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	<title>Becoming A Truck Driver: Help, Stories, Advice, and Opinions &#187; truck driving lifestyle</title>
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		<title>OTR Training- Week 1: Patience and Perseverance</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/lucky13/2011/10/otr-training-week-1-patience-and-perseverance</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:21:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lucky13</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Becoming a solo truck driver is one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life, and I have done some hard things. CDL training will test you in so many ways, and it will go far beyond your ability to drive a truck.  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/lucky13/2011/10/otr-training-week-1-patience-and-perseverance">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s A Tough Day Like In The Trucking World?</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/10/whats-a-tough-day-like-in-the-trucking-world</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:38:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JakeCat22</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So what's a tough day like in the life of a trucker? Well, if you survive it, it's not as bad as it could have been. But let me tell ya, sometimes everything seems to go wrong! <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/10/whats-a-tough-day-like-in-the-trucking-world">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>On The Road In Training: There&#8217;s Been A Lot Of Ups And Downs</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/08/on-the-road-in-training-theres-been-a-lot-of-ups-and-downs</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JakeCat22</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, I have been out with my trainer for a week and a half now and it has definitely been a roller coaster ride. I am learning new things every day, and every day our trainer expects us to do more and more on our own with little or no guidance from him. I feel I have progressed quite a bit, but feel as tho I still have a long way to go, especially since I only have 3 more days with my trainer. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/08/on-the-road-in-training-theres-been-a-lot-of-ups-and-downs">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>On The Road In Training: Doing Things For The First Time</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/08/on-the-road-in-training-doing-things-for-the-first-time</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JakeCat22</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In my first few days out on the road with a trainer everything is going great. Everything is brand new to you at this point - even my first truck stop shower! I had no idea how that was gonna go! <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/08/on-the-road-in-training-doing-things-for-the-first-time">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>My First Days On The Road With A Trainer</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/08/my-first-days-on-the-road-with-a-trainer</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JakeCat22</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=2909</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We completed orientation and I got a call from the company that there was a trainer available to take me so I headed out on the highway for the first time! Here's how it went... <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/08/my-first-days-on-the-road-with-a-trainer">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Science of Truck Driving</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/paul/2011/07/the-science-of-truck-driving</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:19:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philosopher Paul</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=2829</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[From truck driving school to orientation to working with two different finishers and getting out on my own, I am not saying that I am anywhere close to understanding this complex science, but this familiarity was the place I was hoping to reach when I set out to become a truck driver in early April. I wanted to be alone and feel like I had some kind of base to work from. Now I am finally alone and I am very glad to be here.  But there's been a lot of tough lessons learned and near misses. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/paul/2011/07/the-science-of-truck-driving">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>When Will I Know If Trucking Was The Right Career Choice?</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2010/09/when-will-i-know-if-trucking-was-the-right-career-choice</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brett Aquila</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Truck driving is one of the most unique jobs and lifestyles you'll find anywhere. It's also one of the most demanding, and trucking certainly isn't for everyone. Everyone faces tough challenges and almost everyone questions whether or not becoming a truck driver was the right thing to do. How do you know when you've seen enough? When do you throw in the towel and say "Wow, this isn't for me!" Read on and we'll help you understand what you're facing and when enough is enough.
 <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2010/09/when-will-i-know-if-trucking-was-the-right-career-choice">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Night Shift</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/angelique/2010/05/night-shift</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 08:34:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angelique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I work the night shift and haul carfuells. That work goes on for 24 hours almost 7 days. The Netherlands is not that big and most of the work is in our own part of Holland.  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/angelique/2010/05/night-shift">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Bad Directions, The Wrong Entrance, and A Coon Dog Cemetery</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/04/bad-directions-the-wrong-entrance-and-a-coon-dog-cemetery</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:10:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rick Huffman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first delivery of my first full solo week was to Simpsonville, South Carolina. This one, thankfully, went very smoothly; the directions were accurate, it was easy to get to, and they had me unloaded quickly. This trend, however, would prove to be of the one-in-a-row variety and I came across some odd sitings! <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/04/bad-directions-the-wrong-entrance-and-a-coon-dog-cemetery">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Questions and Answers for a Truck Driver</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2010/04/questions-and-answers-for-a-truck-driver</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=2476</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently, I was contacted by an individual who is interested in becoming a truck driver. He asked me several questions about the trucking industry and about my job. I thought they were excellent questions and decided it would be great to share on my blog for any of you interested in becoming a truck driver. I hope this helps answer some of the questions you might have! <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2010/04/questions-and-answers-for-a-truck-driver">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>On The Road In Training With Ringo Part 2</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/03/on-the-road-in-training-with-ringo-part-2</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:57:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rick Huffman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first couple of weeks on the road driving flatbed were hard, because my body was not conditioned to this pace, this type of work, or these long hours. I lost most of the feeling in the tips of my fingers, and I had aches in places where I would have sworn I didn’t have muscles.  