The real reason so many new drivers don't last...

Bingo! Finally someone who gets it!

 

Drive safe

 

Thank you.

Drive safe

 

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Thank you for the message, I tried responding back but the forum won't allow me since I'm so new.

 

That's no joke. Warehouse workers and forklift drivers are under direct company scrutiny during their entire shift.

Some companies are even putting cameras outside the door to the crapper, to see who is taking too much time away from work.

Give me a cab and a steering wheel any day of the week, over working in what amounts to a prison yard, these days.

 

I really enjoyed reading this. Modern day truck driving in a nutshell. Even my experience in the military did not suck this much. Being out at sea for 6 months at a time and getting paid decently for that sacrifice sure does beat making 19 cents per mile delivering goods to unpleasant and unappreciative people.

 

Too many newbies quit too soon. Yes, there are misconceptions about the job that are perpetuated by the recruiters and schools. Yes, there are people who simply are not cut out for trucking. But I've heard newbs say they are planning to leave when they've only been working solo for a week or two. Every job is rough the first couple weeks, it takes time to learn the ropes even with the best of training. My advice to the newbs who want to quit, give it a couple months at least. You've made a big investment in training for this career. Give it a chance to work.

 

Great positive message!

 

You are welcome and good luck to you.

Drive safe

 

If I had a dollar for everytime I read or heard someone say: "I really like driving, so I think I would love to be a truck driver", I'd be a wealthy man.

I wonder if the turnover rate is higher in the trucking business or fast food?

At least flipping burgers doesn't cost 6000 dollars or six weeks in a cab with an certified idiot for a trainer.