The Thoughts From A 75 Yr Old Retired Driver Of 45 Yrs OTR

Yes we do have it, indeed. That's what makes us truckers.

Sue I assume that you are somewhere in the E-town area. The first time I drove from Nashville to Louisville I laugh for about 5 miles when I saw the "Used cows for sale" sign along the interstate.

Yep. That's my dideline business. Care to buy a used cow?

I've put a lot of thought in to this, as well. My thinking started years ago when I drove for a living but using my own car or a company van. I was the one who begged for the long trips. All the other drivers were happy to let me take those jobs because they wanted to be home at 5pm.

I found this place on accident one day and devoured information. I thought I was going to go and do this right away. The company that I want has school in AZ...and I realized that we would be in 120 degree heat while trying to learn how to drive and that didn't seem like a good combo. So, instead I got my things in order, followed tons of trucker sites, FB pages, etc, have been soaking up the info...and learning what I can outside a truck. Now, I just need to study for the permit, pass, hope my first choice takes me on, and get going.

While doing all of that, I have been thinking long and hard whether or not this really is what I want to do...and I've always been 99% sure. The other day, I was sitting in someone's car waiting for them to get back, and was people watching to pass the time. I realized that every time someone got in to their car, I thought how lucky they were to be going somewhere...it wasn't about having to wait...it was about that adventure of getting out on the road and going...just going.

I think it IS in some people's blood, and asking them to work at a desk or in one spot would be like asking an artist to put down their paints.

Besides, some of us have families that we want to get far away from.