Trucking life is not for everyone,
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| Becoming a Trucker Becoming a truck driver means getting your CDL drivers license. Class A are required for big trucks. Find out if you should become a driver here.. |
| Disadvantages of Becoming a Truck Driver disadvantages of becoming a truck driver |
| Women In Trucking The number of women in trucking is steadily increasing. Some companies now makes extra efforts to recruit women to be truck drivers. Are they ready for a truckers life? |
| Company Drivers New truckers usually start of as company drivers. Here is the real low down on what to expect as a new company driver. Plus some tips. |
| Owner Operators what you need to know about owner operators and what does an owner operator make |
| Trucking Tips For New Drivers Trucking tips for new drivers to help make life as a trucker a little less painful and a lot more productive. This will be your shortcut to success as you gain from my mistakes or the ones I've seen. |
| Trucking And The D.O.T./Highway Patrol Trucking any length of time will bring you in contact with the DOT or Highway Patrol, here is some important information to consider to prepare for those encounters. |
| DAC Report Information Your DAC report can have all types of information about your work commercial driving history. It can also have incorrect information. Here's how to get a free DAC report. |
| Motivation to change bad habits Motivation to change bad habits |
| Trucker Interviews Trucker Interviews with interesting truckers and other peope while out on the road |
| Truck Stop Online truck stop for the truckers and four wheelers with directory, diesel fuel prices and directions with plenty of parking |
| Trucking Blog Life on the road, questions answers about trucking jobs, schools and life.Insight about how trucking impacts relationships by trucker wives with advice from drivers and other wives about how to cope. |
| Life As A Trucker Comments Life as a trucker comments page. What people have to say about the website. |
| Ask A Trucker ask a trucker question you have alway wondered |
| CSA 2010 Information and videos explaining the CSA 2010 regulations and the impact it could have on the trucking industry including drivers and tips about how to prepare. |
| Used Trucking Equipment For Sale used trucking equipment for sale by drivers themselves. This is where you will find deals. Feel free to post your equipment. |
| The Economy And Trucking The economy and trucking as I see it, past, present and future and how it effects the trucking industry and more. |
| Inside A Big Rig See inside a big rig. Each manufacturer is a little different but share a lot of similar concepts. |
| Contact Us Contact Us |
| Guestbook Come sign the life as a trucker guestbook. Represent where you are from. |
| Qualify For CDLs This page will list resources to help you determine if you qualify for cdls. |
| Advice For Truckers And Truckers Wives Life as a trucker presents Jennifer and Julie the perfect combination of education and experience to give advise for truckers and truckers wives about relationships, family, and more. |
| CDL Training Videos and General Knowledge Test There are many online cdl training courses. Here are some cdl training videos and general knowledge to help you study for the truck driving school or online cdl training. |
| CDL Training CDL training options so you can get trucking, |
| Achieving Better Health As A Trucker Making better choices can help you achieve better health as a trucker. The lifestyle at most trucking companies is pretty sedentary as a driver. Here is some advice for better health |
| Easy Trucking Recipes These easy trucking recipes make quick food for the road. Trucking can be expensive eating at truckstops. Jennifer has put together some easy fixers to fuel your bodies while you fuel your truck |
| Trucker Terms and CB Talk Trucker terms and cb talk on the cb radio |
| Truck Driving Jobs Best truck driving jobs by the drivers themselves |
| Good Parenting Skills Good parenting skills is necessary for truckers and their spouses who are partime single parenting. Parenting tips and advice for young or new parents too. Be proactive, armour your child for success |
| Freight Brokering Freight brokering is arrangement by a 3rd party to transport the products of a shipper. Can be a work at home opportunity for truckers wives. Can also be a way for owner operators to make more money. |
| Find Teen Advice and Forums Find teen advice and forums online about drugs, relationships, sex, teen camp advice, career advice and more. Plus important video message to teens. For trucker's youth needing good teen advice. |
| How to Get Trucking Experience as New CDL School Graduates Learn how to get trucking experience need to start their career. Don't let the all the failed attempts get you discouraged. |
| Driver Recommended Driver recommended companies are the best trucking companies to work for |
| A Truckers Life No truckers life is boring. Everyday is a slightly different adventure. These videos and pictures help to you experience trucking life over the road. |
