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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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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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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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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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Now Where Did I Put My Red Shoes?

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Farmer Bob

In the movie classic “Wizard of Oz” the good witch Glenda tells Dorothy to click the heels of her red shoes together three times and say “There’s no place like home”. The movie ends with Dorothy waking up in her bed surrounded by worried family members…well, my training time is over, and I’m going home. Continue reading →

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Comradery – Where is it?

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Karen

I remember hearing truck driver’s talk about the comrodary amongst themselves. It seems like years ago. Oh yeah, it was! How they used to wave when passing by. Some still do, but the young “bucks” (newbie’s) haven’t gotten the teachings from the “old timers” that have been around the block a few times.

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Worst Trip in a Big Truck Yet

Posted on April 27, 2009 by TruckerMike

This trip started out in Laredo, TX and we were heading near Pittsburgh, PA. It was adventurous, frustrating, difficult, and dangerous at times, and we even saw a few things we wish we hadn’t. Continue reading →

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A Trucker’s Day Of Bad Weather

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Rhonda

Some days you just know it is going to be a bad day. Today was one of them. Its the last of November and there is all sorts of weather heading our way…. Continue reading →

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Adventures with a Broken Truck!

Posted on April 23, 2009 by TruckerMike

Well, it finally happened. My trainer and I are having truck problems. We are currently sitting at our company terminal while our truck gets worked on. What a mess. Here’s what went down… Continue reading →

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The Product Has To Be Made Before You Can Purchase It

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Rhonda

Most of us who shop do not give it any thought as to how that product got on the shelf.  All we expect is to see the shelves full when we spend our money on the needed items.  Food, clothing, tools anything you want to buy came on a truck. It takes a lot of trucks to keep America going and the shelves filled.  Continue reading →

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