“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.
Archive of posts filed under the Stories of the Road category.
Seeing the Other Side of the Tracks as a Truck Driver
Posted by TruckerMike on 28 August 2009, 8:35 am
The Sleep Cycle of a Truck Driver – It Doesn’t Exist
Posted by TruckerMike on 27 August 2009, 3:55 am
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.
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, First Solo Months On The Road, Great Stories, Stories of the Road, truck driving lifestyle.
Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, driver responsibilities, hard lessons learned, life on the road, Stories of the Road, truck driving lifestyle, Trucker's sleep cycles
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Alone Time as a Truck Driver – Can you Handle it?
Posted by TruckerMike on 13 August 2009, 5:00 pm
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.
Truck Driving – An Office with a View!
Posted by TruckerMike on 10 August 2009, 10:03 am
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.
My First Solo Run as a Truck Driver
Posted by TruckerMike on 20 July 2009, 7:31 am
My first solo run as a truck driver has been completed, and boy do I have a story to tell. This trip was eventful, but was also successful in the end. Despite a few embarrassing details, I’m going to share it all. I can handle the razzing, and probably deserve it for a couple of things I did.
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Career Help, Tips, Advice, First Solo Months On The Road, Great Stories, Stories of the Road.
Tagged Advice and Opinions, driver responsibilities, First Solo Months On The Road, hard lessons learned, life on the road, Stories of the Road, truck driving lifestyle, truck driving stories
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What Makes a Truck Driver: Dealing With The Stereotype
Posted by TruckerMike on 13 July 2009, 7:25 am
Everyone has their own version of what a truck driver looks and acts like (and sometimes what they might smell like). I’m even guilty of having an image of what a truck driver is. Although, once I became a driver, that all changed.
It’s Official – My Truck Driver Training is Over
Posted by TruckerMike on 9 July 2009, 4:50 am
After months of research, one month of CDL truck driving school, and 4 months of company training, I’m now going out on the open road as a solo company driver. Wow, sometimes I think back and it’s taken forever to get here, while other times I think back and it’s gone by in an instant.
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Great Stories, On The Road In Training, Stories of the Road, Trucking Company Orientation.
Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, CDL training, life on the road, On The Road In Training, Stories of the Road, truck driver training, truck driving orientation
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My On-The-Road Training Ends And It’s Home To My Family
Posted by Peter Jr on 7 July 2009, 6:59 am
It’s been a while since my last blog, and my on-the-road training is complete. Here’s a recap of what training was like, and the return home to my family.
Dealing With Load Planners
Posted by Karen on 6 July 2009, 10:26 am
Sometimes it can be very difficult dealing with dispatch, and especially the load planners that are behind the dispatchers. I’ve been with my husband now on a few trips and I’ve seen some of the crap that he has to go through when dealing with certain people. I’m telling’ ya……..I guess all I can say is “WOW”.
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Current State of the Trucking Industry, Great Stories, Letters From A Trucker's Wife, Stories of the Road, Women In Trucking.
Tagged Advice and Opinions, driver responsibilities, hard lessons learned, letter from a truck driver's wife, life on the road, Stories of the Road, truck driving stories, Women In Trucking
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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
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…..
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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Returning To Trucking After Vacation: Part Two
Posted by Rhonda on 15 June 2009, 7:36 am
Backing was a tough issue for me back when I was new to driving, and a situation like this one was a nightmare for me!
Filed under Great Stories, Stories of the Road, Women In Trucking.
Tagged hard lessons learned, life on the road, Stories of the Road, Women In Trucking
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Returning To Trucking After Vacation: Part One
Posted by Rhonda on 9 June 2009, 8:03 am
I am just thrilled to know about this and the new adventure given to me. Soon I am on my way and not looking forward to this blocking of a busy 4 lane highway while I back into a dock. Backing is still not my best thing. I’m going to have lots of 4-wheelers upset with me. That’s OK as they upset me daily too!
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.
You’ll Know You Can Drive When……….
Posted by Low Plains Drifter on 4 June 2009, 9:02 am
When you make a wrong turn onto US 119, and keep going!! The new drivers here will get road experience. I hope it’s not similiar to US 119, as I really hope you never have reason to be there.
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….
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