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The Science of Truck Driving

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. Continue reading

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My 2010 Salary – Finishing Up My Second Year Behind The Wheel

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. Continue reading

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Rookie Drivers: Time Management Tips And Mileage Goals

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! Continue reading

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Bad Directions, The Wrong Entrance, and A Coon Dog Cemetery

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! Continue reading

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A Humbling Adventure: My First Delivery Driving Solo

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! Continue reading

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Questions and Answers for a Truck Driver

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! Continue reading

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My First Year as a Truck Driver

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. Continue reading

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My Overweight Ticket

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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Getting to know me…

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….. Continue reading

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So You’re Thinking About Becoming A Truck Driver?

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! Continue reading

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