Wanting to get my CDL

Very true. But I've often wondered what the actual percentage of drivers is that are still driving one year after they started. This business chews up people and spits out their bones.

 

So true... a statistic that we will never know. I see people dropping like flies from this (and other) forums, way before the initial 1st year. It's not a job, it's a lifestyle. It really is. OTR, or not.

 

If you think your boyfriend doesn't care about you, you're going to find that your dispatcher cares even less about you. It looks like you're not looking for career advice. But you want to know what I know? It's not always greener on the other side. You'll leave one dude for another, one company for another, and you're still taking the same set of problems with you, only now you are forced to adjust to change. That is a very stressful thing in itself, under the most ideal of circumstances. Under bad life circumstances, this can be enough to push one over the edge.

Do you actually think driving a truck is going to fix whatever problem you're trying to fix? Don't think of the short-term. After the initial shock wears off and you're long gone, dude is gonna be "liking" every broad's pictures on Facebook until he gets a rebound and forgets about you. This is how the game works.

Over the road driving isn't the only career choice by the way. It's the season for agriculture products, so if the road is calling that much, you can always do that locally. I think, if you're looking to hit the road for any reason other than building a successful career, you stand a good chance of losing your mind out there. The isolation and demands of this job just aren't conducive to someone in a bad frame of mind. Your work performance will suffer.

You should try talking to your man first, before you talk to a bunch of depraved men living in vehicles on an anonymous internet forum, where we can safely hide behind our screens and say whatever comes to mind with little accountability.

 

Of course he doesn't want you to go OTR ! Free live in baby sitter . But those are not your kids . And unless you care enough to put your life on hold , again? But life is too short to not enjoy the ride! Best of luck on which ever path you choose!

 

We are not ALL depraved.. I did my time OTR and run Intrastate now... it IS possible, just a huge sacrifice for a year (or 3 or 5?)....... Wow... you're being kinda hard on a wannabe, just saying. I got RIF'd from IT, and my daugher was 2, and then we had a son. We made it work.

 

Nah, I'm not trying to be hard on this lady. I'm definitely the person who always thinks the grass is greener, and I"m always the person learning things the hard way. By the way, we are all a little depraved. Especially after doing this job for so long

 

....." I feel held back and held down and I miss the road"....Sounds like before you decided on trucking.... maybe you should evaluate your relationship and make a decision on how important it is to you. I wish you the best and hope things work out where you are happy. I agree also with the statement of "follow your gut". I also agree with it being a "whole family affair", when you are in a relationship.

 

One appeal of OTR for some people it that once you start doing OTR you have no time to do anything but OTR. If it's not in the truck with you you can't do anything about it.

 

I hated when kids are involved. You best think about this really good. Have you thought about paying for your own schooling ? This way you won't be locked up on a contract for a year ? Also, this way you can fine probably something local for starters. And still have those kids in your life.

 

If one wants a cdl then go thru a technical school. Stay away from the big companies that put you thru there training and make you sign a contract. I've heard countless stories about that. As for companies OTR sucks in my book. So exhaust all efforts on local before going OTR. You will luck up more than likely.