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To Have and to Hold: Marriages In Trucking

Posted on May 2, 2012 by TruckersWife09

Marriages in the trucking world are very difficult to maintain. The separation is tough on everyone. But if you remain committed and follow a few simple words of advice, things can work out just fine. Continue reading →

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My First Run As A Professional Driver

Posted on May 1, 2012 by BlueHillsTrucker

Going into the trucking driving field I knew my life would eventually move at a pavement pounding pace. Just how quickly that pace, and the entire process transpired would amaze me. Suddenly I found myself behind the wheel for my first run ever as a professional driver. Continue reading →

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It Takes Two

Posted on April 27, 2012 by TruckersWife09

It takes two special, committed people to make a long distance relationship work. Trucking is really difficult on relationships, and life isn’t easy being separated from your “other half”. Continue reading →

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Stereotypes and Trucking: A Match Made in the Cab

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Dave Ashelman

Stereotypes of truckers have been around a long time. Where did they come from, what affect do they have on you, and what should we do about it? Continue reading →

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Holding Down The Fort

Posted on April 16, 2012 by TruckersWife09

Having a husband on the road while you’re home with the children is a tough situation for everyone, and you have to learn to understand how the other one is feeling and work together. Continue reading →

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Welcome To The Life

Posted on April 10, 2012 by TruckersWife09

It takes a lot to be part of a truckers family, especially if you’re you’re an over the road trucker. Home time is always special, but it’s difficult balancing the needs of the entire family. It takes a lot of consideration from everyone to make things work. Continue reading →

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Why Do People Decide To Become Truck Drivers?

Posted on February 26, 2012 by TruckerMike

People become truck driving for a long list of reasons. Some do it for the lifestyle, others do it when they lose a previous career, some do it to fulfill a lifelong dream. Here’s my story about becoming a truck driver – one you may be able to relate to. Continue reading →

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A Driver Trainer’s Perspective: Some Helpful Tips And Observations For Student Drivers

Posted on November 14, 2011 by TruckerMike

Being a CDL instructor or a driver trainer is a very unique experience. I learned more about truck driving over the past 4 weeks than I have in the previous three years combined. It was an amazing learning experience for me. Here are some of the highlights I learned along the way. Continue reading →

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OTR Training- Week 1: Patience and Perseverance

Posted on October 25, 2011 by lucky13

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. Continue reading →

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What’s A Tough Day Like In The Trucking World?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by JakeCat22

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! Continue reading →

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My First Time Driving A Rig Through The Big Apple

Posted on October 14, 2011 by JakeCat22

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! Continue reading →

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On The Road In Training: There’s Been A Lot Of Ups And Downs

Posted on August 10, 2011 by JakeCat22

Well, I have been out with my trainer for a week and a half now and it has definitely been a roller coaster ride. I am learning new things every day, and every day our trainer expects us to do more and more on our own with little or no guidance from him. I feel I have progressed quite a bit, but feel as tho I still have a long way to go, especially since I only have 3 more days with my trainer. Continue reading →

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On The Road In Training: Doing Things For The First Time

Posted on August 4, 2011 by JakeCat22

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! Continue reading →

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My First Days On The Road With A Trainer

Posted on August 3, 2011 by JakeCat22

We completed orientation and I got a call from the company that there was a trainer available to take me so I headed out on the highway for the first time! Here’s how it went… Continue reading →

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The Science of Truck Driving

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Philosopher Paul

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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