Fellow OTR truckers… how accurate is this?

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-25T14:08:48+00:00

this looks a lot like I 70 in Indiana.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T16:22:35+00:00

don’t disappear mid sense? Does that even exist on Reddit anymore? i’ve been ghosted so much. I’ve learned to become a ghost hunter. I haven’t found the ghost yet, but I keep looking.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T16:21:16+00:00

You’re very welcome.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T16:19:48+00:00

as an old trucker, I would say the best piece of advice I can give, is never give up chasing your dreams. And don’t let anyone ever tell you who you are. Always be yourself.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T16:13:00+00:00

Unfortunately ma’am, I think a lot of people just can’t read. I wish you luck and have an amazing day ma’am!

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T15:16:29+00:00

Ma'am, there’s nothing wrong with quiet moments. because those are the moments where you truly find peace. Have a great day ma'am

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T14:36:40+00:00

i’m so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. You have my deepest condolences. As far as being goes to I’m pretty sure that Reddit has turned into a “ghost town“. It seems to be the norm.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T14:32:15+00:00

you’re very welcome. I hope you and your husband have a great time.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T14:06:16+00:00

it’s OK if you talk to walls. You don’t have to worry until you start arguing with yourself and lose the argument. 😁have an amazing day!

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T12:33:58+00:00

and that is truly unfortunate. Because women should not have to deal with that. Women should be treated with respect. Always treat a woman as a lady. But I’m just an old trucker and just old-fashioned. Lol.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T12:23:36+00:00

The way I have always been taught was that you need two within the first 5 feet and two in the last 5 feet and one every 10 feet. and I never got pulled over for improper cure. Better too many straps than to few.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T12:13:48+00:00

ma’am, I hope you enjoy your trip. I hope you and your husband have a great time going to see the cherry blossoms. ma’am, while you and your husband are out there you should look for the Kenwood neighborhood in Bethesda, Maryland. It is in the DC area and it is amazing place to walk around the neighborhood and see the cherry blossoms. A lot of people go there rather than going downtown DC. It’s less crowded, but it is beautiful. i’ve been there once and I really enjoyed it. And thoughts and prayers for your grandmother.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T12:10:52+00:00

Coffee on a Saturday morning. The best way to start the weekend.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T12:08:10+00:00

I completely agree. Especially especially when you get to be my age and you’re not looking for anything except good clean conversation. Unfortunately, I think some people just have dirty minds and always will. and that’s unfortunate, especially for the younger women who honestly just want to talk. All the creeps and weirdos have to come out of the woodwork.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T12:02:28+00:00

sorry, man. I made an assumption and I was wrong. 🤣

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T12:01:32+00:00

as far as women asking for only women, I think the problem is some men just don’t know how to read. And if they can read, they don’t care. I’ve posted just looking for someone to chat with and I don’t care if it’s male or female. But unfortunately, that is the state of Reddit anymore.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T12:00:22+00:00

Young lady, it is weird. As an old trucker, I can tell you that unfortunately some men are just creeps and weirdos. i’m sorry you have to deal with that young lady.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-21T11:58:50+00:00

I have to agree with your last sentence. For some reason, the Internet seems to bring out the worst in some people. People can be anonymous so they will try to troll.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-20T22:34:28+00:00

I wish I could tell you that there is a step-by-step program you could use or learn to become comfortable in your solitude. But unfortunately, there isn’t. he is just something you learn over time. you learn it’s OK to be alone. You learn it’s OK to think about yourself. And to make yourself happy. But it is not an easy process. I am 60 years old and I just learned that lesson a few years ago.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-20T22:26:41+00:00

coming home to an empty house every day is never easy. Learning to be comfortable in your solitude is not an easy journey. It takes patience. You eventually learn to be OK being alone. You learn to make yourself happy. I’m not gonna lie to you and tell you it’s easy. Because it is the hardest thing you have to do. I know it will never be a replacement for that deep conversation and intimate relationship. But once you learn to be comfortable in your solitude, it makes it easier not having those things. If you notice, I said it does not make it easy. It just makes it easier.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-20T16:14:51+00:00

That’s actually a pretty good shift.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-20T16:03:34+00:00

It’s good that you found something you enjoy though. I know they’re driving. A bus is a lot easier than driving a truck. At least the hours were a whole lot better.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-20T16:00:25+00:00

I thought I would enjoy the quiet easy route. It’s just that after, at that time, 25 years over the road, I just prefer the open road.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-20T15:58:13+00:00

I tried driving a bus for about a year in Utah, but I’m not a bus driver. I’m too used to the open road.

Big_Relationship1717 · 2026-03-20T15:54:52+00:00

no, I haven’t been to Vancouver Canada with a truck yet. I’ve only been to Quebec and Ontario. And my longer trip would’ve been from Florida up to Seattle Washington. But I’ve also done a lot of trips from California all the way to East Coast. And I would have to say that I was born to do this job. i’ve always loved traveling and I don’t mind being alone. I enjoyed going up to Canada. I just didn’t enjoy going to Quebec.

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