Loneliness on the Road?

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If you want to get divorced drive a truck.
If you want your kids to say who are you when you walk in the door drive a truck.

 

If you are the type of person that needs a lot of social interaction, this career may be difficult for you. Don’t count shippers and receivers to be extroverts and one’s to strike up conversations. I try to be friendly and start small talk and this seems to work. I find myself to be a social person, but I also like to be by myself and therefore I have adjusted well to being alone in my truck. I currently do travel with a dog.

 

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The wash-out rate for first-year truck drivers is something like 90%.

I think loneliness is one of the reasons why this is the case.

As mentioned earlier--this career is a much better choice for people who are loners, or introverts.

I'm a natural introvert; I prefer solitude (in most cases) than being around others. I also work better by myself, than on a team.

If you're single, with no dependents (like me), this job is a better choice.

My last office job cured me of wanting to be around others on a daily basis (especially if they're the same people).

Now, I drive an "office"....with a nice window view....that is constantly changing.

--Lual

 

In all seriousness, this is better suited for those who prefer being alone, or ones that don’t constantly need the companionship of others. Trucking is more of a lifestyle than a career. Some make it, many don’t. It’s easier now to stay connected to others than ever before, so that might help you. When I started 20+ years ago, we didn’t have all of this technology to keep us connected, which was good and bad. Before I was married, I’d stay out on the road for 8-12 weeks or more, and be more than happy doing so. Now I’m home every day and while I certainly miss being on the road, and in a different state every night, I know that I would miss my family more.

This is a tough way to make a living, but it’s rewarding, too. And, once it’s in your blood, it’s all you’ll want to do. Good luck!

 

It's not just the solitude (loneliness), the isolation, the complete lack of circadian rhythm... and the stress.

It's also the social alienation. Drivers no longer exist in society, and every 4 wheeler treats drivers with contempt and derision.

This career hasn't turned out to be some romantic Hollywood movie. More like a horror movie.

(I'm 4 years into it. I haven't driven for about 3 weeks, and here I am, still up at 3am, nothing driving my sleep schedule, so I'm... lost. )

 

I can’t totally agree with this.....I have missed some things maybe not been there every time they wanted me to or should have been. However my kids definitely know who I am, what they mean to me. My wife still says I love you cow hauler every time we talk. Be 24 years this spring. Has it all been Roses hell naw.....but they do understand that Dad was out trying to make a living make their dreams while chasing mine. A woman has to ask herself do I want him home because I love him or because I’m afraid of what he may do while out.

If it’s one she will understand love don’t pay bills the other well that relationship ain’t gonna work regardless.