Get Out Of The Truck
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Man I was just thinking this. I'm getting so burnt out right now I'm just hanging on for dear life. My marriage and health (I have insulin-dependent diabetes) are really suffering right now, and I think alot of it is that I haven't taken the time to just get out of the truck very much at all lately. This weekend I'm still sleeping in the truck, but I have been spending most of my awake time in the Dallas terminal fooling around with the other drivers here. Man we've been having such a blast I completely forgot about trucking for a little bit. I met a couple older guys here too who enjoyed telling a young pup like me their whole life story and showing me pictures of their family and such. I really learned alot from those guys. A couple days isn't really enough for me to recuperate but it's been a good start. And I've had such a blast with the other drivers at this terminal I think I might have to make it a regular stop.
Make sure you fix both those things, trucking will always be here. Besides all that it does a person good to enjoy life a little. We all need to find a good work life balance. I tend to get more stressed and less miles when I push for money. Yet when I am relaxed I get hit with better loads. Kind of funny how it works haha.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
I met Errol too. I think he stalks the rookies on this site! He doesn't look near ad old as he is........ I think he is 95 or 96 years old!
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Springer, New Mexico. It's near colorado and the infamous raton pass. Really nothing over there, that is why I took on driving. I appreciate that, although I still dealing with things that are part of being young haha. I am pretty sure we will cross paths someday. I have met Errol so far.