose my marbles.

    I'm thinking I'll just have to leave the industry for a while. Dealing with idiots all day and not having a life is getting to me.

    Looking forward to hearing your responses.
     
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  3. Jul 28, 2022 #2
    ProfessionalNoticer

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    I take a break when the market forces me too because the rates drop too low or there isn't much to haul. Sometimes that's several months long. Everyone should take breaks IMO. If you don't pause sometimes you just end up being a rodent stuck on a hamster wheel. Life is too short to be slaving it away.
     
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  4. Jul 28, 2022 #3
    Diesel73

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    I took a 6 year break to spend more time with the kids. Now I'm back.
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2022 #4
    Canadianhauler21

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    You got that right. Makes me feel a bit better about taking a break.

    How did you feel during those 6 years? Did you always have the pull for the road?
     
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  7. Jul 28, 2022 #5
    Diesel73

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    I thought about it occasionally but I enjoyed the family time much more. My reason for being out here now are different. First time was to see the country. This time it's just to make money.
     
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  8. Jul 28, 2022 #6
    buddyd157

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    yes, i turned wrenches for a few years prior to trucking, had all my tools. dropped out of driving, for about 1 year. then decided that wrenching is harder on the body, when you been out of it for like 30 years....lol...lol...

    finished my driving career as a driver, and CDL instructor, much easier on the body
     
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  9. Jul 28, 2022 #7
    slim shady

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    Ist time took off 18 yrs 1994-2012
    2nd time took a year off 2020
     
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  10. Jul 28, 2022 #8
    Mattflat362

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    8 weeks off...so far....this time around!

    Working other I.T. sub jobs and fixing everything on everything I own! Bikes, motorcycles, boat, Jeep, house/yard!
     
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  11. Jul 28, 2022 #9
    Kyle G.

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    I have done a couple stints as a yard jockey, i guess that was my way of getting off the road for awhile. Of course i came crawling back LOL.
     
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  12. Jul 28, 2022 #10
    kemosabi49

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    I took off from 6/2014 to 8/2021. I kept my cdl by self certifying as Exempt Interstate. My former company took me back and I went with trainers for a few days. First time I had even been in a truck in seven years is when I took my road test. Ground a few gears but didn't scratch any paint.
     
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