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/03/on-the-road-in-training-with-ringo-part-2">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>My First Year as a Truck Driver</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2010/03/my-first-year-as-a-truck-driver</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2010/03/my-first-year-as-a-truck-driver#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wow, it's hard to believe, but I've been at my current employer for 1 year as of today. I began Truck Driving School in January of 2009, completed that in February of 2009, and was hired on in March of 2009. This post will simply serve as some observations that I've made as my first year of a truck driver. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2010/03/my-first-year-as-a-truck-driver">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Is Trucking In Your Blood?</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/guyjax/2010/02/is-trucking-in-your-blood</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:23:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guyjax</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you drive a truck if the trucking company you worked for only paid you enough to cover your bills at home and your meals, but nothing more after that? For me the answer would be yes. I love driving and I would do it for free. Trucking is in my blood. Do you love driving a truck? Really love it? If so, then trucking is in your blood. To me, there is a difference between liking your job and loving it. Liking your job means you enjoy going to work, you enjoy the people you work with, you enjoy doing your job. Loving your job means you would do it for free! For me, trucking fits the bill.   <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/guyjax/2010/02/is-trucking-in-your-blood">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A New Era For The Knights Of The Road</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/cls2009/2010/02/a-new-era-for-the-knights-of-the-road</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:23:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the past, truckers were known as "Knights of the Road". Those days are long forgotten, though, and through time the truckers and their rigs have lost their knightly reputation. Truckers are no longer depicted in a positive light and the situation looks like it may be getting worse for a number of reasons, including our own (lack of) pride and personal discipline, attitude, driving skills, and factors outside of our control including the media, more dangers on the highway, and recent waves of terrorism. Is there anything we can do to improve our reputations? Oh indeed there is plenty we can do. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/cls2009/2010/02/a-new-era-for-the-knights-of-the-road">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Randy&#8217;s Home Time During Training &#8211; Part 1</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rbradyjohnsen/2010/01/randys-home-time-during-training-part-1</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:12:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rbradyjohnsen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I LOVE "normal" life.  We got lots of errands done, I sold some stuff on Craigslist and Randy had a little pinstriping job - we made more money today than his last paycheck.  ;)  He keeps saying how nice it is to be home, and I keep telling him how nice it is to have him here.  Home will soon be somewhere else, and we're going to start moving tomorrow. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rbradyjohnsen/2010/01/randys-home-time-during-training-part-1">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Inside Trucking Part 3: Life On The Road</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2010/01/inside-trucking-part-3-life-on-the-road</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all the fuel that drivers purchase, it&#8217;s wise to get the driver payback cards from the truck stops that offer them. Its free, and it&#8217;s a way of saying thank you to the professional driver. For each gallon of &#8230; <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2010/01/inside-trucking-part-3-life-on-the-road">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Inside Trucking Part 2: Understanding Company Expenses</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2010/01/inside-trucking-part-2-understanding-company-expenses</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are the type of driver that thinks about the cost of doing business for your employer or the trucking industry in general, you are in the minority. If you're not thinking about it, you should be - it has a major effect on your paycheck. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2010/01/inside-trucking-part-2-understanding-company-expenses">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Truck Driving &#8211; Experience and Enjoyment of the Job</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2009/11/truck-driving-experience-and-enjoyment-of-the-job</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2009/11/truck-driving-experience-and-enjoyment-of-the-job">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Truck Driver Appreciation Week</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2009/11/truck-driver-appreciation-week</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:33:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.      <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2009/11/truck-driver-appreciation-week">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>My Overweight Ticket</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2009/11/my-overweight-ticket</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:44:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/?p=1988</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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? <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2009/11/my-overweight-ticket">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Regulation and Scrutiny Of Truck Drivers Increasing Steadily</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2009/10/regulation-and-scrutiny-of-truck-drivers-increasing-steadily</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brett Aquila</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The number of Federal Rules and Regulations for truck drivers and trucking companies has continuously increased over the years, along with stricter enforcement both on and off the highways. A recent announcement by the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration shows that there will be even greater scrutiny just around the corner. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2009/10/regulation-and-scrutiny-of-truck-drivers-increasing-steadily">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Sometimes You Face Difficult Driving Challenges In Trucking</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2009/10/sometimes-you-face-difficult-driving-challenges-in-trucking</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:28:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2009/10/sometimes-you-face-difficult-driving-challenges-in-trucking">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Making it Financially in Truck Driving</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2009/10/making-it-financially-in-truck-driving</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:49:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finances on the road can be tough when first getting started, but hopefully this will provide you with a little insight on how to stay out of trouble. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2009/10/making-it-financially-in-truck-driving">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>My Recent Trucking Adventures &#8211; Quite A Challenge</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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? <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2009/10/my-recent-trucking-adventures-quite-a-challenge">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>My Truck Driving Career &#8211; A 6 Month Review</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2009/09/my-truck-driving-career-a-6-month-review</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:44:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wow, I can't believe it's been 6 months already. I've completed training, and have been on my own now for a couple months. So, I thought I'd share a few of my initial impressions of my early truck driving career, having experienced it for 6 months now. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2009/09/my-truck-driving-career-a-6-month-review">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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