Every Day A New Adventure

So it's true, every day is a new adventure. I'm sitting here in Baldwin Florida and saw a sticker on the truck next to me (firearms related) and commented to the driver. We got to talking about guns and military, I'm looking at his trailer (extended drop axle ) and he starts talking about what he hauls and where. Then he asks me if I would ever want to get back in the seat hauling specialized with private and military contracts. He gave me his number and I told him I would give it some serious thought.

Now I know the grass is always greener, I did some research about his company and the companies he contracts for and he's legit but I also know from reading on here to be careful as a new driver. So I'm gonna think about it long and hard and pray a bit, then give him a call and pick his brain some more.

Man, there's a different type of trucking opportunity for about every blade of grass in the ocean. I think that's how that saying goes, right?

Early in my career I tried a little bit of everything - dry van , refrigerated, dump trucks, food grade tanker, and some local flatbed hauling heavy equipment. But there are so many specialized companies and types of freight to haul. You'll never run out of new possibilities. You can make good money in all sorts of different types of jobs. Once you have that experience under your belt it's really just a matter of finding a company with the job duties and lifestyle that you think will suit you best.

If it's a smaller or more specialized company you'd be smart to speak with at least two or three of their drivers before making the leap. Find out the inside scoop on what the job really entails and what the company is like to work for. Every job and every company has its good and bad points. It sure is nice if you can find those out the easy way before making the leap instead of finding out the hard way once you're there.

Man, there's a different type of trucking opportunity for about every blade of grass in the ocean. I think that's how that saying goes, right?

Early in my career I tried a little bit of everything - dry van , refrigerated, dump trucks, food grade tanker, and some local flatbed hauling heavy equipment. But there are so many specialized companies and types of freight to haul. You'll never run out of new possibilities. You can make good money in all sorts of different types of jobs. Once you have that experience under your belt it's really just a matter of finding a company with the job duties and lifestyle that you think will suit you best.

If it's a smaller or more specialized company you'd be smart to speak with at least two or three of their drivers before making the leap. Find out the inside scoop on what the job really entails and what the company is like to work for. Every job and every company has its good and bad points. It sure is nice if you can find those out the easy way before making the leap instead of finding out the hard way once you're there.

Exactly. It was just kinda cool to be talking with a guy out of the blue about common interests and then realizing he was not only a driver but the owner and offering me a position. I'm happy where I'm at and plan on making the best of it, get my time in and then really think about making a change down the road. If I even decide to pursue some place different to be honest, I'm tired of job hunting lol. Getting too old for that crap.

If I even decide to pursue some place different to be honest, I'm tired of job hunting lol. Getting too old for that crap.

I can totally understand that sentiment. It's also a great feeling to put in a few years at a company where you're a proven commodity. You can get some special favors from time to time, you're always getting good miles, and you're going to be shown more consideration if you do happen to make a mistake along the way. There are a lot of great reasons for sticking with a company for a long time. The trouble is that in the beginning of your career you really don't know what options are out there or what you'll want to do. So it might take a few jobs over the first few years to really test the waters. But once you know what you want and you find a job that suits you it's usually best to stick with it.