Oh, you folks have just had us in absolute stitches :lol: Continental, I can already tell you're trouble, LOL.

Jackrabbit, you can sure paint a picture with words. You brought to mind a wonderful memory of a vacation we took in SD some years back. We drove there from central Florida, with 2 big dogs, all our camping gear and luggage in our Geo Metro hatchback. LOL. It's nothing short of amazing how much you can comfortably squeeze into those amazing cars. SD was beyond description in beauty and being able to see Custer Natl Park, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial and the cemetary at Wounded Knee was such a highlight in our lives. And, I can't fail to mention the great people we got to meet and make friends with along the way...the whole experience was just such a priviledge.

We've also driven from Northern CA all the way across to Florida on up to PA and on to Montreal several times and I have to say that my personal feeling is that a person hasn't truly experienced America until they've driven it some. I haven't seen even a tenth of what I want to see of this great country. I've always wanted to see it from up high in a big truck instead of from a veritable rollerskate...I think hubby'd prefer the view you mentioned Continental :oops: :lol:

Thanks to all for sharing.

Blessings

JJ

Sssshhhhh! You sick puppy!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: You're not supposed to tell everyone about all that..... 8)

1) Seeing this wonderful country of ours! Parts of it that many can only dream about, but then again, if you have never seen it, how can you dream about it.
2) No body looking over your shoulder, do your own thing, as long as the loads get picked up and delivered on time.
3) Telling others of the places I have seen.

LOL!! My thoughts exactly. Got that way after I was a claims adjuster for a few years.

:D :D Truth be known, thats the very thing all of us former "Professionals" have in common!! :shock: :D :D

you took my #1 reason :o

Well, my #2 would be, Never being in the same place all the time. Sure I have a dedicated route, but I'm not stuck inside a building for 8 hours where going outside in the middle of the day would be considered a treat.

#3 You can see and do a whole lot more then most people ever will. Plus you get to watch the spray from your tires splash back onto all those little cars as they try to pass you with their windshield wipers going mach 2. I also like continental's #1 reason, nothing like being stuck in rush hour traffic and looking over to see a hot brunette with a miniskirt and a vibrator. :lol:

1) No office politics
2) Clearly defined goals to accomplish each day, and when they're done, they're done
3) Getting most of the visual effect of being outdoors without having to feel so much of the extremes of hot or cold or wet

1. The equipment (some companys)
2. You can take a break when you want, not when your boss says
3. travel for free

[quote="Skywalker"]1. I have a very low opinion of mankind in general.... so this job gives me the ability not to interact with people on a personal level....or at least very little.

The above and a few of the other reasons is why I want to get into the industry.

My top three:
1.I like to move, I like to be on the go, and trucking allows me to set the cruise control, and roll out.
2.I like to work alone.
3.I love to get out of the truck and go for a hike, and I don't like to run into anyone I know.
Never seen any sexual shenanigans, but then again, I'm so horribly ugly that I can scare the clothes right back onto a horney Lepper/hooker.