Hours of Service Panic
I had fifteen minutes of drive time remaining. I felt the panic begin to take over… Read More
Will I Be Successful?
OTR Trucking Is One of the Best Jobs in the World
I got into trucking at age 42. I had solid experience in education, restaurants, and as a writer… Read More
Trucker Training On the Job
I was starting a new job and would finally make decent money. More than teaching high school and college English… Read More
1.8 Million in Cigarettes
1.8 million dollars’ worth of cigarettes… this load had a high possibility of being hijacked. Read More
Regional Driver – Wholesale Trucking
The air rushing through the windows as I headed south increased the sense of freedom filling the cab. I had made it! Read More
A Truckload of Gelatin Capsules
I was anxious as I geared up and mentally prepared myself for the road ahead. So anxious… that I went the wrong direction… Read More
Lessons Learned About Driving a Truck
I came to trucking after taking an early retirement from a “regular” job… Read More
The Owner Operator Experience
For owner-operator trucking, your first delivery is a bit different – you choose your first load… Read More
To Me, Home Time Is More Important
I make $50,000, which is not a lot compared to the $75,000 some regional OTR drivers make… Read More
Truck Driving Back in the Day
Personally, I started out by hauling garbage on a residential route for two years… Read More
