Tag Archives: Stories of the Road

Sometimes You Face Difficult Driving Challenges In Trucking

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Rhonda

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. Continue reading →

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Crazy Bus Ride to Truck Driving School

Posted on October 19, 2009 by rbradyjohnsen

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. Continue reading →

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New Truck Drivers: Beware of Rocking The Boat

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Brett Aquila

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. Continue reading →

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I Want Out Of Trucking As A Driver

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Rhonda

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. Continue reading →

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My Recent Trucking Adventures – Quite A Challenge

Posted on October 6, 2009 by TruckerMike

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? Continue reading →

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A Sad Day For Me In Trucking

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Rhonda

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. Continue reading →

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My Truck Driving Career – A 6 Month Review

Posted on September 21, 2009 by TruckerMike

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. Continue reading →

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Leaving Home

Posted on September 11, 2009 by TruckerMike

Over the Labor Day weekend, I was able to make a trip home. I had a fantastic weekend. The plan was for me to get back home on Thursday, then get back on the road on Tuesday. But I ended up getting home a day early. Not a huge deal, but this meant I’d have to leave on Monday which was Labor day. Total bummer, but that’s the life of a truck driver. Continue reading →

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Seeing the Other Side of the Tracks as a Truck Driver

Posted on August 28, 2009 by TruckerMike

“I wrote a recent post called “Truck Driving: An Office With A View” and that post had a lot of descriptions of the beauty this country holds. But out here on the road, our office doesn’t always have such a great view. Continue reading →

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The Sleep Cycle of a Truck Driver – It Doesn’t Exist

Posted on August 27, 2009 by TruckerMike

One thing that I wasn’t quite prepared for when I decided to become a truck driver is the sleeping patterns. I knew fatigue was a big issue in truck driving, but now I truly understand why. The long driving hours are only part of the issue…it’s rather complicated. 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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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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