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Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Posted on November 11, 2009 by TruckerMike

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. Continue reading →

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My Overweight Ticket

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Rhonda

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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Regulation and Scrutiny Of Truck Drivers Increasing Steadily

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Brett Aquila

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. Continue reading →

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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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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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Making it Financially in Truck Driving

Posted on October 14, 2009 by TruckerMike

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. 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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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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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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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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