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Re: Life style trucker ?

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Originally Posted by zipy46

I heard the phrase 'Lifestyle trucker' here at the forum,

What does it mean and what would be its opposite ?

What makes up a lifestyle trucker ?

ask 5 drivers and you'll get 6 answers, lol. someone hit it on the head when they said trucking is a lifestyle, not just a job. You have to change many aspects of your life to make it in the industry.

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Originally Posted by matcat

So you are saying that trucking is NOT a lifestyle? And you are saying It's what you make of it is not true as well?

That is EXACTLY what I am saying.

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I would have to disagree. Trucking unless you run local, is most definitely a lifestyle, just as much as any other job that you are far from home for long periods of time. Plus anything in life is what you make it. Life hands you a lemon, what are you going to do with it? Bite into it and make a sower face, throw it away, crush it, cut it up and put it in your water, squeeze it and make lemonade?

It is an attitude like that which allows carriers to get away with crappy rates, no hometime, running their drivers illegal, etc. After all, it's what you make of it, and it's part of the "lifestyle".

Why not look at trucking for what it is: A JOB. Nothing more.

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Originally Posted by MartenDrvrCA

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Originally Posted by Chasing Daylight

A "lifestyle" trucker is one who doesn't really need to drive. Maybe he has a pension, maybe his wife has a great job, whatever it is, he isn't counting on the miles to put food in his kids mouth. He's a glorified tourist and looks at himself that way. Out on the road, seeing the country, buying the latest toys for his rig, eating high on the food chain every night, turning down loads because he wants time to goof off. He's usually happy running 1800 miles a week because the off time is as important to him as the paycheck.

The opposite of that is the typical driver. Grinding it out, working his butt off trying to make a living for himself and his family.

Now I dont know you,but let me guess,youre either a non-driver or someone who hasnt driven for an extended length of time? Am I correct? :lol:

Nope. Spent better than 10 years out there. Not sure I understand the significance of that question BTW. In my time I've met more drivers than I can count that were nothing more than 18 wheel tourists.

Am I the only one who thinks "condom" when I see "Lifestyle?"

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Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago

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Originally Posted by matcat

So you are saying that trucking is NOT a lifestyle? And you are saying It's what you make of it is not true as well?

That is EXACTLY what I am saying.

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You must drive local and are home every day.

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Originally Posted by matcat

You must drive local and are home every day.

Hahaha! You obviously haven't read his profile. :lol:

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Originally Posted by WarHorse

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Originally Posted by matcat

You must drive local and are home every day.

Hahaha! You obviously haven't read his profile. :lol:

I have now, his interests are irritating people ;)

But it really doesn't irritate me, I am warm and fuzzy deep down inside in knowing the truth :)

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Originally Posted by Phreddo

Am I the only one who thinks "condom" when I see "Lifestyle?"

i think of trojan.

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Originally Posted by Chasing Daylight

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Originally Posted by MartenDrvrCA

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Originally Posted by Chasing Daylight

Now I dont know you,but let me guess,youre either a non-driver or someone who hasnt driven for an extended length of time? Am I correct? :lol:

Do you still drive? I noticed you avoided that question.I knew that because usually the ones who have never driven or havent been out on the road for years,are disillusioned and dont really understand the direction the trucking industry has turned and how much it has changed.I can guarantee you that trucking isnt what it once was when you drove trucks,whenever that may have been.With the economy the way its been,few blue collar middle class people have the option to live this so-called romantic trucking life style that you painted.Where they dont care if they dont get over 1800 miles a week,or where they cherry pick their loads.Thats what I meant.

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Originally Posted by matcat

You must drive local and are home every day.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

If you say so.

I refuse to let my job define me. My life isn't that shallow.