The Cookout

Ol Dirty Texan said:

Sup zeroes...So I caught TBA's broadcast about trucking with the owner operator and they brought up a point about most new guys that get into trucking want to be become local because they're "Home every night" and I wanted to put my little two cents on that. I'm a local company doubles driver I'm on what's called "linehaul" or "shuttle" and don't let that home every night fool you. You have enough time to get home,woof down some leftovers,take a quick shower,and let the TV watch you, all that socializing and hanging out is over! Trucking is a lifestyle they don't wanna hear nothing but yes,your are on time for your pick up/delivery not your personal issues. Alot of you guys are not gonna make it and that's OK it's not for everyone. It's demanding on our families because we miss school plays, little league games etc. So MAKE SURE you have your mind right,your personal crap together because you can't do this and worry about home.
Good luck and welcome.....

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Ol Dirty Texan said:

It's possible but not a good idea.....you need experience and waaay more training it's best if you can do at least a year over the road

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Ol Dirty Texan said:

My oldest daughter is 24 and she's still mad at me for a time they kept me out for 3 mos......she was 6

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Ol Dirty Texan said:

Sup zeroes...So I caught TBA's broadcast about trucking with the owner operator and they brought up a point about most new guys that get into trucking want to be become local because they're "Home every night" and I wanted to put my little two cents on that. I'm a local company doubles driver I'm on what's called "linehaul" or "shuttle" and don't let that home every night fool you. You have enough time to get home,woof down some leftovers,take a quick shower,and let the TV watch you, all that socializing and hanging out is over! Trucking is a lifestyle they don't wanna hear nothing but yes,your are on time for your pick up/delivery not your personal issues. Alot of you guys are not gonna make it and that's OK it's not for everyone. It's demanding on our families because we miss school plays, little league games etc. So MAKE SURE you have your mind right,your personal crap together because you can't do this and worry about home.
Good luck and welcome.....

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