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1 year? yea,thats what 95% of drivers say,but oops wait,youre not even a driver yet are you? By your attitude youll probably just end up being one of those fine gentleman who you see early in the morning emptying out his urine filled gatorade bottle on the running boards,then jumping down and walking into the flying hook with his stained grey sweat pants from the buffet the previous night,white t shirt and red suspenders,going into order about 6 chimichangas and head back out on the road.

 

It's a lifestyle.

 

I have to disagree with you there GMAN.So what are you saying,a man is going to give up his sole means of supporting his family because he doesnt "enjoy" how he is doing it?Id have to disagree on that one.I know alot of drivers who would rather be doing something else,but feel trapped. Its not an easy transition to getting out.Alot of people come into this industry with a game plan to be doing something else after "x" amount of years,but as time passes by,you look around you and all your posessions are in this lil 8x10 box.You cant really actively pursue another job because youre either driving or thousands of miles away from home.So the easiest thing for you too do and the most convenient thing for you too do is just keep truckin.Almost somewhat trapped.Especially if you have no plan "b" or family who will support your decision to pursue another career.Especially if a driver has people back at home who depend on his income,I highly doubt he is going to up and leave because he doesnt "enjoy" his job.

 

I gave up my local job because I didn't enjoy it. Worked for the same guy for 11 years and this spring decided I wanted to try hauling oversize stuff. Almost 3 months later and I wish I would have done this years ago. I did my research and found a company that was a good fit for me. Is it more difficult being away from home? Yes. Do I regret it? No. Just as the ltl guys can't see why a driver would put up with being in an 8x10 box I can't see driving the same route day after day, that isn't for me. As far as what drivers are making if you aren't happy with what or how you are paid change jobs.

 

So even though you didnt enjoy it,it took you 11 years to leave..That was the point I was making

 

ok so i take it martendrvrca that you have grew up with me through the years, helped raised me as a kid or slept in the same bed as me for years??? if so, then you would have the right to say something like that.. but you don't!! you don't know $%^& about me to know about my attutide and how passionate i am about becoming a truck driver.. as far as i'm concerned like i told rev. Vaseline... do u have a line haul gig for me to get into?? how bout a local flatbed company?? or a Bulk Company?? just like i told him, if so please provide, if not shut the hell up!!! Like i keep saying i dont want to do OTR i don't!!! its my last damn option!!! i've searched and searched for local and regional positions and all have come back negative if i have to i will do a year, get the experience, turn 22 and see what other options are in my area for a local driver... if nothing i do it for another year or until $%@^ opens up!!

and to answer your question about being the guy who stop at the flying j.. let me switch it up for you, i'm going to be that 6'3, 280 pound large angry black guy who walks in, with a black t-shirt, demin jeans, pair of wheat timberlands and a black yankee cap, going inside getting something to drink, a snack, paying for his fuel, and getting back on the road, what is there for me at a truck stop??? do i suppose to hang out at the truck stop?? do i suppose to take pictures of trucks that looks just like mines but with different coloring and symbols??... but you do have one thing right tho, i probably will be that guy who opens his door and dumps out a bottle fill of piss, wont deny that.. i bet you won't find a driver on here who hasn't done it...

 

I know I've never done it. I urinate like a human being, not like some sort of animal.

You crack me up. :lol:

 

Do you consider yourself a "lifestyle trucker" GMAN?

 

Shut the hell up? Can you shut me up? Didnt think so.If you cant handle internet responses then you sure as hell couldnt handle being a driver,but you wouldnt know that because you arent one.If a few responses on this message board get u so fired up,you wouldnt make it less than 2 months otr.With lying dispatchers,shady lumpers who sometimes even forget you're waiting on your paperwork,rushing to get to that "hot" load,then when you get there they say turn on ur cb we will call u when we are ready for you.You are a ignorant little child and your vocabulary/ lack there of and inability to express yourself without foul language,speaks volumes about you and the low probability of you succeeding in anything that takes even the most miniscule of troubleshooting or patience.And is the whole "6'3,280 thing something to be intimidated by?plz.Im actually shocked that YOU are black,every brotha ive ever encountered behind the wheel is usually composed and collected,but oops,I keep forgetting, you arent even a driver.