Category Archives: Stories of the Road

Pulling Another Trucking All-Nighter

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Rhonda

I was all settled in for the evening and looking forward to watching Donny on Dancing With The Stars. Phone rings. It’s the boss. They need me to deliver 2 loads to the canning plant. The calls are coming in for loads. Trailers are being loaded now. I am assigned a truck too. I told them I can work and I’ll get there as soon as I can. This is gonna be a long night…. Continue reading →

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Randy’s Phase 1 CDL Training – Part 5

Posted on December 2, 2009 by rbradyjohnsen

Another day stuck at the school, another interesting story…don’t know if it’s true, but it’s interesting. Supposedly, a student took a bottle of liquor on the truck while with an instructor and other students. They got 30 miles away at a truck stop, the safety manager and cops were called, and he got a D.U.I. If it really happened, it’s incredibly stupid! A lot of odd things happen at that school. Continue reading →

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Truck Driving – Experience and Enjoyment of the Job

Posted on November 13, 2009 by TruckerMike

I love being a truck driver, and certainly plan on doing this for a while. I’ve also found that as my experience grows, my enjoyment also continues to grow. I’m still considered a rookie with only 8 months experience, but the little experience I have is already paying off. Continue reading →

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Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Posted on November 11, 2009 by TruckerMike

Last week was National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. It certainly was nice to feel appreciated for a week. The list of sacrifices that drivers make can go on and on for days. Most of the sacrifices can’t be explained in words, they simply have to be experienced to truly be understood. Continue reading →

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My Overweight Ticket

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Rhonda

Sometimes you’re put in a position as a driver where you just can’t win. One day I was leaving the shipper with a heavy load and was pulled over to see if my weight was legal. Problem was, I never got a chance to weight it myself – they nailed me on the way to the scale. What is a driver supposed to do? Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Face Difficult Driving Challenges In Trucking

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Rhonda

Sometimes you have these days and nights of skill testing if you drive a semi. I did not have a leisurely drive to Fort Smith as I normally do. I couldn’t just relax, enjoy the drive, and drink my coffee. This was not meant to be. I had to work to stay safe and keep others safe too on this trip. Continue reading →

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Crazy Bus Ride to Truck Driving School

Posted on October 19, 2009 by rbradyjohnsen

I am writing this for anyone who, like I was, is wondering what it may be like to ride a Greyhound Bus to Truck Driving School. My first piece of advice would be to try to spend that last time that you have together relaxing and enjoying it. Continue reading →

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New Truck Drivers: Beware of Rocking The Boat

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Brett Aquila

Recently I heard a story of a truck driving student who was on the road with a trainer and discovered that the trainer was smoking pot in the truck while the student was driving. How did the student handle this? Did it backfire on him? There are some things that everyone needs to understand about the realities of life in the trucking industry. Continue reading →

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My Recent Trucking Adventures – Quite A Challenge

Posted on October 6, 2009 by TruckerMike

Sometimes trips go very smoothly, and other times trips are incredibly challenging, like the one I just had. This is the reality of truck driving. Are you up for the challenge? Continue reading →

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A Sad Day For Me In Trucking

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Rhonda

This sad day happens all the time to many in their jobs. Yesterday I was given the news that my friend Kevin of 38 years may not make it thru the night. After this news I was called to work. I just knew I would be called to work! Every time something goes wrong for me, it seems that is when I am needed at work or somewhere else. Continue reading →

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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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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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My First Solo Run as a Truck Driver

Posted on July 20, 2009 by TruckerMike

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. Continue reading →

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