Profile For Dave J.

Thank you for the replies!

Well, I've pretty much made up my mind....I'm going to start calling some companies tomorrow and grill their requiters, and start studying more often. And after I've saved up enough to cover the bills through training and then-some, I'll get rolling.

Most of what Jessica listed is about what I was expecting. I DO want to live in a tiny mobile apartment! I've always wanted a pop-up camper and camp around America (good retirement plan I think)! haha :-)

Errol, you are correct getting to see the states and maybe even Canada is one of the biggest selling points for me.

Redbeard, I was just worried about the amount of sleep. As long as I can get 4-6 hours of sleep I'd be good. I can sleep just about anytime anywhere, as long as I am laying down.

Again thanks for the replies!

Hello all!

I've been thinking about making a change, and I have thought about becoming a truck driver several times just never actually took the time to look into it. I've delivered pizzas for round about 5 years straight, and i have grown tired of having to rely on the kindness of strangers to make a living (being a tipped employee and whatnot). I'm not the type of person who wants to be in a warehouse or in a cubical, I have tried to work those jobs and they just were not for me.

I love to drive, no kids, and no girlfriend/wife to worry about. I prefer to be alone, so I'm fairly certain being in a truck by myself wouldn't be an issue. I'm a fairly laid back and patient person. The only issue that has me a little worried is the amount of sleep I would be getting but I'm sure I could get used to the erratic sleeping patterns.

I have had only one at fault accident and that was when I was 18 (I had just got my license not a week before) I am 27 now. I have had 2 to 4 tickets, I can not remember how many due to being so long ago, but they were for lights being out and no proof of current insurance, and from what i remember I got those tickets removed/thrown out by sending in pictures of the lights working and proof of insurance during the time of the ticket. I did get a camera intersection ticket for turning right on red (which was kind of strange) but was not required to pay it. I have not had any speeding, reckless driving tickets, nor any dui/dwi.

What do you all think? Do you think this lifestyle would be a good fit for me? any information, criticism, and help will be appreciated.

Sincerely, Alexander