I consider myself a loner most of the time, but this was something that was really hard on me. And it may be for you too, or maybe not. I also did not have a computer/lap top or any other electronic gadet to assist me during the week I was gone.(yes I said 1 week at a time. Not every driver is gone for a month) If I had, it would have made my life a lot better in 2001 thru 2004.

Again, man – you are one of the most interesting writers I have ever come across. This was another outstanding piece.

After 15 years on the road, I couldn’t agree more with everything you said here, and I’ve written on the topic a number of times myself. It’s one of the core aspects of being a truck driver – the isolation from everything you know, including friends, family, and of course, your home. This is indeed one of the toughest aspects of the job for most people, and I too have seen a lot of people that I could tell were on the edge of loosin’ it if they didn’t find someone to talk to! LoL! You can tell it right away because they come up to you like their pants are on fire and you’re holding a bucket of water. They start talkin’, and they’re not about to let you get away no matter what!

It’s tough being out there, but it is an incredible life and an incredible journey for those who are suited to it. I was perfectly suited to it, and reading this sounded like something I would’ve have written myself word for word.

I’m hoping our TruckingTruth will help people understand what trucking is all about, and I’m hoping that some of the plans we have for the site will help alleviate some of that isolation that so many drivers suffer through out on the road. This piece will go a long ways toward opening the eyes of those who haven’t seen the industry yet for themselves.

Great piece – lookin forward to many more!