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Why do you want to be a truck driver?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by EndHatred, Jul 23, 2015.

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  1. Jul 23, 2015 #1
    EndHatred

    EndHatred Medium Load Member

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    Why do you want to be a truck driver? Simple question really but have you ever asked yourself that?
    Your answer may determine if it's the right choice for you..

    Is it because you didn't go to college for a degree but need to work somewhere?
    Is it because your family has a trucking business?
    Is it because after looking in the help wanted ads you didn't like the thought of working at McD's?
    Do you think it will be an easy way to make more than minimum wage?
    Is your Dad/ brother/cousin etc a truck driver?
    Do you like the thought of traveling the country & getting paid for it?

    Thanks
     
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  3. Jul 23, 2015 #2
    Blackshack46

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    I grew in a truck picking up milk with my dad on farms. Now I don't pick up milk cause it doesn't pay as good but I still haul food grade tankers and love it.
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2015 #3
    mpd240

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    I do it for the respect and money
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2015 #4
    Puppage

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    Because I am tired of sitting behind a desk the last 25 years.
     
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  7. Jul 23, 2015 #5
    EndHatred

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    So you started in the business in a family business? Good for you, was every one in your family upset when you switched?

    Always a joker in the pack

    So you want see the country? Are you a driver yet?
     
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  8. Jul 23, 2015 #6
    poppapump1332

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    Grew up with my uncle pulling steel out of the mills in w.va and pittsburgh in the 70s and knew thats what i wanted to do_Only wish i knew then what trucking would become today unfortunately though its in my blood.
     
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  9. Jul 23, 2015 #7
    Puppage

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    I am not. As for seeing the country, I guess so but its more being outdoors and, hopefully, always moving.
     
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  10. Jul 23, 2015 #8
    EndHatred

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    My reason too. I couldn't see myself staring at the same four walls my whole life. So do you like it now?
     
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  11. Jul 23, 2015 #9
    GenericUserName

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    I do it for the glory, and the women.
     
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  12. Jul 23, 2015 #10
    EndHatred

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    They give out glory awards for that "behind the orange curtain?"
     
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