Turns out trucking is an underrated job for autistic people?

I'm the same exact way. Very happy to be very alone and in the truck a lot.

 

Pretty sure I'm on the spectrum somewhere, although high-functioning and like some others said learned to 'hide' it (converse with neurotypicals, i.e., "normies" lol) over the years.

Like @skallagrime was hinting at, I think all these modern labels and 'diagnoses' are just so it can be covered by insurance, lol. And/or just another way to create FUD, make an individual feel like something is 'wrong' with them somehow. The peasants are easier to control that way, you know; most especially once you get them on some pharmaceuticals. But these traits always existed. They are just inconvenient to some aspects of 'modern' society.

I don't consider it a handicap in any way, in fact quite the opposite; these traits are very useful in some areas. I know some quite talented computer programmers, including some people who contribute to the Linux kernel. Many of them are very much further along on the spectrum. Nothing wrong with that, IMO. We just 'think different'.

 

I see signs every time I look in the mirror.

 

Tell you what, in my neck of the woods the way truckers carry on using the CB/UHF, I don't think that little pea in their skull even rolls around anymore. Appalling respect for each other, general understanding of what appears to be almost everything, hopeless use of the english language, and hyper sensitive to the slightest criticism or perceived personal or negative comment.
If the wife or kids knew how they behaved at work I think they would find themselves alone at home as well. Not all as many would be like me and don't even bother turning on the uhf, but the ones who do really need to have a rethink.

 

There's a definite link between autism and vaccines. Was almost not even heard of 70-80 years ago.

 

Its probably more that it wasnt being diagnosed as much 50 years ago, just label them as "quiet" or "weird."

 

I will say this upfront. I AM NOT an expert on Autism. I have a tough enough time dealing with epilepsy and heart disease. What I always thought was people suffering from this mostly had problems adjusting to a changing environment. Of course, I understand what spectrum means. I do think some people with ASD can do this job with no issues. In the OTR trucking world, you can go days and follow the same routine, then you have those days when there is a changing situation by the hour. If your ASD affects you like this I don't recommend OTR trucking.

 

Stoked to find this post. I'm a CDL candidate in NORCAL, and about 90% with my education. Long story short I need to find a new school, preferably with instructors who can work with someone who has autism and other learning differences. Grateful for any leads. Thanks.

 

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This here line is the golden turth !!!
I'am the same way ..