Anybody else addicted to the road?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by hairball77, Sep 19, 2014.

  1. hairball77

    hairball77 Bobtail Member

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    I can't stand being shut down for more than 2 days.Anybody else have this problem?
     
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  3. Red Hot Mess

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    Me, Me...PICK ME!!!!! I am totally addicted to the road! Not a problem...it's better than cigarettes, drugs, or beer! (not to mention I actually get paid to be addicted! LOL)
     
  4. ew2108

    ew2108 Road Train Member

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    I think I am i pulled up in front of the house today came in to take a leak then when back to the truck to sleep
     
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  5. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    3-4 days tops then i gotta go.... The trucking could end and i could easily just travel some other way. Like Train, bicycle or even walk
     
  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Then why even go home if going to sleep in your trk,lol.
     
  7. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    you sleep better in the more familiar bed. i did that for years....
     
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  8. sherlock510

    sherlock510 Road Train Member

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    Can't say I'm addicted to the road, but I thoroughly enjoy my job.
    Won't be a career driver OTR, but I can definitely see myself retiring as a driver.
     
  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Wish I had your attitude.I use to like it,took me 10 yrs though to finally hate it.
     
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  10. 8thnote

    8thnote Road Train Member

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    Not at all. If an opportunity came up at home that paid as well as what I make now, I would turn in my keys today.
     
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  11. GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

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    its funny you bring it up. I've been out for 16 days now and I have a load going home I should be home in about 5 days or so and you know normally buy this time I'm done I'm ready to go home and relax for a little bit but for some reason this time I dont want to go back
     
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