| Trucking Resources for Trucker These are trucking resources to help make truckers lives easier out here on the road. More will be added as time goes on. |
| Trucker gear We have trucker gear for the home or the road. For the truck or the body. Choose from T-Shirts, caps, hats, or other items with logos, saying or trucking pictures. |
| The Truckers Spotlight Truckers Spotlight show the talents truckers have other that driving big trucks |
| Truckers Wives Truckers wives play an important role in the trucking lifestyle. The wife of a trucker must be strong, compasionate and understanding to support her trucker husband. |
| Truckers Forums Truckers forums is where you vent, discuss, ask questions or just mingle. Get it of your chest at life-as-a-trucker.com |
| Member Profiles Life as a trucker profiles are people who share the passion to improve the image of the trucking industry. Profiles allow us to create a warmer environment to share with and learn from each other. |
| Used Trucks For Sale Used trucks for sale by owners. These big trucks |
| Crazy Trucker Stories Crazy Trucker Stories |
| Show Trucks pics and video of pics of show trucks |
| Trucking Information: Words of Wisdom from Jimmy Trucking information and words of wisdom from jimmy about the trucking industry, starting a trucking company, life as a trucker and more. A retired trucker with 32 yrs 3 million miles experience. |
| Trucking Jobs for Felons Trucking jobs for felons may be a little harder to come by especially is you have more than one charge but don't throw in the towel with out calling a lot of trucking companies first |
| Drivers Lounge The drivers lounge is the place where truckers come to relax watch video play game and meet people and share secrets of the road |
| Truck Stop Store Truck stop store with truckers gear, equipment and other goodies |
| Truckers Videos truckers videos |
| Trucking CDs Trucking cds from lifeasatrucker.com for learning about trucking or getting motivation as a trucker over the big road. |
| Driver Recommended Truck Wash driver recommended truck wash for those who want to get their money's worth without the doubt |
| Trucking News Trucking news about topics related to the trucking industry as reported by you or our moderators. |
| Becoming A Trucker DVD Becoming A Trucker DVD is the information you need to determine if the big road is for you. Trucking is a great recession proof career with benefits, job security and great pay. It's not for every1. |
| Privacy Statement Privacy Statement |
| Current Us Weather Map Here is a current us weather map. A useful tool for planning your trip or routing to your trip whether it's to Atlanta or to Yazoo City |
| Dating and Relationships Information This dating and relationship information might save you a lot of headaches if you plan on becoming a truck driver. Actually, it would probably help you out no matter what you plan to do. |
| Local Trucking Information The local trucking information distributors listed on this page is authorized to sell you copies of lifeasatrucker or the crazy trucker CDs and DVDs. This is quicker for you and saves you money. |
| Truckers Legal Plan TVC is a truckers legal plan to help protect you and your CDLs should you need help with any tickets they cover. Carmello explains it better. Watch the video |
| Investigate - Report a Trucking Company Truckers report shady companies. Find out how to investigate and/or file a legitimate complaint when your rights have been violated as a driver. Also check find out information on trucking company |
| About Us Well I don't know how much you guys really want to know. But here is the medium version. I will come and do a short version when I get a chance. |
| Truck Stop Games Truck stop games that take your mind off the same old stressful routine |
| Reality of Trucking The realities of trucking are sometimes taken for granted. These are disadvantages of becoming a trucker that can't be ignored. |
| Cost of Driving Over The Road The cost of driving over the road can sneak up on a driver. Let's take a look at them now so that you can prepare for or avoid the money sucking traps. |
| Life of a Trucker This poem will summarize the life of a trucker for you in 2 words. Very Colorful. I will explain why if you really want to know about the life of a trucker before you decide to become one. |
| Drop And Hook Video drop-and-hook video that illustrates the trucker slang drop and hook |
| Advantages Of Becoming A Truck Driver There are priceless benefits for most and useful benefits to all |
| Depression In Trucking How could there not be depression in trucking. Relax it won't last, that is if you follow my suggestions. |
| Coping With Loneliness Things to consider when coping with loneliness |
| Anti-Social-Behavior A lot of society feels truckers have anti-social-behavior which is far from true about most truckers. It is possible to display some of the systems though from not interacting with people consistantl |
| Get Paid To Travel Where else can you get paid to travel. Eating is your only expense and you can cut corners on that too. |
