Empty Trailers, High Winds And A Bunch Of Things I Can't Wrap My Head Around

Davy, I recently read a comment that there are only 30 to 40 regular contributors here on TT. That negatively amazes me. I’ve recommended this site to dozens of drivers and I don’t know of even one who has become a contributor. It’s very frustrating to me because I’ve learned so much here. It is so valuable to have a place to ask questions and get solid advice and information. I guess much of the general driver population is stubborn and anti/progressive. I want to help other drivers but it seems rare to find anybody who wants continuing education. Human nature is a confusing thing.

Lots more people read things here than those that join, while some do join and never post anything.

Agreed. I have been on here for the past month or so reading all the important information, wisdom, and humor the community here has to offer. This TT is a valuable resource for sure.

It is a bit disheartening to hear/see that so many people 'wash out'. This concerns me as a person who is looking at driving as a second professional career.

I suppose that in the end, we make our own choices and we all tolerate stress and adversity differently.

Anywhoo, just Rambling on there, but I wanted you to know that your diary has been very helpful and the insight you have provided in there has me REALLY LEANING TOWARDS Knight Transportation for my own reasons of course. no telling just how many other folks' careers you have positively impacted.

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It's gratifying to know that I may be helping others. This community has been such a rock for me. I can honestly say the advice given here has never let me down.

Hopefully one thing that comes through in my diary is that my attitude and performance is what shapes my experience. I take a very cautious approach to everything in this career and I have a very motivated positive attitude, even with situations, perhaps even especially with situations that I don't necessarily like.

As I write this, I'm sitting a family dollar DC that I got the wrong time zone, so I was an hour late for my very early live unload. I was very sweet to the staff and said, yep. I pulled a real bonehead move there. They chuckled and worked me in. Again I was really nice to the receiving office staff, and made a few jokes about not knowing what timezones I'm in. Said good morning to all of them and please and thanks. They got me a door and are unloading it while others are still waiting that were there before me.

Some of its luck but a lot of it is positive attitude.