Seven Years In

Seven years ago yesterday, I walked into the DMV and passed my permit test. Having only the knowledge from the HRTP and 53 years of life experience (it was my birthday), I embarked upon this new journey.

For newbies, yes I was scared. This HAD to work. We love our home, nice things and those had to be paid for. Our Daughter was only six years old. I had been walking her to school every day. Now I was going to leave ALL the household responsibilities to my Wife and go on the road.

While I’ve watched other drivers go from company to company, I’m on my second and have no plans to leave.

Thanks to Brett, Old School and the other Moderators & regular contributors. You’ve made my journey better and I’m certainly a better driver because of your guidance.

May your day be filled with pleasant weather, smooth roads and little drama!

Congratulations on the anniversary, Steve. You've beaten the odds, and in good form too.

Thanks for all your contributions here, as well!

Great job. Happy birthday. Stay safe.

Happy Bday Steve. 7yrs, congratulations! Cheers to the many more years of safe driving and smooth roads 🥂🍾

Congratulations! I'm very appreciative for your contributions here over all this time.

Good luck and drive safe.

Congratulations!

Seven years ago yesterday, I walked into the DMV and passed my permit test. Having only the knowledge from the HRTP and 53 years of life experience (it was my birthday), I embarked upon this new journey.

For newbies, yes I was scared. This HAD to work. We love our home, nice things and those had to be paid for. Our Daughter was only six years old. I had been walking her to school every day. Now I was going to leave ALL the household responsibilities to my Wife and go on the road.

While I’ve watched other drivers go from company to company, I’m on my second and have no plans to leave.

Thanks to Brett, Old School and the other Moderators & regular contributors. You’ve made my journey better and I’m certainly a better driver because of your guidance.

May your day be filled with pleasant weather, smooth roads and little drama!

Happy Anniversary, Steve!! That almost looks like my sister's house, in Bradenton. NICE!!

Fruits of the labor ARE sweet. I've got a forest in MY backyard (by choice, like Brett...) but it's paid for!!

Stay safe;

~ Anne & Tom ~

Major props to you Steve!

I would guess that the new folks in here have no idea how much of a major accomplishment this is. It is very rare to find someone with the tenacity and commitment to stay with one particular trucking company for that many years. Of course I know Steve has had his doubts at times and considered moving on, but he stuck with it and it appears to be working out very well. Congratulations!

For those of you reading this, it is really unusual in this industry to not move around and try new companies. It is also advantageous to stick with it at one place until you can really establish yourself well. That is what Steve has done. People up and move on for the slightest of reasons. It is so easy to go find another job in trucking if you have a decent record behind you. The allurement of greener pastures fools a lot of us into being transitory in our trucking careers. There are a lot of hidden benefits to sticking with one company, but you have got to be a worthy driver to uncover those benefits. Slackers gain nothing by staying the course. That's why they always want to move on. Diligent drivers who build solid relationships of trust with their support team in the office learn the generous benefits of being a longtime top tier driver at a company that knows and trusts them.

Steve has demonstrated his abilities, and it has worked out well for him. I salute you Steve, and wish the country had more drivers like you. Keep up the great work!