Hi Alan!! Your story sounds almost like mine!! I was also stuck 9 to 5, doing export logistics,with some imports, dreaming of trucking. Last firm i worked for liquadated,and that forced my hand,which i am glad for!! Drove tippers and distribution,for unitrans.now i have my code 14,but no one willing to take on new blood!! Everyone says you need experience. Where do you get it lol! Wake up one morning and suddenly its there lol! Phoned all over the place. If you know anyone willing to give me a gap,please let me know? I have my sa passport as well,and long trips is no problem!