Category Archives: On The Road In Training

The Best Trip for a Truck Driver – Home.

Posted on May 28, 2009 by TruckerMike

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…. Continue reading →

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Surviving a Company Trainer

Posted on May 26, 2009 by TruckerMike

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.
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Now Where Did I Put My Red Shoes?

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Farmer Bob

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. Continue reading →

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Trucking Company Orientation: Not Much Fun

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Peter Jr

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….. Continue reading →

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Preparing for Truck Driver Company Training – Things to Pack!

Posted on May 10, 2009 by TruckerMike

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…. Continue reading →

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The Time Has Come: I’m Heading To Orientation

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Peter Jr

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. Continue reading →

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Worst Trip in a Big Truck Yet

Posted on April 27, 2009 by TruckerMike

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. Continue reading →

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Adventures with a Broken Truck!

Posted on April 23, 2009 by TruckerMike

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… Continue reading →

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The Tough Part of Life While on the Road

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Farmer Bob

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. Continue reading →

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More Snow? Now What’s A Desert Dude to Do?

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Farmer Bob

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 … Continue reading →

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Short Letters from a Truck Driver

Posted on April 20, 2009 by TruckerMike

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….. Continue reading →

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What’s a Desert Dude Doing Driving in a Blizzard?

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Farmer Bob

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! Continue reading →

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I Love Being a Truck Driver!

Posted on April 19, 2009 by TruckerMike

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. Continue reading →

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A Disaster of a Trip, but Still Worked Out in the End

Posted on April 14, 2009 by TruckerMike

Since my last trip went so well, Karma had to balance itself out. And it didn’t waste any time either! This last trip was…well…interesting. I’ll try to describe everything that happened without confusing the heck out of you, but there’s … Continue reading →

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My Best Trip in a Big Truck Yet!

Posted on April 10, 2009 by TruckerMike

Wow, so my most recent trip was by far the best trip I’ve had to date. We left California late at night and were “East Bound and Down” to Pennsylvania. Remember the plastic bottles we brought to California on my last trip? Well, now those same bottles were filled with delicious California Orange Juice. Our mission? Bring the Orange Juice to the good people of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Continue reading →

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