Comments By SC-joe

I70 across Kansas in my opinion the most boring drive. Lol

AMEN. I lived in KS for 20 years. from Salina to Denver is horrible.

Due to the destruction of my current industry, for various reasons over many years, I find I have to change careers. Doing OTR seems to be a good fit for me. I have gotten my DOT medical and my SC CPL. I'm currently speaking with reps from two companies that do Class A CDL training. I like them both, but one better.

They have all of my paperwork and I'm waiting to be accepted. Hopefully, that process will be finished at the beginning of this week. This CDL Diary looks good for reading for info but also for me to get stuff out of my system. Maybe it will help when I reread it.

So, I'm at the very beginning. I've researched what I can itemize on my deductions. I have an app on my phone that will scan and read those receipts for when tax time comes. I believe I have gotten all the gear I need, boots, gloves, rain jacket, coat, etc. All ready to pack up and go. Got my paperwork organized. I've looked at many apps and chosen some for lifestyle (Pacer on iPhone to make sure I move around enough for health), Foreceipt for scanning my receipts and Hammer for 'truck' GPS for pre-planning. My electronic chargers, power banks, things like that.

Just trying to get myself organized, that's my style before I start. If anyone has additional suggestions for helpful apps I'd appreciate it.

This is my new beginning. I'll let you know what happens from here on out.

I hope to be starting training for class A CDL in the next week or two. My previous 34 years has been as an engineer. Since 2006 my salary has steadily gone down and is now around 70% of what it used to be. The kids coming in are allowed to run things, I even got in trouble for opening a small pocket knife at work because a 32-year-old "man" said it made him feel unsafe. We are treated like crap.

And, since 2014 work has been on and off. Layoffs are rampant, company culture is toxic and I've had to move a lot. OTR truck driving looks like it will suit me much better. I'm really looking forward to changing careers.