Roadhog please tell me that by certain "Local Drivers" you do not mean all local drivers. I have no ill will towards anyone who enjoys OTR. I believe we are free to do whatever makes us happy including OTR. I'm not judging, its just not for me. I sometimes run 500-600 miles a nite so I like the road but I'm a homebody and want to end my shift where I started. 10-4? But I could get into an extended road trip driving a chromed out hood with a kickazz sound system! If I offended anyone I apologize.

 

yeah roadhog, i don't really appreciate that comment, i don't come on here bashing, or downtalking OTR, i respect you guys for the sacrifice you put in, i share "MY" experiences as far as OTR goes, just because i didn't care for it, i don't feel i speak for everyone. And never have i come on here saying that local is so much better than OTR, as far as i know, just me and the other poster have posted stating that we drive local, so you're comment is directed towards one of us, i try to be respectful in all my posts, and i don't look for disrepect from other drivers. I'm glad you enjoy your shiny pete, i've got a 96 mack CH600 with 800,000 miles on it, and i bet i take just as much "pride" in it as you do with your brand new pete and brand new refer unit. The original poster looked for opinions on how we as drivers enjoy our jobs, and when i say "driver", i feel we're all one in the same, therefore allow me to post my comments about local driving without catching the flack from a super trucker running coast to coast in a shiny new pete.

 

I drive local never did the OTR thing so i cant put my 2cents in on that but i like my local job.,

 

It can be a good job for someone inebt to an office job or a 9 to 5 job. money can be good, but it takes making good choices as to who to drive for and some time. Healthwise, im finding that it can be really bad for you...Bad food, stress, sleep deprivation, vibrations and general lack of exercise takes a toll on a body. Exhaust fumes and carbonmonoxide, hazmat literally poison you. I have to go to the chirocractor weekly to fix the compression of the spine typical to a driver. Battling stomach Ulcers from stress, coffee, food preservatives, fats and my smoking habit.

 

hey "ONE" does your insurance pickup your chiropractor visits, i've been driving for 4 years, and i race motocross and my back is shot, i'm forced to sleep on a couch, can't sleep in a bed without waking up in the morning not being able to move, my boss undergoes the shots on a yearly basis, and said it helps out a lot, but wasn't sure if my Blue Cross would pick it up, i know it's off topic, but i figured while you brought it up i would ask the question.

 

I haven't started driving yet but soaking in all the pro's and con's as well. There are certain "Local Drivers" who never post anything positive about the industry. But, don't let that sway you about going OTR. Based on what I've read you won't make a ton of money so there must be some other pro's to consider, or most would simply bail on the job altogether. Each has their own perspective on the job I suppose. OTR makes sense for me because I'm single and won't have to pay rent or utilities. I also don't like dealing with people or the 9-5 corporate suck-up nonsense. So, if 80% of my time is being alone that's just fine with me. I also like seeing new places and going where I haven't been. Doing alot of reading here has given me a little insight to the hassles of the job, so at least I won't be going into it with rose-colored glasses. Evaluate the pro's and con's, as they relate to you not the whiners and complainers, and decide if you think you can put up with it or not. Oh, stay away from negative people. As in any job, the negative types will just try to get you to sit on the pity potty with them. Positive folks will teach you how to turn the tables in your favor.

 

You can usually find something postive about most any situation.

 

" Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions . Small people always do that , but the really great make you feel that you , too , can become great." ( Mark Twain ) :wink:

 

Good quote, Bluesman.

 

Thank you GMAN .. Here is one more, write these down, put them in your wallet . " Try not to become a man of success , but rather a man of value." ( Albert Einstein ) Those 2 quotes will get you through most anything in life.