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I also wanted to state that there are good people out there. If you happen to find a company that runs the way you like to with a support staff (Shop, dispatch, safety etc) that allows you to run good miles in a decent rig while making some money each week then you have the best trucking can offer. I have seen this and can say that these folks have my loyalty and desire to "run the extra mile" just so. Railroad Engineers from my view along with other railroad men does not seem to endure such trials as we drivers did. When the hog law (Hours) is up, they take the reverser in th pocket and head for bed. I forgot to mention parking, sometimes your hours may be up but you might have to drive an extra 100 miles or so looking over what is left of "Legal" parking spots in certain hours of day and regions. I have had seen the "Hell ship" and also the good life on the road, I would not change it for anything. But I advocate change towards a better situation for everyone involved in moving freight. Shippers and Recievers are virtual gods when it comes to "whistling" up a truck to carry widgets somewhere. Companies from the shop boy all the way up to the stockholders are at risk if they cannot keep the Shippers and Recievers happy. Take the M and M candy bar you eat. They are made by MM Mars and Kraft. If you are told to haul a load of candy, the first thing you need to do is clean up, do laundry and get your rig washed and trailer washed out. Any odor anywhere is grounds for "refusal" to load. If you happen to get into the cycle for running a series of loads over several weeks for the same set of shippers and recievers... that can be really good for building trust in you as a driver and you in the dispatch as everyone "In the groove" Being in the groove is where it's as good as it gets. Be strong of heart and morals and stay away from temptation. Finally: "KEEP THAT LEFT DOOR SHUT!!!" dont stop at every little place. You would be surprised how much that 15 minute coffee break can do to your schedule. C ya all on the flip side.
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