Comments By Tim H.

I truly thought I would love OTR truck driving. I thought for sure I would love the solitude. That the long periods of isolation would be enjoyable. I was wrong. I gave it much consideration long before getting into this career and didn't just jump in yet I still was wrong. I had intended to stick it out for the 1st year but I just miss home too much. I found my attitude diving south and try as I might found it very difficult to keep a good attitude and felt that the road is not the place for me and could potentially put others at risk. I have nothing bad to say about the industry or the company I drove for. In fact I was treated well and got great miles and ample hometime. I discovered that home, regular interaction with my community and fellowship are things that are most important to me and help ccontribute to my spiritual well being. The company thanked me for returning the truck and told me I was welcome to return anytime if I change my mind. God bless you all and be safe out there.

None. Why would you want to pay somebody so you can work for them? If a company is willing to let you drive their truck, take care of the maintenance, and pay for fuel, while you keep the money you earned doesn't that sound like a better deal?

Seriously? A boardwalk? For 2 miles?

How about a sensor that pops out a flag like the stop sign on the side of a school bus that says "hey fool you're in my blind spot."

I've also noticed a lot of shippers and receivers don't allow dogs out of the truck while on their property. That could be very uncomfortable for a dog when sitting for hours.

I immediately thought of Wren and Stimpy and the jolly candy like button. Yet had no idea what you were talking about. Now I know.

Way to go. Congrats.

Kenny, I got the same from my first choice. Sounds like the same company. Same response they gave me. I was bummed at first but moved on. You'll get picked no worries.

We've all heard the old adage "if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is."

Charlie I've read some posts where people are mentioned as having issues with their DM's and I don't understand why. Maybe it's because I'm new. But I almost never talk to my DM. Occasionally I have to ask a question because I don't yet understand everything. He knows this and is cool to answer them. But other that I just accept my loads, pick them up, and deliver them. When I first started I would deliver a load and then wait for a new trip plan then call because it was taking a long time to get one. Then I started calling before I was finished so I would have a preplan ready after I unloaded. Now I've been getting preplans sent without asking before I get to the receiver. I just added up all my miles from July 3 (when I got assigned to this truck and my first dispatch on it) which is when I got back from hometime after training, and the total was over 15,000 miles. And that was with 5 days hometime in there. Not too shabby I'd say. I asked my DM the other day how I was doing and he burst out laughing. He says "fantastic man. This is how you know if you're doing good. If you don't hear from me, the less you hear from me, that means you're doing great." Basically I just do my job and accept that I don't know squat.