Category Archives: Stories of the Road

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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What Makes a Truck Driver: Dealing With The Stereotype

Posted on July 13, 2009 by TruckerMike

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. Continue reading →

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It’s Official – My Truck Driver Training is Over

Posted on July 9, 2009 by TruckerMike

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. Continue reading →

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My On-The-Road Training Ends And It’s Home To My Family

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Peter Jr

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. Continue reading →

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Dealing With Load Planners

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Karen

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”. Continue reading →

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Don’t Let the Little Things Bother You….Just Roll On

Posted on June 17, 2009 by TruckerMike

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….. Continue reading →

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Returning To Trucking After Vacation: Part Two

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Rhonda

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! Continue reading →

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Returning To Trucking After Vacation: Part One

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Rhonda

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! Continue reading →

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One Electric Ride

Posted on June 9, 2009 by TruckerMike

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. Continue reading →

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You’ll Know You Can Drive When……….

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Low Plains Drifter

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. Continue reading →

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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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Comradery – Where is it?

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Karen

I remember hearing truck driver’s talk about the comrodary amongst themselves. It seems like years ago. Oh yeah, it was! How they used to wave when passing by. Some still do, but the young “bucks” (newbie’s) haven’t gotten the teachings from the “old timers” that have been around the block a few times.

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