Monthly Archives: March 2009

A Short Poem From A Truck Driver’s Wife

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Karen

People who have never experienced the life of an over the road truck driver have no idea how difficult the job and the lifestyle is. Here’s a little poem I wrote to let drivers know that some of us do understand, and that we’re thinking about you all the time. Continue reading →

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Truck Driver Training Adventures in the Smokey Mountains!

Posted on March 30, 2009 by TruckerMike

Greetings from the beautiful Smokey Mountains in PA! It’s a beautiful sight out here. But the trip was a bit interesting – and even a bit terrifying at times! Continue reading →

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I Shower How Often? What Is Personal Hygiene Like On The Road

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Farmer Bob

We’ve heard the stories about truckers and their beauty tips. Maybe you’ve seen them when you ventured into a truck stop? Here’s what I’ve found out about person hygiene on the road. Continue reading →

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The First Two Weeks On the Road With My Trainer

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Scott.P

After completing the initial 15 day training period, I’ve now been on the road for 14 of the 28 required days and things are going really well. Here’s some insight into it…. Continue reading →

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Observations From a Rookie Truck Driver

Posted on March 28, 2009 by TruckerMike

Wow, I can’t believe it’s been a week since I got hooked up with my trainer. This has probably been the quickest week of my life! I just wanted to share a few observations that I’ve made of the industry as a rookie driver. First of all, to make it in this industry, you can’t be….. Continue reading →

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FMCSA SAFESTAT: The Grading System For Carriers And Their Employees

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Rhonda

Believe it or not, it’s far easier than you might imagine to get the safety records of trucking companies. And these records have a rather important impact on drivers…here’s how…. Continue reading →

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More on my First Two Weeks OTR – Including Things You Will Need With You

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Farmer Bob

Earlier I said I’d go into more detail on what I brought, what I should have brought, and what I could have left at home. Here is a bunch of items to bring, some not to bring, and some other insights into the trucking lifestyle… Continue reading →

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My First Day and Night at a Truck Stop

Posted on March 26, 2009 by TruckerMike

So, this will be my life moving forward. When I’m not driving, chances are I’ll be at a truck stop somewhere. Here is my first experience, and one I probably won’t ever forget. Not because something extremely dramatic happened, but … Continue reading →

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Potty Break….

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Karen

Let me start out by asking one question…..How many of you (meaning truck drivers) that are on the road daily really look around and observe the landscape, as much as you can, to see all the trash that’s discarded and … Continue reading →

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Long Hauler’s Recognition – A Letter From A Truck Driver’s Wife

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Karen

This story is dedicated to every long~haul truck driver out there, men & women alike! I am the wife of a long~haul driver and I’m writing this to give recognition to those where very little is given, which is very much needed. Continue reading →

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My First Two Weeks of OTR Training

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Farmer Bob

As I said previously, you have to have patience. A sense of humor helps too! I started keeping a diary of where we went and what I did, but after a short time days and events became one long blur. Continue reading →

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My First Load Driving a Big Truck

Posted on March 25, 2009 by TruckerMike

Finished up orientation on Friday and by Saturday morning, I already had a trainer waiting for me at the terminal. How cool is that!? I met up with him at 8am and had breakfast. I was glad to see that he was a really nice guy. I’ll be sharing a truck with him for about 15 weeks (longer training program than most companies), so I hope our personalities don’t clash. But so far, we’ve been getting along great. We’re finally gonna get rollin! Continue reading →

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That Truckin’ Orientation – What I Went Through

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Farmer Bob

Well, I finished my CDL school and received my diploma! Hot darn! I am somebody! Here is what I went through during orientation and the important lessons I’ve learned. Continue reading →

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Trucking Company Orientation – Day 3

Posted on March 25, 2009 by TruckerMike

Ahhh, finally the last day of orientation. Some of the things today were really interesting, some were so boring they were unbearable. But the company has some interesting open-door policies and the info was important. Continue reading →

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Trucking School Is Hard: Peter’s Crybaby Blog

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Peter Jr

Woe is me. Not only is truck driving school not easy, but getting a job and getting rollin in this economy is not the fastest process by any means! Continue reading →

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