| Recommended Diesel Mechanics Recommended diesel mechanics that care about driver satisfaction, quality of work and good reputation. |
| Freedom At Work Freedom at the workplace for me means that the boss is not hoovering over your every move micro-managing your tasks. As a trucker you escape the shackled life. Work with freedom. |
| Dallas truckstops Dallas truckstop seems to add conveinence to a truckers life. In a 2 mile radius 5 truckstops |
| Knoxville Truckstop and CB Shop This Knoxville trucksop and cb shop gets my approval. This is one of the cleanest T/A you will find. The CB Shop is run by whiplash an ex-driver. |
| Galaxy Truck Wash Galaxy Truck Wash Dallas Texas know for hand washing trucks at good prices. Good location too. Prices listed |
| Used Freightliner Trucks Used freightliner trucks sold by the owners themselves. Cutting out the middle man should be a better deal for the owner and the buyer of used freightliner trucks. |
| Used Peterbuilts For Sale used peterbuilts for sale by owner |
| Used Volvo Trucks For Sale used volvo trucks without the hassle of the middle man. Giving the buyer and seller a better deal. |
| Jobs good for creating wealth Jobs in these ares are good for creating wealth. They should endure any challenges from the economy. |
| Big Truck Sleepers Big truck sleepers are equipped to bring comfort to a truckers life. Take a look inside to see the possibilites of these bedrooms on 18-wheels. Big truck sleepers come standard or fully customized. |
| Impact On The Marriage The impact of trucking on the marriage can be devastating but it doesn't have to be. Several factors will determine how much a marriage will be affected by the trucking lifestyle. Here's some insight |
| After the storm in Texas After the storm in Texas the night ended as beautiful as the day began. |
| How Do You Start Creating Wealth How do you start creating wealth ?You feed your mind to unleash creative thinking. Save money you make and build your credit. Meanwhile you learn where to invest to make you money grow exponentially |
| American Truck Historical Society American Truck Historical Society |
| Jim Hubler Jim Hubler is a singer, songwriter, author who is an ex-truck driver. Heshares valuable information about how to be successful in trucking. |
| Don't Panic Just Prepare For a Weak Economy Panic in these times won't help your situation do what you can to prepare for a weak economy |
| Making It trucking In Today's Economy Choosing a trucking company in today's economy is not far from should be done during any other time. Almost. |
| How is The Economy Affecting The Trucking Industry It affects everything but trucking will never screech to a halt. |
| The Future Looking Back On 2008 How I see the future as we look back on 2008 |
| How To Keep A Recession From Happening Again this is my opinion on how to keep a recession from happening again. |
| Marriage Advice For Truckers or Truckers Wives Marriage advice for truckers or truckers wives from a males perspective |
| Modern Day Racism Modern day racism is not as obvious or prevelant in today's society as in the past. It is probably less oppressive than the hypersensitive mindset and attitude that is displayed far too often. |
| Answer to Changing Professions to Truck Driving Changing professions to truck driving is a group of anwers to a person thing of changing careers from nursing to trucking |
| Jennifer's Blog Jennifer's blog on lifeasatrucker.com |
| Abuse-of-authority Abuse of authority happens every now and then, we must remember that the officer has the leverage. Best to act like you have some sense and be tactful in your response. Report incidents here. |
| Winter Driving Safety Tips Winter driving safety tips to help you make it through the snow and ice with the hopes of avoiding skids and sliding off into the ditch. Get mentally prepared for winter driving read these safety tips |
| Oilfield Trucking Jobs Oilfields provides all types of trucking opportunities. They tend to pay more than a regular dry van trucking job just as most specialty trucking jobs. Take a look at life as an oilfield trucker.. |
| Heavy Equipment Hauling Heavy hauling trucking jobs are for the true professional trucker. It requires a highly responsible person who pays attention to details to get the big bucks these jobs pay. |
| Is Trucking a Recession Proof Career Is trucking a recession proof career? Well do you mean literally or figuritively speaking? Trucking is the last to scale down and the first to recover in a recession so there you have it. |
| Dating Truckers Advice Dating truckers can be fun or disaster. This relationship advice will help you not just in trucking relationships but in all relationships for a happy life of love and compansionship. |
| Answer to trucking questions about comments on rip off report Websites like ripoff report is a tremendous value but the reader may still have questions about the comments and complaints. Here is some insight about the information you see at such websites. |
| Newbie Truckers Profiles Newbie truckers profiles on life as a trucker.com is for drivers with less than one year experience. |
