Quit my job and riding with Hubby

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  1. Texas Wheelman

    Texas Wheelman Light Load Member

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    Welcome, I'm sure you'll have some great experiences.
     
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  3. Everett

    Everett Crusty Shorts, What???

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    :biggrin_25525: Forgot too add , take your camera along and then when you get home you can share the pics with grandchilden ,ect as slide trip of all the weird things like a 30 foot of ball barb wire, the catskill moutains ect, Everett. :biggrin_25523:
     
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  4. bullhaulerswife

    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    Thats what I do, I've gotten a few on the run that I'll be printing out in large scale and adding to our walls.

    You get to see some beautiful scenery out there.

    I love riding with hubby, when I can. Its more like an adventure for me, and for him, it helps pass the long hours driving, with someone to share conversation with in the truck.
     
  5. Texas-Nana

    Texas-Nana Princess Drives-a-Lot

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    I'm experiencing what you wives go through and frankly I think y'all being at home is harder than team driving. *nods lots*
     
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  6. ann2009

    ann2009 Medium Load Member

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    Have a great time and look forward to hearing your adventure stories on the road....God Bless.
     
  7. Diesel_Smurf

    Diesel_Smurf ~Trucker's Wife~

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    Hiya Sweet Tatter! And welcome to the site! I get to go with my hubby now and then, just got back from being on the road with him for 5 weeks. First off need to figure out where some of your stuff is gonna go. where you will decide food will go where all the dog stuff will go, clothes go and dirty clothes. having some bins available for you to keep some needed odds and ends from getting lost is a good idea too. (Thanks Red hehe) Having you there will be a great help to him. while he fuels up you can also go fill the thermos or whatever grab whats needed in the truck stop and grab his fuel receipt, so he can get done what he needs to get done quicker as well. will help save him time on his clock for his log book. Am sure after some time you will both figure out what works best for you both. Just remember, before you both fall asleep kiss. Remember, you are both in this together. His job is going to be a very stressful one. If he seems irritated don't take it personal, it is not aimed AT you. And same for him, two way street here. if you both remember that you will be fine. ps. good luck with 3 dogs in the truck. we have 1 and she is a handful (min pin)
     
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  8. Diesel_Smurf

    Diesel_Smurf ~Trucker's Wife~

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    PS what company let you take a dog let a lone 3? lol hard to find a company now a days that will let a company driver have a dog. and also him as a new driver have his wife in the truck after only a month. usually they want you to have at least 6 months exp
     
  9. dieselUSMC

    dieselUSMC Light Load Member

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    Are any of you husband and wife owner operator teams? If so, PLEAE HELP with some insight on how it goes and if the money is worth the start up costs.... Thanks and BE SAFE!
     
  10. KittyKat501

    KittyKat501 Bobtail Member

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    Hi Sweet Tater. I am so happy to see you here. I am also quitting my job to go OTR. For several years, I have been out with my husband. This time, I got my CDL. Looking forward to the experience and the fun. I look forward to hearing how things are going for you.
     
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  11. SWEET TATTER

    SWEET TATTER Bobtail Member

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    His company leases from owner operator's so that makes the difference with the dog's I guess.. and I won't be going on the truck till the end of Sept. when his 60 day's are up... This... will be a challenge with such a small area as far as organizing everything. The pups are good about laying around and not too hyper,they like to be close to us. I'm sure I will find thing's to help with since I won't be driving and help cut some time that way.. Good luck Kitty Kat with driving I'm not that brave yet .. need to get the feel of the truck as home away from home first :eek:) Keep in touch!!
     
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