Living with a truck Driver

[@thedale2112]

Good video. Y'all's setup is definitely out of the norm. The ol' man stayin home and Mama goes truckin. Pretty cool...👍🏼✌🏼

[@YB-PC-BYourself]

Hello, my name is Ken, and I am a former OTR (10yrs) and Local (2yrs) driver. I have never driven an automatic and have not driven in 12 years. A lot has changed and I say it is for the better. I was always on the 10/8 HOS, and I will tell you the new HOSs are so much better; including the ELDs. To be honest I would sit in docks 2-6 hours after deadheading to pick up and then drive 10-12 hours straight. I was constantly fixing my paper logs. Additionally, I would get home on Frinight-or Sat morning and have a load due in Toronto for a 6 AM delivery Monday morning. Big and small companies, all the same in turn a blind eye, but push and push; yet if you had an accident or ticket it was all your fault. I like the new systems, you get your rest, you can earn a decent income, and you are protected by the ELD. Yes, 2500-3000 ( Not really possible running North East) miles a week should be the norm, not under stress, but the norm.

[@YB-PC-BYourself]

To continue. lol. My driving habit and lifestyle led to poor health, mainly because of personal ignorance. It's not like I was going to get out at 2 AM in S Chicago and go walking for exercise; maybe running for my life, but not walking for exercise. Do me and yourself a favor. When at a safe location and you have time, stretch and go for a walk, as much as possible. Additionally, don't ask or want more than 70 hours. It will slowly burn your life away, including your health; leading to irreversible health conditions. You, have a very nice husband, and you can tell he really loves you, but also talks with respect when he is addressing issues about you. Awesome to see. Anyway a lot more to say or talk about, but I am not trying to write a novel. lol God Bless.

[@orthodoxphronesis]

I like you guys. God bless you. I’m getting intp trucking. Any recommendations for starter company? I have no CDL, zero experience. Thanks

[@chassadventures9243]

I would recommend prime or Wilson Logistics. Their training is really good and as long as you work for them for a year its free.

[@orthodoxphronesis]

@@chassadventures9243 Any opinions on Swift? Do you know anything of their pay vs. Wilson’s? Thank you for your response.

[@chassadventures9243]

I never looked into swift because Ive heard alot of negative things about them

[@orthodoxphronesis]

@@chassadventures9243 I’ve heard Wilson has inward facing cameras. I’m a little skeptical about them :( do you know if they can be turned off when someone is sleeping?

[@chassadventures9243]

I had one when I first started at crete and they told us we could cover the camera up when the truck wasn’t moving. I would think other companies would be the same but I don’t know for sure