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Ricky, Thanks for your comments/diary.

You mentioned early on that there "was a problem with your cpap report". Then recently you had the issue with the reporting data / sim card on a new machine.

Did you use cpap machine prior to signing on?

If so, did they accept your printed out data sheet as compliance? (want to make sure they do not ask you to do another test, if you are currently using a machine, are compliant and have an acceptable AHI).

Since they made you get a new machine, was it because yours (if you previously had one) was not able to transmit/record your compliance data.

Thanks, and good luck with your journey... look forward to reading more.

Thanks for your input, good luck to Seppo & Jessica.

When I am reading, some are saying, that one of the perks is that this is a nice way to see the other parts of the country, while others say all you are going to see is the interstate at 60 mph.

I was just trying to figure out, if there was a logical way to see a bit more than the highway?

It appears it is up to the company, if you can use the truck for personal use. As far as visiting places, would need to rent a car, unless they have parking for rigs (and then you might have to have it stay there the whole hometime).

I guess no easy answer, just have to figure it out as you go.

First of all, to Brett and to all of those that contribute here... amazing. I have spent about a month researching the career, and at this point I really go nowhere else but TT. Thank you all so very much.

I do find it interesting that, at 51, I thought I would be one of the"older" people looking to make this a career. From what I am reading, it appears I am closer to the median age.. go figure, guess 50 is the new 30.

So, for my question. I have looked through the forum and have not really found anyone talking about how you navigate free/off/home time, when you really do not have a "home". I am divorced, no kids, and no living family. I thought this may be a good 2nd career choice, and that I might be able to see some of the great parts of our country. My thoughts are to run hard and when I have the 4/5 days off, to spend them in different parts of our country. I would really like to know if anyone does this (or knows someone that does) and for some general tips / feedback / advice.

Will companies generally help / allow you plan your time off in different areas, as opposed to routing you "home" every 4-8 weeks?

Can you use the truck for personal use (ie.. run to the store, go to a movie, visit a national park), or must you rent a four wheeler?

Can you park the rig (without trailer) in campgrounds? (thought would be a good idea for "camping", I figured you could grill, have access to a shower and other amenities)

I think you get the idea. It seems there can be a lot of stress, opportunity, chaos, joy, pain, satisfaction and boredom in this career...if one of the perks is seeing our country, I would like to make the most of it.

Thanks in advance!!

Mike W.