career change

Well driver, it sounds like you have already answered your own question. I fully understand your motives. The good news is that you are only 27 years old and as you stated, you still have plenty of time to make a career change. Actually, I commend you for having your own authority and being a business owner at such a young age. With that type of work ethic, I'm sure you will succeed at whatever career you decide to pursue. Best of Luck to you driver.

 

I actually did the opposite. Came from a corporate, cubicle job into the owner-op with own authority realm. I am glad to be out of the corporate rat race and the cubicle side of things and enjoy the flexibility and stresses that come along with being a business owner and working for yourself/calling the shots.

With that said, if you don't enjoy it anymore, I definitely advocate doing what you feel is best for you in the long run. As mentioned, you are still young and have plenty of time to shift gears into a different field. Enjoying what you do definitely makes getting up and doing it a heck of a lot easier. All just my opinion of course.

 

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Refrigerated trailer mechanic might be a good choice. There's schools and training available for that.
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Spartan school of aviation, outside of Tulsa. Good living in aerodynamic.
Wish I would have stayed at Spartan.

 

Leave the industry well you can

 

Loving your job should be one of your top priorities in life. Take it from one who has grandchildren your age. Life is meant to be lived in joy.

 

Agreed with others - if you HATE getting up in the cab - or under it with a grease gun, then pursue something else.

If you’re financially able - park the rig, put the authority on ice, try something new.

Trucking will always be there.

Good luck.

 

Not sure about the ‘joy’ and all that happy clappy stuff - but - not miserable.

We’ll agree on ‘not miserable ‘