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Why do you want to be a truck driver?

Why do you want to be a truck driver?

Driving a truck is not a way to see the world or to get away from problems. If you want to see the world you should do it on your own time, not from the windshield of a truck. If you are trying to get away from problems they will eventually catch up with you again while you are on the road.

Is it easy to get a CDL in trucking?

3. Trucking Is Not Easy. Being a truck driver is not easy. A lot of drivers breeze through CDL training/school and think that they are ready to be a truck driver. You are not. CDL school helps you get a CDL so that you can drive but it doesn’t prepare you for what it means to be a truck driver. Trucking involves so much more than driving.

Why do truck drivers never see the world?

You won’t have time to see the world because you will be working, not vacationing. For the most part you will be trying to avoid big cities, the congested streets, and the traffic that goes along with them. The most you will see of any city is the warehouse districts, everything else will be off limits to you.

What’s the most common reason truck drivers quit?

You start thinking about your kids, wife, family, and everything else that is a part of your life. Being away from loved ones is a killer, it is by far one of the most common reasons truck drivers quit. You won’t be home for birthdays, holidays, graduations, sporting events, anniversaries, and family emergencies.

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Is it worth it to be a truck driver?

There are sacrifices you’ll need to make, if you plan to stay in trucking industry. It can be ‘thin living’ at times. Don’t expect to get rich for a little while. In fact, you may never get rich from a truck driving career.

3. Trucking Is Not Easy. Being a truck driver is not easy. A lot of drivers breeze through CDL training/school and think that they are ready to be a truck driver. You are not. CDL school helps you get a CDL so that you can drive but it doesn’t prepare you for what it means to be a truck driver. Trucking involves so much more than driving.

You won’t have time to see the world because you will be working, not vacationing. For the most part you will be trying to avoid big cities, the congested streets, and the traffic that goes along with them. The most you will see of any city is the warehouse districts, everything else will be off limits to you.

Is it better to buy more trucks than you need?

Similarly, if you opt for more truck than you need, it will cost more to purchase and to fill up. Plus, you’ll have a harder time fitting into parking lots or tight driveways. Most experts will suggest slightly overestimating your requirements. A good rule of thumb is to have about 10% more capacity than you need.

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Ruth Doyle