Trucking Truth Website Is Very Friendly And Informative Compared To Other Sites

Hello everyone here

Though I am not a driver yet, I still visit the site almost everyday to learn more about the trucking industry as well as judging if I really want to be a CDL driver.

A little bit about me, I came to the US when I was 17. I went to a college in Los Angeles, got a degree, got myself an office job at a freight forwarding company and this is where I met many class A drivers who inspired me to become a trucker. Just to be honest, even though my current job is so easy and chilled but the income I make is far from a rookie drivers could make in their first year. I might be crazy but soon after I had a job, i slowly realized that working in a cubicle from 9 to 6 doing repetitive tasks over and over again and having little to no autonomy is not something I really want. I have seen many people coming from a diverse backgrounds and occupations still consider being a trucker and I'm glad to know that I am not the only one who refuse the easy world.

There are many trucking forums on the internet but Trucking Truth is my favorite one mainly because of the positive attitude of members have on newcomers like me. It's hard to say now if I am really ready to quit my job to become a trucker but I definitely considering it.

This post serves as a Thank You message to Brett and all other active members for all the great info they share. It is a real joy for me to read your great stories on the road.

Khoi Ng.

Whatever you decide in the end you will definitely find helpful information here.

I will tell you that a lot of young people who went to college would not do well in trucking. It is not a job but a lifestyle and most people are not adaptable enough for it. The best you can do is do your research and ask lots of questions so you have some idea what it will be like.

Indeed, the forum is full of info. I literally covered almost every articles in this site. I believe one person can find all the answer without asking if he/she could spare some times to dig. I also totally agree with you that young people like me might not be doing well in trucking industry because it's a huge change in lifestyle. The only thing that hold back from being a trucker is I'm a bit hesitated to leave my wife at home ALL ALONE. The good thing is that she's the one that encourages me to give trucking a try and ultimately I might get a non-driving position in trucking industry once I gain some insights.

Lucky for you that you live near one of the largest trucking hubs in the U.S. There are many ,many companies there and a lot of opportunities if your willing to do the work and dig through all the garbage that consist as a big part of LA. Most of the companies out there go to LA at one time or another so you should have alot of choices when it comes to working for a company of your choice.

Lucky for you that you live near one of the largest trucking hubs in the U.S. There are many ,many companies there and a lot of opportunities if your willing to do the work and dig through all the garbage that consist as a big part of LA. Most of the companies out there go to LA at one time or another so you should have alot of choices when it comes to working for a company of your choice.

Hello GuyHodges.

I have a question that truckers I met at work are unable to answer me. Does being a trucker for a few years increase a chance of obtaining a non-driving position ? Do all the people at trucking companies got hired out without spending some times on the road ? I understand that having a few years of driving experience will help you to get a better expose to the industry but is it really a mandatory requirement ?

Khoi, GuyJax is on the road, but I'll take a stab at your question. It certainly is not mandatory to be a driver to get a job in the industry. There are layers of management people at transportation companies that have never even seen the inside of a truck. There are lots of jobs available in transportation. There are load planners, dispatchers, customer service reps, sales people, driver liaisons, safety personnel, fuel department managers, parts people, maintenance people, purchasers, number crunchers, etc... There are many different aspects to the industry, and if you've got the desire and the will to pursue it you can follow what ever path you want.

Best of luck to ya!