Going Over The Road With My Husband
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Hello everyone!! My husband just became a new truck driver. We have talked for hours and days and weeks about me going with him over the road. That entails getting rid of our apartment, putting all of our belongings in storage, me quitting my job and staying on the road. We'd take a few days every now and then and see new places. Once he gets steady, of course. That way we can stay sane. (: We have a little Boston terrier as well. She's 2. She is the best little companion ever. My husband adored her and she, him. He left and she is now my loyal protector. She would be coming along with us. I have about 6 weeks to come to an absolute decision. Also, I live minutes from my parents, siblings and friends. My husband, on the other hand, doesn't have anyone around here. I love and adore him. More than any one person should. I have been keeping things tied down here at home. But, we really do not like the time apart. And yes, before anyone asks, we knew what we were in for before he got this new job. Any advice or suggestions would be deeply appreciated!!! Thank you all for taking the time to read this! (: P.S: he is doing a lease and will be starting out with a brand new truck!
Over The Road:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
My wife accompanies me on many of my trips. Try to give him as much warning as possible for restroom breaks because some places are a lot easier to get in and out of than others. We bought a small portable grill and that thing is fantastic.
Enjoy your time together and the scenery. Good luck to you both and let the good times roll.
Best advice I can think of right now. Let him get stable and more comfortable behind the wheel. Then do a trial run of a few weeks in the truck with him. Now if you don't manage to kill each other it's good.
But if your going to be pulling up roots total then use that few weeks to think while your on the road. Teams make killer money. I should know. Think about getting your cdl also and have a grand ole time of it.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Hello everyone!! My husband just became a new truck driver. P.S: he is doing a lease and will be starting out with a brand new truck!
Why did he decide to go lease as a brand new driver?
My suggestion? Get your license too! Then you can work together. Hopefully it works out. Especially that lease thing...
He decided to do leasing because he states he could have more control. His trainer he had was a leaser and had been since he started. So he slowly convinced my husband to do it. He thinks that if we rid ourselves of our bills back home, it will be easier to keep a reliable income while he is building up his experience. I know I should be, but I'm not completely worried about the cash. I'm more worried about being with my husband.
He decided to do leasing because he states he could have more control. His trainer he had was a leaser and had been since he started. So he slowly convinced my husband to do it. He thinks that if we rid ourselves of our bills back home, it will be easier to keep a reliable income while he is building up his experience. I know I should be, but I'm not completely worried about the cash. I'm more worried about being with my husband.
Most of the experienced drivers here advocate NOT doing lease until you have some experience (or never). So, with you going with I guess you could learn to be his accountant, make sure he has money put away for inevitable breakdowns, blow outs, fuel, insurance, and the truck payments.
I was looking for a thread, since you're married I assume you'll be wanting to learn about lease stuff too. Here you go: Lease Stuff
He decided to do leasing because he states he could have more control. His trainer he had was a leaser and had been since he started. So he slowly convinced my husband to do it. He thinks that if we rid ourselves of our bills back home, it will be easier to keep a reliable income while he is building up his experience. I know I should be, but I'm not completely worried about the cash. I'm more worried about being with my husband.
Sara, I suggest you go to YouTube and search for Steven Allington and have your husband watch his videos from oldest to newest. He is an owner operator and as time goes on you can watch him pour all of his profits into keeping his truck running. The stress and strain is apparent as he deals with one breakdown after another. Three tires blown in a week is just the tip of the iceberg. Now his truck is older than what your husband would start on but don't fool yourself into thinking you won't have breakdowns. I wish you luck and hope you can convince your husband not to lease until he has at the least a year under his belt.
Owner Operator:
An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.
Oops I meant Steven Neill for the videos to watch . . . .
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Hello everyone!! My husband just became a new truck driver. We have talked for hours and days and weeks about me going with him over the road. That entails getting rid of our apartment, putting all of our belongings in storage, me quitting my job and staying on the road. We'd take a few days every now and then and see new places. Once he gets steady, of course. That way we can stay sane. (: We have a little Boston terrier as well. She's 2. She is the best little companion ever. My husband adored her and she, him. He left and she is now my loyal protector. She would be coming along with us. I have about 6 weeks to come to an absolute decision. Also, I live minutes from my parents, siblings and friends. My husband, on the other hand, doesn't have anyone around here. I love and adore him. More than any one person should. I have been keeping things tied down here at home. But, we really do not like the time apart. And yes, before anyone asks, we knew what we were in for before he got this new job. Any advice or suggestions would be deeply appreciated!!! Thank you all for taking the time to read this! (:
Over The Road:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.