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Misconceptions.

What's a misconception people have about your job? As a delivery driver people often assume you need a CDL but in fact few of the trucks delivery drivers drive require a CDL. tho most do want some commercial experience.

Truckers Aren't the Problem—Civilians Are 👌🏼

Unpopular opinion: Everyone should have to pass a CDL general knowledge exam before getting a standard driver's license. If you understood stopping distances and blind spots the way truckers do, you’d realize that big rigs aren't the problem on the road—civilians are

Working on getting my CDL

After having a regular license for 7 years it’s time to take a new path in my career from being a mechanic to working for a trucking company. Mechanic was great and all but just not my dream.

I Got A Job!

I recently got a job after training for months to get my CDL! I look forwards to the money I can make but that's about all lol. I am worried about how this will affect my image as I am very forward thinking and would never want to be viewed as a bigot. Maybe I myself am feeding into the stigma but... read more

Ladies! Quick question!

What's the general consensus around dating truck drivers? 🤔 Feel free to be honest. Some follow up details to ponder: How do you feel about phone calls or video chats? 🤔 You could be the ultimate passenger princess? 😜 Depending on how you felt, getting your CDL and teaming with your partner... read more

Do not fear failure. Fear not trying.

When I was 19, I was terrified of swimming. I learned how to swim, I joined the USN. At 25, had no idea how to drive a manual. I learned at Truck driving school and got my CDL. I have a fear of heights, so I climbed a 100' pole. I learned this quote today. I like it.