The Cookout

[Deleted member 405]

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.....

 

[Sovereign]

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.....

I think they want to be home at night though is that not possible?

 

[Deleted member 405]

I think they want to be home at night though is that not possible?

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

 

[Nesut]

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

Great advice for the CDL crowd. Niggas wanna go home and be tucked in and night and never wanna sacrifice. They want shit on easy mode while these Indians driving shit from San Diego to Maine.

 

[Deleted member 405]

Great advice for the CDL crowd. Niggas wanna go home and be tucked in and night and never wanna sacrifice. They want shit on easy mode while these Indians driving shit from San Diego to Maine.

Riiight

 

[DaBeast]

A guy I went to high school with became a truck driver. Your social life really does suffer because you're on the road so much. It's really one of those jobs that you're working a lot, and have little to no time for a social life, or even a family life.

I don't think I could handle it. But I realize it's not for everyone and takes someone who's willing to have more of a work life than a social one.

 

[Deleted member 405]

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

 

[Boss Hog]

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

Ask her did she like dinner all 3 of those months.

 

[Deleted member 405]

Ask her did she like dinner all 3 of those months.

EXACTLY 🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[Rollie Forbes]

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.....

Thanks for that info, Breh!

 

[Maxwell]

Any kind of job that keeps me behind the wheels for too long isn't for me. I have seen far too many accidents that I wouldn't want to keep trying my luck being on the road for too long. I really appreciate those who are able to do it because it's not easy.