Like someone said early"Kid in a candy store" didn't get nervous at all--just glad to finally not have the ol man next to me #####in! LOL--
but some things never change--and accordin to him almost 40 years later--I'm still a kid hangin on to the steering wheel--with power steering and one gear stick--kids--sheesh!
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Did any of you get butterflies on your first solo?
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My first trip back on the road after the loss of my husband was OK. But when I got to the receiver and saw where I had to back into the only thing that crossed my mind was "Holy Mother of God, I am so screwed." But I did do it (obviously) and haven't had any more butterfly moments since then. Give it time.
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Yes I had butterflies and the death grip that I had to peel my fingers off the steering wheel each day. It lasted about 6 months and comes back every winter when I hear that S word Or that I word. Getting butterflies just thinking about it.
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try to relax dont get in a hurry your first day like i did my first pick up and left the shipper with out all my bills so had to have them faxed a day later lol
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Yeah well. That's life..
Hope the O.P. reports back and lets us know how it went.Last edited: Oct 28, 2012
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Not really nervous because prior to truck driving I was a security guard at a DC.
I'd talk to truckers for an hour sometimes, just to get an idea of what their day was like.
The company I chose only had a 10 day orientation, then you're on your own.
Won't lie I was a bit hesitant after hearing that, but applied anyway.
First run I guess I got lucky because I had to drive 4 states over with a co worker, to pick up my truck.
He taught me a lot in those few days and since then life as a professional driver has been much easier.walstib Thanks this. -
I've been solo for about 6 weeks and have gotten on a first name basis with the people in the accident department at my company.
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i remember showing up early and throwing up in front of my pete, telling my buddy that i was sick. he laughed and said he throws up often on the first day and that i would be o.k. went to work. what fond memories.
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