My friend just does not understand why I have no desire to become a OTR truck driver. Low pay, to much anxiety and I get too tired from driving. He keeping pushing the issue. :( #employment #jobs #life #trucking

I am still shaken up over this. I pulled into a rest stop off of Interstate 70 a few weeks back to use the bathroom. All of a sudden I hear a woman from the stall next door tell me that she doesn’t feel well and that I might need to call 911. I ask her what’s wrong and there is NO answer. I asked her again if she was ok and again no answer so I got out and tried to push the stall door open but couldn’t. I ran and got help from some folks at the Burger King nearby. They kicked the door open and we all saw that the woman had passed out and hit her head on the ground. She was bleeding pretty bad. The paramedics told me later that she had a seizure and that I had saved her life just by being the only person in the bathroom that day and how quick I reacted. I was just so glad I was there!!

I have seen that people in this group that truck with their dogs. Well, I have my cat Franky. He loves being in the truck and he's just awesome. Last week I had a huge scare tho. I pulled over to use the rest stop and when I opened the door Franky jumped out and bolted towards the woods!!! I swear that cat means more to me than anything in the world. I ran after him and people at the stop came by to help call him and look but he was gone. I sat for a while cryin in my truck and after I called every animal shelter around I heard a meow and there he was sitting outside the door. After two hours it was a miracle he found his way back to me. There was no way I was going to leave my road buddy behind!

Just to give you a little more information I been in the trucking industry for 40 years In every aspect in the business.

Thank you for your time. Sandra Miller

My mom works so hard to support me and my brothers. I been thinking about ways I can help pay her back and also get myself on my feet after college. I know truckers make good money but I want to learn a little bit more before I make the leap. What do you wish someone had told you before you started trucking? Any advice??? Thanks for all of our help!!

Last week I was doing a haul and the dispatcher told me I had to make it by 6 that night. It was my own STUPID fault but I drove faster than I ever do. I just really wanted to shut him the hell up and make it there. Well it rained hard earlier that day and I hit a big puddle. The truck skid and I flipped it onto its side. I called it in right away and then yesterday my boss told me I am fired. I couldn’t believe it!!!!! Anyone else ever get into an accident? I can't be the only one! Not sure what to do now.

I am sure any fellow trucker could tell you that they cover a LOT of ground. I had no idea how much.

This is pretty amazing!

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I was doing a long haul a couple days ago and had my dog Purdy with me. I love my little girl!! Not even 10 miles out DOT pulls me over. They tell me she can’t have her head out the window and that he is going to write me a ticket!!! I start to freak out, but as he is about to write the ticket Purdy starts to cry and puts her paw up in the air and kind of waves at him like she is saying hi over and over. He asks me if I taught her that. I said I didn’t. He smiles and tells me I can go with a warning. Unbelievable!

It's easy to forget that truckers deliver a majority of the goods we enjoy in our homes every single day.

Things such as fresh fruits and vegetables, your favorite beverages, paper towels, clothing, etc. It all gets delivered from a truck.

So make sure to stop and thank a trucker when you see one!

AND if you are already a trucker, give yourself a pat on the back. Your job truly makes a difference.

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I drive safe and when I see people on the road doing these things it just pisses me off. Let's ALL be safe out there and use our heads.

1- Driving under bridges that are too low Just because you THINK you can make it doesn’t mean you can! Read the clearance signs people! I have seen guys take out the tops of their trucks before. What a mess.

2- Skipping your walk around Don’t get lazy! Check your damn tire pressure and your lines. PERIOD.

3- Not strapping down the load right Yup this happens a lot. Before you take off make doubly sure that things are nice and tight so you don’t lose the damn load or kill somebody.

4- Not checking cargo Plain and simple KNOW what you are hauling. So unless the government says don't look, you LOOK. Don’t get caught hauling things you shouldn’t be, end of story.

5- Not using your mirrors Why....why do drivers do this?!! If you back up use the damn mirrors. I mean WHY wouldn’t you?! Just looking aint going to get it done am I right?

Anyone agree with me here on these or see em happen?