In the past few months that I’ve been driving, I’ve learned one major thing. Trucking can destroy you if you let it. Truck driving can literally drive you to madness….if you let it. So don’t…..
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Don’t Let the Little Things Bother You….Just Roll On
Posted by TruckerMike on 17 June 2009, 6:20 am
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Great Stories, On The Road In Training, Stories of the Road.
Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, driver responsibilities, hard lessons learned, life on the road, On The Road In Training, Stories of the Road, truck driver training
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One Electric Ride
Posted by TruckerMike on 9 June 2009, 7:52 am
There are some nights when you don’t want to be in the truck. Then there are some nights when you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world at that paticular moment.
The Best Trip for a Truck Driver – Home.
Posted by TruckerMike on 28 May 2009, 7:09 am
After being away from home for about 10 weeks, I finally got home. What I did while I was there wasn’t as important as who I did it with….
Surviving a Company Trainer
Posted by TruckerMike on 26 May 2009, 7:37 am
Wow, it’s been two months since I hit the road with my trainer. I can’t believe it’s already been that long. Time is really flying out here. As I stated in one of my earlier posts, my training period is much longer than most companies, so I probably won’t be done for at least another 6 weeks or so. But since I’ve put in quite a bit of time with a trainer already, I thought I’d share a few of my thoughts on how to survive your company trainer.
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, On The Road In Training, Safe Driving Tips, Stories of the Road.
Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, CDL training, dealing with the boss, driver responsibilities, hard lessons learned, life on the road, On The Road In Training, Stories of the Road, truck driver training
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Now Where Did I Put My Red Shoes?
Posted by Farmer Bob on 18 May 2009, 5:31 am
In the movie classic “Wizard of Oz” the good witch Glenda tells Dorothy to click the heels of her red shoes together three times and say “There’s no place like home”. The movie ends with Dorothy waking up in her bed surrounded by worried family members…well, my training time is over, and I’m going home.
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Current State of the Trucking Industry, On The Road In Training, Stories of the Road.
Tagged Advice and Opinions, CDL training, dealing with the boss, getting your CDL, hard lessons learned, new drivers in a slow economy, truck driver training, truck driving stories
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Trucking Company Orientation: Not Much Fun
Posted by Peter Jr on 16 May 2009, 6:18 am
Basically, when going to orientation, prepared to be bombarded with videos, tested on your skills, and grilled about your past. I’m looking foreword to getting the heck out of this hotel, and getting on the open road. Hopefully, my trainer will show up in the next day or two. If not, it looks like I’m just going to have to wait…..
Preparing for Truck Driver Company Training – Things to Pack!
Posted by TruckerMike on 10 May 2009, 6:39 am
What should I pack? This has to be the number one question amongst newbies. First of all, pack as little as possible. Only the necessities….
The Time Has Come: I’m Heading To Orientation
Posted by Peter Jr on 7 May 2009, 6:03 am
It’s finally here! Time for me to hit the open road, see the country, and see how many people I know are shocked when they see me hauling ass in an eighteen wheeler.
Worst Trip in a Big Truck Yet
Posted by TruckerMike on 27 April 2009, 4:46 am
This trip started out in Laredo, TX and we were heading near Pittsburgh, PA. It was adventurous, frustrating, difficult, and dangerous at times, and we even saw a few things we wish we hadn’t.
Adventures with a Broken Truck!
Posted by TruckerMike on 23 April 2009, 5:09 am
Well, it finally happened. My trainer and I are having truck problems. We are currently sitting at our company terminal while our truck gets worked on. What a mess. Here’s what went down…
The Tough Part of Life While on the Road
Posted by Farmer Bob on 22 April 2009, 5:46 am
Even though I enjoy what I am doing and am learning so much every day, there is a down side to trucking. This will not affect everyone, but I wouldn’t be honest with all of you if I didn’t cover the tough part of relationships while on the road. Let me try to explain what I mean.
More Snow? Now What’s A Desert Dude to Do?
Posted by Farmer Bob on 21 April 2009, 4:29 am
Last time I left you I had just finished waiting out my first blizzard off I-80 in Pine Bluffs. I was so glad I didn’t have to drive in that stuff again. After all, it’s spring! Last week we were leaving Fontana, California with almost 40,000 pounds of something for UPS. This is an on-time, [...]
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Tagged Advice and Opinions, CDL training, driver responsibilities, hard lessons learned, life on the road, On The Road In Training, Stories of the Road, truck driver training, truck driving stories
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Short Letters from a Truck Driver
Posted by TruckerMike on 20 April 2009, 3:51 pm
Life on the road is so full of different people and experiences that sometimes you just wanna sit down and write to some of the people who have affected your life in good ways, and in not so good ways, and here’s some of the things I’ve wanted to say…..
What’s a Desert Dude Doing Driving in a Blizzard?
Posted by Farmer Bob on 19 April 2009, 8:38 am
Let me start out by saying that I live in the desert. Yes, 120 degrees summer days desert. Blowing sand is common when it’s windy. We do have days when main roads are closed due to blowing sand – but not snow! Oh man, here comes a blizzard!
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Great Stories, On The Road In Training, Safe Driving Tips.
Tagged Advice and Opinions, driving in winter, hard lessons learned, items to bring on the road, life on the road, On The Road In Training, Stories of the Road, truck driving stories
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I Love Being a Truck Driver!
Posted by TruckerMike on 19 April 2009, 8:26 am
So, I’ve been thinking a lot about writing why I love being a truck driver so much at this point, but it’s proving to be very difficult. It takes a very unique individual to succeed out here and hopefully this will shed a little light on the traits necessary to make it in this business.
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, On The Road In Training, Stories of the Road.
Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, driver responsibilities, life on the road, On The Road In Training, Stories of the Road, truck driving stories
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