Comments By Zen Joker

Congrats!!!!

Chris & Steve, thank you for your feedback. Reefer may be where I go. It seems to be safest.

Be safe guys and thanks again!

My husband is just finishing up his training...should be on his own in a week or two. I am considering relocating to make it easier/more convenient for him to get home time. We were thinking about Pennsylvania as it appears to be a large hub and it's affordable. Anyone have any other thoughts/ideas as to what the best location would be specific to PA or other locations in the states?

If he can do flatbed, Roehl has regional work in Northern WI or Iron Mountain MI. Iron Mountain is DIRT cheap for houses but is still a fairly nice area. It's "up nort' here hey" but it's beautiful country (though winters are harsh).

Hello Everyone,

I have sciatica and perpetual back issues. Presently I do sit 8-10 hours a day with my desk job and do Yoga as often as I can. I have a question please for all knowledge folks :)

Is flat-bedding workman's suicide in my case? Would the work (even with a lifting belt) be a stretch for someone who has a history of back issues? I know the tarps can get up around 80 lbs.

Any input is appreciated

Oh I believe that Driver!! I do have a very pricey chair insert by McCarty which has a full lumbar support and no pressure point bottom which makes a big difference for sitting in the office chair (but that doesn't bounce! for 8-9 hours). Thanks for your input.

Hi Everyone,

I've been MIA for good reasons. My family's health issues have leveled out and I got a bonus and a raise from my current employer to stop the financial bleeding from last year when I was giving serious consideration to going into trucking so I could have access to reasonably priced insurance. For now things have leveled out, so trucking for me is a moderate to distant future venture for me.

I just wanted to drop a reply here because this is exactly the info I was looking for. Sciatica has run wild this summer on me, but I can still sit 8-9 hours per day for my job. Standing and walking not so good. I'm hoping in the future when trucking comes back into the picture (after kids are grown OR if unexpected circumstances dictate), that I can have some hope of doing the job. Flatbed will definitely be out. My back is just too sensitive. I will keep myself fit and healthy to pass the DOT physical and find a company that pays lumpers.

As always, thank you Brett and all members for continuing to provide good info for prospective drivers and future hopefuls such as myself

Everyone take care, be safe, and stay cool!!

Thanks! ZJ

Accountability went out of style about the same time as Guess Jeans.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

Congrats!!!!!

Thanks for the detailed entries PJ. This future Roehl hopeful is cheering you on from 2 1/2 hours north from you in Eagle River, WI. Keep up the good work!!!