Negativities. People trying to talk me out of driving a truck.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Lee79, Feb 3, 2019.

  1. homeskillet

    homeskillet Road Train Member

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    Fixed the typo.

    But the story, even on the 5th go-around, is still likely B.S.
     
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  3. Cleveland2Memphis

    Cleveland2Memphis Bobtail Member

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    I had to screenshot that last paragraph
     
  4. Cleveland2Memphis

    Cleveland2Memphis Bobtail Member

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    I tell them to Eat Dust
     
  5. Cleveland2Memphis

    Cleveland2Memphis Bobtail Member

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    You got me brainstorming now. Now I'm thinking on going otr for 2 years and putting my belongings in a storage container
     
  6. OlegMel

    OlegMel Medium Load Member

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    Think twice, most OTR truck drivers work for minimum wage or close to it. If you don’t believe me than look around this forum and you’ll see how experienced people slave for 55cpm or less.
     
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  7. Brandonpdx

    Brandonpdx Road Train Member

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    Listening to other people is a good way to never get anywhere in life if you have an idea that’s even remotely off the beaten path.
     
  8. rluky13

    rluky13 Light Load Member

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    I had a great white collar job in a huge mega resort in Las Vegas. My wife and I decided to quit my job and she quit her low paying job and we went to CDL school and both of us team drove with Swift to start. We lived on the road(in the truck) for 2 years and saved all our money. After 2 years we put that money towards a house and a new car. We both had to be disciplined for our spending but I think it is a great way to save money and see the country.
     
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  9. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    if you as a beginner, want to live in a truck, make $400 maybe a week, sit , and not get paid. ha ha ha go for it.
     
  10. rluky13

    rluky13 Light Load Member

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    Yes, you won't get much money when you are in training and that is something that you have to deal with starting from the beginning. That is why you have to save money before you go out there and drive. Once you get on your own then you will make good money.
    I always wanted to be a truck driver even as a kid and then it became a reality. If you desire it and you put effort to it than do it and live out your dream and enjoy life.
     
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