Category Archives: On The Road In Training

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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Truck Driving with a High Value Load

Posted on April 2, 2009 by TruckerMike

So the other night, we get a phone call to pick up a “High Value Load” from a pharmaceutical company. I don’t want to spell out the details of what’s involved carrying these loads for obvious reasons, but it’s a pain in the butt! 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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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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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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My First Truck Driving Job: The Trip to Trucking Orientation

Posted on March 23, 2009 by TruckerMike

This was quite an experience! The trucking company I got hired on with gave me a confirmation number to take a Greyhound Bus about 500 miles to their main truck terminal. This is where orientation would be held. Since my last orientation … Continue reading →

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