| I Don't Trust My Trucker Husband I don't trust my trucker husband. Is this you? Is there a reason that you shouldn't trust him. Just because he is trucking doesn't mean he will elope with a lot lizard. |
| Changing The Face Of The Trucking Industry Changing trucking industry perceptions is not easy to do. We all must put forth an effort if there is any hope for truckers to be seen in a more positive light. |
| Understanding Your Trucker What is a relationship? Understanding the difference between the way a man and a woman thinks might help you in understanding your trucker. |
| Drive My Truck Part Time Looking for someone to drive my truck part time so we both can spend more time at home with the family or doing other things. Thats the mindset. Drivers wanting part time trucking jobs and owner ops |
| Ex Truckers Getting Back Into Trucking Need Experience Many ex truckers trying to get back into trucking find themselves either facing low starting salaries or trouble getting hired without recent driving experience. Let's cut through that red tape here. |
| Company Sponsored CDL Training Company sponsored CDL Training is great for the right person in the right situation. Here you learn what to be aware of, what to expect to determine if so called "free CDL training" right for you. |
| Lady Truckers Trucking It Up Lady truckers give advice about trucking life and sharing the road with four wheelers. |
| Big Truck Driver Break down of the good big truck driver and bad big truck driver and the ugly in the industry. |
| Chaining Up For Winter Driving In some places you are required to chain up, put snow chains on tires when the D.O.T. gives the word. After a certain time of year you must carry them in the truck. |
| When Is It Time To Let Go When is it time to let go? When it leads to destruction, counter productive results, depression. But it varies from person to person. You have to evaluate your situation from the big picture. video |
| Casting Call For Lady Truckers Casting lady truckers for "Mother Truckers" a docu-series shown on Major Network. A Wonder Productions Project |
| Small to Medium Sized Local Trucking Companies Hiring The best trucking jobs are usually small to medium size trucking companies. Some local smaller trucking companies don't aggressively advertise for drivers. You need to search for them online and off |
| Essential Oil Use Essential oil use is becoming a common alternative treatment for medical issues. People are using essential oils in many ways, here are just a few. |
| Alabama Trucking alabama trucking, alabama trucking companies, alabama trucking jobs |
| Class A Drivers License Private trucking school to get your class a drivers license to become a commercial drivers is a good choice for the right person. |
| How To Handle Life When It Throws You a Curve Ball Life is all about learning and helping others building meaningful relationships along the way. But what do you do when life throw you a curve ball. Well, you duck or swing but which and then what... |
| Idaho Trucking Idaho trucking companies advertising for locat and OTR truck drivers. You will also find trucking resources such as Idaho Trucking Assoication link. See if you are compatible for the lifestyle here |
| Tips For A Worrying Trucker's Wife Tips for a trucker's wife to help her cope with the worrying, the stress and the unknown |
| New Drivers Road Tips New drivers road tips for sharing the road with big trucks. I want to help you make traveling safer for you and other highway users. |
| Driver Rest Driver rest is important for safe trucking. There are many benefits of truckers getting adequate sleep and downtime. Here are some benefits and tips for drivers to get the proper rest. |
| Getting Exercise For Truckers Getting exercise is important for all people but exercise for truck drivers should be self imposed mandatory action. We sit for hours at a time! Exercise for health, happiness and prosperity |
| Trucking Software Trucking software can range from simple bookeeping to complete transportation management systems. Company drivers and Trucking companies owners use software to increase productivity and streamline op |
| Defensive Driving Tips defensive driving tips for winter driving, driving safety, holiday travel and driving test preparation |
| The Attitude The attitude of a person will greatly contribute to how they interact with other, make decisions and react to challenges. Having a positive mindset is an invaluable asset for life as a trucker |
| Changing Bad Habits Changing bad habits will help keep you from developing new ones. |
| Types of Truck Driving Jobs There are many types of truck driving jobs. The difference will determine pay, time out OTR, amount of physical work, and even level of danger in some cases. Learn more truck driving jobs info here |
| Healthy Trucking Vitality Program Healthy trucking vitality program has the potential to change the lives of truckers if they participate. |
| Compounding Compounding has been around for centuries. Pharmacist that does compounding however are not easy to find. Compounded topical pain medications can have less side efftect making if good for drivers |
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