Thinking Like A TRUCKER!! -my Intro

Hello! I am new here and have lurked and read and even joined in a discussion or 2 here. I am so glad I discovered Trucker Truth The people here are so friendly and helpful

I am 64 years young, All my life I have desired to drive a big truck. Most of my life I have accomplished other things and have done them well. I was told from the beginning that women don't drive trucks and my passion has never before had a chance to take off.

Now I am here, and I bring with me many "reasons" that others tell me still to this day will disqualify me. You see- I am in a position that I don't need the income to survive- income is a bonus! My goal is to be an OTR driver, solo with nothing and no one to to be accountable to in a relationship. I have relationships, don't get me wrong- I am happy with them. I relish the thought of living independently- just me and my truck-home. and maybe someday a dog-pal.

Open roads to drive and loads to deliver safely and on time. Any company and dispatcher will know I will dependable and can be counted on for top-notch safety. with accurate attention to every detail. And I am happy to say that everything is falling into place exactly as it needs to.

I first applied to take training through a "we train" company and was denied. By the time I got the denial, I was really thinking that I DIDN'T wish to go that route. I read here and elsewhere that training is rushed and in man cases poor and incomplete. In all cases rushed. And a debt-load to boot. I also I have some personal work to do. Such as regaining my physical strength, and preparing for the mental challenges that might await me. Thing that require a bit of time and hard work. Mostly determination.

I drive a lot! In 45 plus years of driving I have only had 1 accident that was my fault. and one that was entirely the other person. less than 6 moving or other violations!. My self-taught mechanical dad taught me. He insisted I learn on a standard because I would never forget how. I drove 3 ton trucks, and very large tractors. I even learned to double clutch! The biggies and mist important that has stuck with me all my life is he told me "Always drive like you are delivering a full open pail of fresh milk on the floor of the passenger side." I learned to corner, slow down and gain speed with this in mind. His rule has served me well.

What I find fascinating now is my desire to become a real trucker has made me think and act like a trucker now in all aspects of my day to day driving and I find myself thinking and driving thinking like a trucker in every situation. In my mind there is no doubt- I can and will accomplish my dream.

Thanks for listening!

OH! I almost forgot- THANK YOU for all the amazing and wonderful resources here! This site rocks! and there are so many amazing people here!

This sounds like the start of something BIG! 🙂