Re: Truck Driving

Posted by Badly Bent on June 08, 2007 at 04:01:10 from (68.34.194.165):

In Reply to: Truck Driving posted by 53DC on June 07, 2007 at 11:00:57:

I drove OTR for a little over 2 years ending in 1993 or so. At that point my kids were small and I wanted to be home each day to see them. The benefit of truck driving are that there are plenty of jobs: some very good, some very bad. Pay has increased so that you CAN bring home a good paycheck.

If you drive OTR, learn to carry a cooler and eat cheaply. You don't eat three meals a day at a restaurant now, don't do it if you drive OTR. Keep track of your expenses and make certain you're reimbursed for company related expenses like tolls and scale receipts.

In today's world, driving illegally (like I used to do) would be a scary proposition because of the liability involved. An at fault accident when you've been driving too long and you're looking at jail time.

Overall the potential to make money is there. Normally you can't make the money if you're not driving, but many companies are attempting to offer opportunities to be home more often.

If you like a lot of time by yourself, trucking may be for you. If you are a social animal, probably not.

Think long and hard about it. I also used to be a director of recruiting for a trucking company so I know a little about things from that angle.

Drop me an e-mail and I'd be glad to discuss things more if you like.

Tim

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