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Thanks Anne, Yeah prime, western express , CR England. They all want to take me on. Not sure about now after this? I’m just not ready to be OTR. I enjoy being home on the weekends and in my bed every night. Respect to everyone that’s on the road .My son is 5 , we are playing baseball. This was like ideal as it gets and pretty enjoyable , as well. Definitely, have new found respect for the trucks. I have my hazmat and tanker endorsements. Imagine if that was a flammable tanker!! It would have been over. So I really want to know what the story is and just be better. I do understand the severity of all this. I’m sure they are looking at the tape and are inspecting the remains. They are fixing the trailer now and I guess will let me know the outcome of the entire event.

Rad M.,

Sorry for your misfortune & I sure hope the guys at TTR aren't flaming you too bad, sincerely.

This is why, HERE at Trucking Truth, we recommend prospective drivers get their CDL through, and train/drive with, an OTR company; for at least the first year.

I'm not sure what your future holds, but we've got THIS link, that could help:

Apply For Truck Driving Jobs

Wish you the best~

~ Anne ~

I hear ya, Rad. Our daughter was 3 and our son was born while Tom WAS driving OTR. Yes, they gave him ample time off, however.

I 'know' there are ways 'around' all the OTR stuff, but .. it comes with sacrifices; really ANY way you cut it!!!! Have you looked into 'Dock to Driver' programs, in your area? (Wish you'd post that location, as well!) Look at posts by Banks, for example. It's how he got into FedEx. Many LTL companies do this, also.

I'd type more, but my guy just got home... hopefully you'll give us an update when tomorrow comes!

That's trucking, in a nutshell. Wish the best, as always!

~ Anne ~

ps: ALL those interested companies are excellent, and I'd approach them in EXACTLY the order you listed.

Hello. thanks for sharing this as I'm new to this and very helpful for me. "Doc to the driver" - super. Thank you. Best ben