Monthly Archives: August 2009

Seeing the Other Side of the Tracks as a Truck Driver

Posted on August 28, 2009 by TruckerMike

“I wrote a recent post called “Truck Driving: An Office With A View” and that post had a lot of descriptions of the beauty this country holds. But out here on the road, our office doesn’t always have such a great view. Continue reading →

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The Sleep Cycle of a Truck Driver – It Doesn’t Exist

Posted on August 27, 2009 by TruckerMike

One thing that I wasn’t quite prepared for when I decided to become a truck driver is the sleeping patterns. I knew fatigue was a big issue in truck driving, but now I truly understand why. The long driving hours are only part of the issue…it’s rather complicated. Continue reading →

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Enduring The Rookie Treatment In Trucking

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Brett Aquila

Over the years I’ve seen a million new guys and gals come into the trucking industry with not only the wrong perceptions of what the trucking industry is like, but with the attitude that everyone better treat them like kings and queens and roll out the red carpet or they’re outta here – and I’ve seen a lot of em get outta here in a hurry. It’s tough in the beginning – there’s a lot to learn…. Continue reading →

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Trucking Back To Dallas

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Rhonda

I’m on a two day round trip to Dallas and I’m hoping that all will go well! Continue reading →

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Want to Live a Simpler Life? Try Truck Driving!

Posted on August 19, 2009 by TruckerMike

Truck driving is very demanding and difficult. It is one of the biggest mental challenges I’ve ever gone through. From learning how to drive a truck, to dealing with uncooperative customers, to the irregular hours, and the time spent away from home. So if that’s the case, why did I use such a title? I’ll explain…. Continue reading →

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Alone Time as a Truck Driver – Can you Handle it?

Posted on August 13, 2009 by TruckerMike

When I first started researching becoming a truck driver, I knew I’d be spending a lot of time alone. Believe it or not, this was actually something I was looking forward to. It’s not that I dislike people or anything like that, I’ve just always been the type that doesn’t mind being alone. It’s almost therapeutic. However, this isn’t the case for everyone, and I’m here to tell you what it’s like being a solo truck driver, all alone. Continue reading →

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Truck Driving – An Office with a View!

Posted on August 10, 2009 by TruckerMike

I was driving through Oklahoma and Kansas today, which are two states that get a real bad wrap. Most people think it’s boring. There’s nothing around, nothing to do, and it’s too flat. But, I’ve decided that I love these states! Sometimes, the beauty of a certain region doesn’t stand out like a giant body of water or snow capped mountains. Sometimes, you need to look around to notice the sheer beauty. Continue reading →

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Truck Drivers Must Be Flexible, Committed, and Adaptable

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Brett Aquila

I recently got a question from a visitor asking about finding part time work in the trucking industry with a company that would have to give him the flexibility to run loads according to his schedule and lifestyle. He has … Continue reading →

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Things That Irritate Truck Drivers

Posted on August 5, 2009 by TruckerMike

In my last post, I spoke a little bit about what truck drivers do on the road that can irritate 4-wheelers. This post is intended to help people understand what irritates us truck drivers. Continue reading →

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