Starting To Wonder

For those saying get a local job, that is not always the answer. You have to be aware that with a lot of local jobs you will work 12-14 hours a day and are home long enough for a shower, meal and sleep.

For those saying get a local job, that is not always the answer. You have to be aware that with a lot of local jobs you will work 12-14 hours a day and are home long enough for a shower, meal and sleep.

Preach it, Pat!! Thank you for bringing this up. It's one of the main reasons that I haven't switched to local yet. I enjoy being HOME when I'm home, not just refueling for the next day at work.

Rick, are you suggesting gladhand get a hooked for the night to make life on the road easier?

Well.....yes I suppose I am. IF that is part of the reason why he is having issues. If not then it won't apply to him.

It's not an issue that many drivers talk about, but it's real.

I'm happy to work my 12 hour day. It gives me a few hours with the family in the morning, a couple hours at night to unwind before I get in my own bed, and enjoy the comforts of home. I get my weekend that's not just a 34 hour reset or under a load. I have my holidays at home and my 2 weeks of paid vacation.

No, I'm not gloating. I'm bearing witness that not every local job is the same. Some pay well and allow you to have a life. It's all relative though. I don't work 9-5, but not many 9-5 jobs pay 70k plus a year.

For those saying get a local job, that is not always the answer. You have to be aware that with a lot of local jobs you will work 12-14 hours a day and are home long enough for a shower, meal and sleep.

There are dedicated jobs like this as well. 12 hour days are the norm when running Walmart.

The most interesting rookie truck driver in the world: Paul W.

You've got some good thinking going on yourself, young man!

I'm starting to wonder if I have a serious mental problem. I like being alone and not having anyone tell me what to do. I don't really miss home. I talk to my brother all the time....idk. Maybe I'm nuts

I'm starting to wonder if I have a serious mental problem. I like being alone and not having anyone tell me what to do. I don't really miss home. I talk to my brother all the time....idk. Maybe I'm nuts

I'm the same way. I'm normally fine being around other people (as long as I am not living in a 10x10 box with the for months), but if I had my preferences, I'd spend most of my time alone.

Training with Stevens was one of the hardest things I've ever done, because I was forced to live so close to someone for so long. Driving solo is awesome.

Same here I love being alone. The thing is just missing basic luxuries that I never considered luxuries. When I am on hometime I am still alone haha. It's amazing what it has done for my mental health and I can just think more clearly. I notice more things than I used to. Do you guys get the feeling as an otr driver as being an outsider that has an outside view of society? Like we are on the outside and get to examine what is going on inside of society.

'm starting to wonder if I have a serious mental problem. I like being alone and not having anyone tell me what to do. I don't really miss home. I talk to my brother all the time....idk. Maybe I'm nuts

I'm with you on that Rainey! I don't wonder if I'm NUTS, I KNOW I AM. (I think others do as well).