October 27 2009 is a special day for me because it was October 27 1976 when I entered the transportation world. My only experience in this world was riding the school bus for all the years in school. What an amazing journey it’s been.
Archive of posts tagged life on the road
Randy’s Phase 1 CDL Training – Part 2
Posted by rbradyjohnsen on 24 November 2009, 6:00 am
Yesterday I forgot to say all the states Randy’s been in, just since the beginning of the week: Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina. Before he went to school, he’d only been in 2 of those states. I know this is super-exciting for him so far!
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, First Solo Months On The Road, On The Road In Training, Rhonda & Randy's Story.
Tagged Becoming A Truck Driver, CDL training, getting your CDL, life on the road, On The Road In Training, Rhonda & Randy's Story, truck driver training
Comment
Randy’s Phase 1 CDL Training – Part 1
Posted by rbradyjohnsen on 23 November 2009, 11:16 am
Randy just started phase I training out on the road. It’s a lot of pressure but very exciting at the same time.
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, First Solo Months On The Road, On The Road In Training, Rhonda & Randy's Story.
Tagged Becoming A Truck Driver, CDL training, getting your CDL, life on the road, new drivers in a slow economy, On The Road In Training, Rhonda & Randy's Story, truck driver training
1 Comment
Randy’s Truck Driving School – Days 20 & 21
Posted by rbradyjohnsen on 13 November 2009, 8:12 am
Randy was SO excited the last time I talked to him because after a change of plans, he and his trainer are now going to Mira Loma, CA first. And they get to drive past Las Vegas at night, which sounds really cool! He knows he’s going to be working really hard and be busy learning new things, but there is a “vacation” element to this, for him.
Truck Driving – Experience and Enjoyment of the Job
Posted by TruckerMike on 13 November 2009, 7:55 am
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.
Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Posted by TruckerMike on 11 November 2009, 8:33 am
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.
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Current State of the Trucking Industry, Stories of the Road, truck driving lifestyle.
Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, driver responsibilities, life on the road, Stories of the Road, truck driver appreciation week, truck driving lifestyle
4 Comments
My Overweight Ticket
Posted by Rhonda on 1 November 2009, 6:44 am
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?
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Current State of the Trucking Industry, Great Stories, Stories of the Road, Women In Trucking, truck driving lifestyle.
Tagged Advice and Opinions, being a truck driver, driver responsibilities, hard lessons learned, life on the road, Stories of the Road, truck driving lifestyle, Women In Trucking
Comment
Regulation and Scrutiny Of Truck Drivers Increasing Steadily
Posted by Brett Aquila on 27 October 2009, 7:42 am
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.
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Current State of the Trucking Industry, truck driving lifestyle.
Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, driver responsibilities, hard lessons learned, life on the road, truck driving jobs, truck driving lifestyle
5 Comments
Sometimes You Face Difficult Driving Challenges In Trucking
Posted by Rhonda on 26 October 2009, 6:28 am
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.
Crazy Bus Ride to Truck Driving School
Posted by rbradyjohnsen on 19 October 2009, 9:54 am
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.
New Truck Drivers: Beware of Rocking The Boat
Posted by Brett Aquila on 18 October 2009, 9:05 am
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.
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Current State of the Trucking Industry, Stories of the Road.
Tagged Advice and Opinions, dealing with the boss, driver responsibilities, hard lessons learned, life on the road, On The Road In Training, Stories of the Road, truck driver training, truck driving lifestyle
2 Comments
Making it Financially in Truck Driving
Posted by TruckerMike on 14 October 2009, 11:49 am
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.
I Want Out Of Trucking As A Driver
Posted by Rhonda on 8 October 2009, 5:21 am
Let me start out by saying I entered trucking in 2001 because I needed a job. A job that paid a livable wage. So I entered as a warm body that companies put in the drivers seat. My pleas for an office duty/inside job were not being heard. At first this new driving thing was not too bad, but soon the newness and “fun” wears off.
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Current State of the Trucking Industry, Women In Trucking.
Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, dealing with the boss, driver responsibilities, hard lessons learned, life on the road, Stories of the Road, Women In Trucking
Comment
My Recent Trucking Adventures – Quite A Challenge
Posted by TruckerMike on 6 October 2009, 6:20 am
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?
Filed under Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, First Solo Months On The Road, Great Stories, Stories of the Road, truck driving lifestyle.
Tagged Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, driver responsibilities, hard lessons learned, life on the road, Stories of the Road, truck driving lifestyle, truck driving stories
1 Comment
A Sad Day For Me In Trucking
Posted by Rhonda on 24 September 2009, 8:05 am
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.
Filed under Great Stories, Stories of the Road, Women In Trucking.
Tagged driver responsibilities, life on the road, Stories of the Road
Comment
Subscribe
Follow The Buzz!
Share on Facebook
