Over The Road With No Sleeper

thanks for the responses, Im not giving up, I cant afford to but as Winchester Magnum pointed out, there are so many "out of work" people going coming out of driving schools because they see us still working that the big companies can pick and choose who they put behind the wheel.

Magnum, I remember when the industry was so desperate for drivers that as long as you were over 21 and had crossed into another state you were qualified. I guess now that is called "Regional". Interesting how they classify us now! Local Drivers, Regional Drivers, OTR Drivers.... Did I miss one in there?

 

Ahh yea I forgot Dedicated!

I am still looking, I know there is a plethora of smaller companies out there but everyone is feeling the cargo crunch right now, I will stick it out and keep looking. The economy will turn around, its just going to take time.

 

Hahaha, fortunately our freightshakers have enough leg room so you can get semi comfortable. I paid my dues ten years ago by cutting my teeth (so to speak) in a 1972 or 74 KW Conventional. It had a piece of 3/4" rebar sticking up out of the floor as a shifter. I also drove a triple stick, R model Mack. 5-4-5! that truck could walk through anything I put it in, I miss that old blue mack! Good times!

I remember the number one piece of advice I got from an old timer I drove with. He said that to drive those old Kitty Wompers it took a special touch! When you get to the truck in the morning, slam your hand in the door once or twice so that you are good and mad all day! He said that following that one simple piece of advice would ensure the truck ran smooth all day and wouldnt you know it, The minute I started to baby that old beast it would begin acting up. As soon as I decided to get tough it settled right down!