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	<title>Becoming A Truck Driver: Help, Stories, Advice, and Opinions &#187; being a truck driver</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>My First Time Driving A Rig Through The Big Apple</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/10/my-first-time-driving-a-rig-through-the-big-apple</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:31:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JakeCat22</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have only been on the road driving solo for a short time now and I had to go through New York City recently for the first time in a big rig - and what an adventure it was! <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/10/my-first-time-driving-a-rig-through-the-big-apple">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Trying To Teach Proper Driver Forecasting</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/09/trying-to-teach-proper-driver-forecasting</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/09/trying-to-teach-proper-driver-forecasting#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:55:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I'm about three weeks into being a CDL instructor now, working one on one on the road with my student. There's a lot I can teach, but there's a lot that can only come with experience. Forecasting what may happen next is one of the most important aspects of safe driving, and one of the toughest to teach a new driver. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/09/trying-to-teach-proper-driver-forecasting">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Working My Way Back Into The Trucking Industry</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2011/09/working-my-way-back-into-the-trucking-industry</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2011/09/working-my-way-back-into-the-trucking-industry#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:26:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In October 2009 I posted a story called "I Want Out Of Trucking As A Driver". The story was written with a lot of emotion, so I'd like to take the time to reflect on that a bit, and discuss the challenges I've faced trying to get back into the trucking industry.  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2011/09/working-my-way-back-into-the-trucking-industry">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>My First Solo Run Went Better Than I Expected</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/08/my-first-solo-run-went-better-than-i-expected</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/08/my-first-solo-run-went-better-than-i-expected#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:21:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JakeCat22</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, the time finally came for me to get issued my own truck and go solo. It's a very exciting time, but rather stressful too. And of course, the problems and lessons learned started right away. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/08/my-first-solo-run-went-better-than-i-expected">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>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/jakecat22/2011/08/on-the-road-in-training-doing-things-for-the-first-time#comments</comments>
		<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>The Weaving Driver</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2011/07/the-weaving-driver</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2011/07/the-weaving-driver#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:14:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A perfect day for a drive can turn ugly in a hurry, as was evidenced on this day when a driver came up from behind me weaving all over the road. Some action was definitely needed.  <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rjensen1918/2011/07/the-weaving-driver">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>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/paul/2011/07/the-science-of-truck-driving#comments</comments>
		<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>My 2010 Salary &#8211; Finishing Up My Second Year Behind The Wheel</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/02/my-2010-salary-finishing-up-my-second-year-behind-the-wheel</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:59:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TruckerMike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's hard to find accurate information about truck driver's salaries so I'm sharing my salary information for my second year on the road so people that are considering becoming a truck driver will have a realistic expectation of what they can make out here. <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/truckermike/2011/02/my-2010-salary-finishing-up-my-second-year-behind-the-wheel">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Rookie Drivers: Time Management Tips And Mileage Goals</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2011/01/rookie-drivers-time-management-tips-and-mileage-goals</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2011/01/rookie-drivers-time-management-tips-and-mileage-goals#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2011 11:17:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brett Aquila</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For rookie truck drivers, time management skills are critically important to making good money and being safe out there. Here are some important tips to help you turn more miles, get better rest, and get your career off to a great start! <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2011/01/rookie-drivers-time-management-tips-and-mileage-goals">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>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/04/bad-directions-the-wrong-entrance-and-a-coon-dog-cemetery#comments</comments>
		<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>A Humbling Adventure: My First Delivery Driving Solo</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/04/a-humbling-adventure-my-first-delivery-driving-solo</link>
		<comments>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/04/a-humbling-adventure-my-first-delivery-driving-solo#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rick Huffman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After saying goodbye to my trainer, it was time to set out on my first solo run. And what an adventure it turned out to be! <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/rickhu45/2010/04/a-humbling-adventure-my-first-delivery-driving-solo">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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		<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>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>
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		<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>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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		<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>Getting to know me&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/pappy/2008/12/getting-to-know-me</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pappy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I try to lead a simple life, I'm not after riches untold or fame, I prefer to love, live, and be free. There is always someone out there that wants to control those things that I hold dear. For instance ... I once had a boss that couldn't stand the fact that I was happy in my life. He never wanted to get to know me or understand where I stood. He wanted me to be like the rest of his drivers. These drivers were always griping about their wives and how the law was against everyone and how they hated to work, on an on and on. It was very nerve-wracking for some one of a happy nature to be around people who wanted to lead a depressed life. So I tended to ignore those types as much as possible. Be as that may, there were times when I would have to work in close quarters with said 'want to be depressed people', and finally one day..... <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/pappy/2008/12/getting-to-know-me">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>So You&#8217;re Thinking About Becoming A Truck Driver?</title>
		<link>http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2008/12/so-youre-thinking-about-becoming-a-truck-driver</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brett Aquila</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I don’t believe there is anyone in America, or a multitude of
other countries for that matter, who hasn’t considered becoming a truck
driver. We’ve all wondered from time to time what life would be like
traveling the highways day in and day out … living on the road, seeing
the sites, meeting people from far and wide, and watching the sunrise
and set from one coast to the other. So what would it be like, and would it be for you?
This is the place to start! <a href="http://www.truckingtruth.com/trucking_blogs/admin/2008/12/so-youre-thinking-about-becoming-a-truck-driver">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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