How about some positives?

I am not driving yet myself but I can certainly understand where you are coming from after researching this industry. It is definitely not for everyone.

I would focus on what you want to get out of trucking and give that 100% attention.

 

Over the past 19yrs this job has treated me well. There have been truly crap times, then fun times, but all in all, it has treated me good.
I couldn't even imagine being stuck in one city 5 days a week, never mind one building!
Keep at it and keep your nose clean, then you can choose who YOU want to drive for instead of them picking you. Not too many industries can do that for their employees/contractors huh?
Even while I am sat here in Ma waiting for a load, I still would rather be here than working some office job for $30k a year!

Martin

 

Now see, I like reading posts like this. This is encouraging. Thanks.

 

I switched careers after 22 years in one field. I enjoy this job much more than I even thought I would. There will be bad days and good ones too. It doesn't get old seeing something different out the windshield every single day. I have met lots of great people along the way too, in the US and Canada. Like everyoine says, this isn't for everyone, but give it a chance. Don't give up after a few months.

 

Looking back, it was a long road but it's all gravy now. I'm glad I stayed with it. If I were to change anything. I would've stayed away from companies that send you a bus ticket but then where would I get the experience? I'm proud to be a truck driver and have no problem advertising it.

 

Bravo.

Martin

 

You complain too much

 

I like the freedom. Really wouldnt haveit any othr wway

 

Quite yer complainin'.....