trucker tourist, what about site seeing while on the road?

Within reason though guys...

Most companies aren't going to let you take more than 3-4 days off at a time. They are paying for that truck and when it sits they aren't making any money. Usually if you want or need to take off longer than that you will have to turn your truck in. Which is a huge pain in the ###!

Unless of course you own the truck then the sky's the limit! Or rather your bank account is the limit!

 

Well I have been warned about CR England and am not going that route...however, as proven in a youtube video, training there can include snowboarding...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doCHhuABv1o

 

Personally I would recommend you stay away from all the mega-carriers! Ie: Swift, Werner, UsExpress, England, etc.... Its not that they are evil but your chances of success and making decent money is significantly higher at a smaller company! This is due to the dispatchers and the number of drivers they are responsible for. At the mega-carriers you will just be a number and randomly given your assignments according to where you are and what is available. At the smaller companies you and your dispatcher will work hand in hand and decide and choose what load will be best for you and the company. It may sound a little confusing right now because you aren't familiar with the industry, but trust me, your dispatcher is your number one key to success!

Take the time to do your home work and research and really try hard to find a decent smaller company. Even companies like Central Refrigerated are better then the mega-carriers. Central is still a large company but not quite a mega-carrier. They are just large enough to keep you busy yet small enough to still treat you like a human being!

 

The best way to see America is to take a bike with you. If you get a load near an attraction then do a little homework - public transportation, bike routes, etc. I've been to NY NY (Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, etc) Philly, New Orleans, LA, California beaches, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, etc. You can see a lot in 3 hr chunks, or better in 34 hrs. There are even a few sites devoted to such topics (I'm sure you can think of some ). Be safe and smart of course but I agree it'd be a shame to be so close and not see America!

 

I've seen every tourist attraction in the country. Or rather I have seen the exit for it. I have some great pictures too. I have the exit sign picture for mt. Rushmore. Exit sign picture for disneyworld. Exit sign picture for yellowstone. Exit sign picture for niagra falls. And so on.

 

Thanks for sharing this website, it's fantastic! Going to be following him now. I also photo journal our travels in our 18-wheeler, and love to share my photos with family and friends. They enjoy seeing our travels and following along to places they won't be able to visit.

 

What I was able to do each month was to arrange with my manager what zip code I wanted to end up at for my home time. And dont expect your employer to cover fuel costs for you personal pleasure.

 

Thats why I'm a o/o of a st8 truck, can get in anywhere a 40 rv can. Not a truck driver but a paid tourist

 

Hwy 191 between Bozeman and West Yellowstone has some great turn offs to park and enjoy the scenery!! If you go for a hike, make sure your protected. There are Grizzly's in that area! Saw one along the road a few weeks ago.

 

You have to be able to improvise and think on the go. I had an unexpected layover near Panama City, Fl. and just asked around and found out Panama City Mall allowed truck parking. Plenty of food choices, a movie theatre and within walking distance to the coast. Nice fishing pier and the beach up the coast.

I also carry golf clubs and keep a list of accessible courses if I ever get back in the area.