Profile For Boco
Boco's Info
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Location:
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Driving Status:
Preparing For School -
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Joined Us:
5 years, 7 months ago
Boco's Bio
Retired in 2015, after 30 years from a fast paced, high stress corporate workplace and career, with a Fortune 100 international company. I left my dream job, in the technology and marketing field, working with cameras, imaging and education... In part that I was tired of traveling on airplanes, living in airports, hotels and out of suitcases. I had a long held dream to live secluded in the Ozarks, and not in the large American metropolis landscape. I took a few years off, to restructure and reorient my life... reset actual life stress points.
This last chapter (career wise) has been one that I have been considering for a while. Earning a CDL and the commensurate learning would represent a meaningful new skill(s) set(s), would be most valuable, in multiples of ways. The prospect of a career in the OTR truck driving field is most appealing... having spent most of my life traversing the entire USA with briefcase, suitcase and camera gear in tow... I have already lived a tough ~otr~ life, but not on my terms. I miss the days of covering a 10 state territory by car, I do like driving (much more than flying) that thrill is long gone.
As much as ~ I really want this ~ the prospect of safely commanding an 80,000lb beast among the the hi-way networks and traffic of America, with most on the road barely paying attention... is the single most daunting prospect for me to overcome. Schooling, mountains of learning (new workplace approach and standards) with required certificates, background checks and close monitoring of personal body chemistry... is all very mild by comparison.
The idea of driving the USA, (not being hampered routinely) with everything I own scrutinized by TSA, appeals to me... The tenets and interactions with the DOT would at a glance, seem mild by comparison, as their efforts are truly centered in our actual safety, do matter. TSA is a complete farce, a joke, another longer story all together.
My nickname Boco is an homage to a lifelong friend Jeff (R.I.P.) We used to refer to each other since children as 'Hey Boco' with some well meaning derogatory snippet... He drove a truck most of his working career...
Comments By Boco
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Posted: 5 years, 6 months ago
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The many benefits of others Blood, Sweat and Gears
Welcome aboard Boco! Thanks for introducing yourself. We look forward to your participation.
Thank you for the welcome Old School, it means a lot 'to have the attention of seasoned veterans like yourself!!!
Posted: 5 years, 7 months ago
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CRST, The second chance: Waterloo.
Hearty Congratulations Joseph!!! Thank you for sharing your experience(s). I feel / felt for you and no doubt will live elements of and travel the path you described... somehow, it puts me at rest (in living) the experience first hand, through your story. I feel 'proud of' you.
Posted: 5 years, 7 months ago
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CRST, The second chance: Waterloo.
Congratulations!
Your experience is more common than you think. Here's an article concerning truck driver training that those of you following along here should easily relate to.
The Emotional Roller Coaster Of Training
Here's an excellent Podcast about The Bootcamp Approach To Trucking.
Excellent links, "The bootcamp approach to trucking" Living in complete solitude in the country, I spend days at a time, at times weeks at a time without face to face interactions with people (family or people that I know). I live and thrive in relative solitude. I went 57 days without leaving my home or even driving. I spent time bounding around on a 50 acre patch of land... in an off-road vehicle. I nearly feel like I have been prepping for a life of solo travel. Frankly I worry about extended times in the Cab with a trainer... I am so much the loaner...
Thank you for sharing this...
Posted: 5 years, 7 months ago
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The many benefits of others Blood, Sweat and Gears
My first post, been lurking, reading and learning... TYTY. I wanted to express my gratitude to the many here who have shared their Blood, Sweat and Gears, to the great benefit of others. I came to TTruth to learn from and (hopefully eventually share with others) about a field that I have always been intrigued by and never had an opportunity to pursue, as I have been living in the midst of a 35+ year corporate career, in my dream job and field, which I recently retired from... I am so tired of air travel.
I have always considered myself 'a driver', I do love to drive and pretty strictly dedicate myself to ~driving~ when behind the wheel, typically no radio, no phone chat, both hands on the wheel... whether driving my 5.5L V-8, 2 door performance coupe or my refreshed 03 WJ Jeep. I truly take driving seriously, do it well. I like working on my cars as well, generally know exactly what is between me and the road [inspires driving confidence] I do enjoy wrenching on my own wheels, learning in the process.
I have been studying the test books, DOT materials, have my CDL permit, with it in hand am in the starting phase of schooling, and realize that it is a long road ahead of me... I am very excited about this, the last chapter of my work career, that being an OTR driver... Taking my vehicle up several notches... from 2 WD, to 4WD to 18 wheels; a logical progression for me.
I am not feeling worried about studying, academic tests, driving skills and acclimating to new form of vehicle or an entirely new workplace... not concerned about background checks, lifelong driving records, personal habits and living, as the former corporate workplace was a life of considerable restraint (neck ties;) ~ I ..am concerned.. about navigating an 80,000 lb vehicle ~ on Americas hi-ways among those that are not paying as close of attention to their surroundings as the rest of us here.
I am a Grateful Newbie, studying reading and learning, I have found on this insightful forum, the exact types of perspectives that I hoped for... for the lingering question, what exactly is the OTR truck driving field about. I expect to work my butt off, am not looking for it to be a cake walk... know that it with be a tough, with the nature of my dedication it will be a rewarding road ahead. I am cautiously and optimistically hopeful.
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Posted: 5 years, 6 months ago
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Thank you for commenting Big Scott!!! I acted on (read) all 4 links that you post... I studied (used the CDL tests) like crazy that past week and passed with pleasing scores; and have CDL permit in hand, start classes on Monday the 24th... Have not responded sooner (sorry) I have been predisposed to getting everything in order before the time commitment ahead...