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"the first thing I do after I wake up is struggle to reacclimate myself to the baffling reality of conscious experience" LOL

Why was I recommended this? Why did I watch it, until the end? Why did I like it?

As a retired truck driver the best advice I can give is invest in a mini fridge, an electric stovetop, a nice TV/computer, a small grill for summer, adblocker for listening to things on youtube, A dehydrator for fruits and meats. Use truck stops for showers, laundry, and socializing. But don't give in and buy their over priced stuff. Plan your comfort accordingly. It's key for the long haul. Drive safe. Love from Wisconsin!

Been driving all together about 16 years, been an owner operator once and am working my way back to getting my own equipment again in some years from now. This is pretty spot on, the more experience you have the more you get out of the job and the more authority and respect you have among the companies and fellow drivers. Be courteous and don’t be a dick, your golden.

Just imagine this guy's yearly spotify hours

Guy look's like a kid, and speaks like a boss.

Before the days of E-Logs I could "rethink my perspectives" in my log books and run about 700-750 miles per day with a long run. I also drove for a midsized carrier that was big enough to keep drivers running, but small enough to know us by name, as opposed to being just another number. Thankfully, because I ran a lot of west coast to mid-west runs and turnarounds, I had a truck that essentially ungoverned. (82mph) One other thing, and many drivers will no doubt find this hard to believe, but I had an AWESOME dispatcher. I showered every day and ran at nights as much as possible. The upside was that there was less traffic, thus allowing for more miles. It was nice to be able to zip around or through the cities. Unless there was a wreck or night time highway construction, there was generally nothing to slow me down. I also found the quality of professional drivers to be better at night. While other drivers were clamoring to get into the truck stops in the evening, I was pulling out to start my run. By morning, the daytime drivers were cleared out, and I would just pull in, fuel up, slip right into a parking slot, post trip, "rethink my log book perspectives", grab a shower, eat, and get some sleep. The downside was, I was always tired. My body just never adjusted well to working nights. That was before the days of e-logs and idling restrictions. Been off the road for about 15 years now. There are a few things I miss. I miss running the desert, especially in the winter. I miss shutting down for a 30 minute break in the mountains of around the White Sands Missile Range, looking up and seeing a sky exploding with stars on a moonless night. I miss falling asleep to the rumble of the idling engine. I miss hanging the windshield drapes at the end of my run and telling the world to go to hell for a while. I miss the interesting conversations on the CB I'd have with other night drivers. At night I didn't have the slow, governed trucks blocking up the hammer lane, either. Listening to the CB during the day, ESPECIALLY anywhere near a truck stop was often like listening to a bunch of maladjusted. often belligerent village idiots. Listening to their "drivers' stories" was often a trip into a Twilight Zone of absurdity, especially listening to the "federal marshal" stories! I met some really neat drivers, and I met a lot of village ass hats. With what food, drinks, and other expenses associated with living on the road cost these days, $60K before deductions can get eaten up in a hurry, especially if you don't have a cold box and stock your groceries. I wouldn't want to be driving in today's world.

As someone who is currently in school to get my CDL, I REALLY liked this video. It was straight forward, easily understood and non-biased. Just facts that you might not know about until after you started driving. Thanks for the info!

As a trucker. I was dying of laughter and tears due to the sheer honesty of this

“The first thing I do when I wake up is struggle to reaclimate myself to the baffling reality of conscious experience.” I had to write that down

I drove and lived in an 18 wheeler in all 48 inner states. I have a ton of respect for the truck drivers and their hard work getting people their stuff.

This video quite literally changed my life! I first watched this video while I was in college 2020. I was struggling in college and wasn't learning anything so I sent this to my mom with the message "my backup plan". She initially didn't want me to become a truck driver because she thought they don't get paid well enough for the work they do. This video flipped her perspective enough to allow me to attempt to become one. I worked 2 year's in lots of low skill jobs and dealing with a lot of problems with money. I've since graduated from my cdl school and now making double what I once did and starting a career that I intend to have for the rest of my working life. I sincerely thank you for making this video and changing my life for the better.

It all sounds so easy until you remind yourself of what 10 hours in Traffic a day does to your mind

This is oddly highly intriguing. And I can’t explain why.

Hi there, I`m from Brazil i love trucks and I`m really happy that I`ve found this channel.

I’ve been a trucker for 12 years. This is the most accurate presentation of the job I’ve ever seen. Well done

Was a truck driver for over 20 years. A few tips to those who are interested. 1) protect your license. Companies will ask you to break the law. Almost force you to. Don't do it. Don't get greedy and speed to make more money. Your license is more important than kissing your companies butt or making a few extra bucks. 2) try and stay local. You may have to work crappy jobs for a year or so, but if you still have a good driving record and you are a good worker you can move on to a really good job easily. 3) get an hourly paying job. It's just better. I got to a point where I would never work for anything other than hourly. 4) get a job that pays overtime. Anyone that tells you that you'll just pay more in taxes don't know how taxes work. Companies will tell employees that most of your overtime will go to taxes to trick dumb employees into working for less. Not a penny more is taxed because it's overtime 5) always keep your ears open for a better job. Be a good/hard worker but as for loyalty, be loyal to you and your family. 6) and the number one rule is something I always say out loud on a daily basis..... safety first. Live your life on the motto of safety first. It should be tattooed on the inside of your eyelids.

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I have the to start respect for all OTR truck drivers. It is a very stressful and tough job. Lots of pitfalls, obstacles and unforeseen situations make this important job seem impossible to do at times. You all have my utmost thanks and respect. Whenever you have a chance, thank a truck driver.