Have a exit plan is my advice for Truckers

I just turned 26 and knocked out my first year of trucking with that being said I developed sciatica real bad.. I’m assuming from bad sitting posture. Last 5 months have been rough. Fellas take care of ya bodies..!

What's up ATV aren't you tired of answering those questions of why don't you leave Gordon, go do this , and now do that, hey if you are comfortable where you at, sometimes that doesn't mean the highest pay. You get up in the morning and you like what you doing, that's the only thing that matters in my book. ✌️

💯I hear you! Sysco ➡️ McLane ➡️ SAIA. Never move parallel always ⬆️

Currently at a local company as my first job after getting my CDL. It definitely checks all the boxes but know it’s not the forever job. It’s what is needed to gain more experience in order to have better/more doors to open once I get that experience. I’ve been at the current job for about 6mo and already have some of the companies that I applied for that originally said no to me due to lack of experience calling. Want to wait a little bit longer to gain maybe the full year experience so it’s better when I do start making the decision to apply. Regardless of the decision or not the best one made so far was getting my CDL. Definitely changed my life for the better already and clearly see that it can continue to change my life for the better.

When i started in trucking in 2007/2008 i came to trucking because it was the only career that wld hire a person with my background. With that being said, i saw accountants, bankers, salesman, army retirees, and etc come to trucking because trucking was the only industry hiring when we went through the great recession. Trucking is extremely stable, but the problem is that in 2008 the lease program was fairly new. So it was a few companies that offered it. Now everyone has found out how keep a driver by making them think they are owners. This is the only part of the trucking that is risky for an individual. Most individuals do not have the funds to even start a business Let alone have money for emergencies and breakdowns. So now i hear how rough and bad trucking is. This is a great career. But u definitely have to get out of debt and get a emergency fund together. But trucking is a great career. I been doing it 17 years, but ur right it can lead to a lot of issues especially with health and being overweight.

Bro inspired me to get my CDL. Still in the process, But man I hope I'm making the right move because AI. Hopefully it doesn't take over LOL.

Less than 2 years left for me and trucking. Going into home building full time. Will never get my new airplane driving trucks locally at 74000 yr

What 💎 bro! On the road to success, sacrifices must be made whether that’s change of career or change of location like you said. Definitely agree with that and the knowledge on taking what you hear with a grain of salt, because most will just try to discourage you and knock your grind. Congrats on 6 yrs too bro, statistically truckers don’t make it last one…keep grinding brother 🫡

Thanks for sharing your experiences

Ant dropping that knowledge 💯

Have you ever backed into a parked trailer attempting a 45° alley dock parking?

are you able to drive around your area and find a CORE MARK driver and interview him

yo ant, im tryna get in contact with you fam. i need some help if possible

Have you thought about the trash industry great pay mon thru Fri, always overtime.