Tag Archives: life on the road

Enduring The Rookie Treatment In Trucking

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Brett Aquila

Over the years I’ve seen a million new guys and gals come into the trucking industry with not only the wrong perceptions of what the trucking industry is like, but with the attitude that everyone better treat them like kings and queens and roll out the red carpet or they’re outta here – and I’ve seen a lot of em get outta here in a hurry. It’s tough in the beginning – there’s a lot to learn…. Continue reading →

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Trucking Back To Dallas

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Rhonda

I’m on a two day round trip to Dallas and I’m hoping that all will go well! Continue reading →

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Want to Live a Simpler Life? Try Truck Driving!

Posted on August 19, 2009 by TruckerMike

Truck driving is very demanding and difficult. It is one of the biggest mental challenges I’ve ever gone through. From learning how to drive a truck, to dealing with uncooperative customers, to the irregular hours, and the time spent away from home. So if that’s the case, why did I use such a title? I’ll explain…. Continue reading →

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Alone Time as a Truck Driver – Can you Handle it?

Posted on August 13, 2009 by TruckerMike

When I first started researching becoming a truck driver, I knew I’d be spending a lot of time alone. Believe it or not, this was actually something I was looking forward to. It’s not that I dislike people or anything like that, I’ve just always been the type that doesn’t mind being alone. It’s almost therapeutic. However, this isn’t the case for everyone, and I’m here to tell you what it’s like being a solo truck driver, all alone. Continue reading →

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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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Why Do Truck Drivers Do That?!?

Posted on July 31, 2009 by TruckerMike

This post is mainly for all of you out there who have never driven a truck before. Once the initial disbelief and confused facial expression wears off after I tell somebody I’m a truck driver, they always have questions for me. So this will serve as a bit of Q&A for everyone. 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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