Ready or Not Here I come!!

Congrats, bigbusman. You will never ever forget your Millington experience. I went in Jan of 2009 and I am still in contact with my roomies today.

I was planning on coming back to Swift in January but I got a nice offer for regional from Averitt Express. I start with them Jan 9. Home every weekend.

I will keep up with your progress here. Can't wait to follow the adventure.

 

Hence why you get your flushot.

 

Flushots are a JOKE. I stay away from them and stay healthy toe old fashioned way by taking care of myself and not eat junk everyday. Much better approach, especially for truckers since they have to make sure they pass those physicals every year or two.

 

That and:

Wash.

Your.

Hands. Often.

 

And use alcohol rub!

 

Your "feeling" is probably pretty accurate. Driving a truck isn't a 9-to-5 job and you might as well get exposed to it now. You can be on duty 14 hours a day, drive 11 hours a day, and work 70 hours a week. And they aren't anything like "normal" hours but will include plenty of waiting, unexpected delays, bad weather, and other "joys" of the job. I have a LOT of experience in that area and can tell you it's the hardest thing to get used to.

And that is why adequate hydration - meaning water - and high-quality sleep are important.

 

Thanks bbm for keeping this wannabe posted. Well yesterday I passed the cdl permit the first time around. I was so happy. I told ya I studied that book back n forth. Economy too bad to keep giving dmv my money.Called my recruiter to give him the update so now I gotta pack n get ready for bus on the 1st. Yeah wash hands often (alcohol rub is good too) eat as healthy as u can, and rest are all the ways to go for your health.

 

LSAgentOZR....what do you call a super trucker anyway...im curious!!!