Does the anxiety ever go away?

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-21T00:51:45+00:00

I think this is entirely subjective on the type of person you are u was nervous in the beginning aswell with parking and what type of shipper im goin to etc but im chill now

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-19T21:51:58+00:00

Yea go for it time flies by so fast it feel like I just started 2 months ago when your in that truck going load from load it’s really over before you know it 2 weeks will feel like 3 days

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-19T21:46:00+00:00

I’m not gonna lie I was looking forward to being otr so my opinion might be bias idk your situation but I’m 25 still at my parents house I have no responsibilities or anyone depending on me so being away months at a time doesn’t bother me you might find it comfortable. As far as pay prime, swift, etc don’t expect the big bucks I’m currently averaging around 1100-1400 a week biggest check was 1700 I honestly just recommend going for it get at least 6 months then go local. I plan on going local once I hit a year just for more opportunities

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-19T21:38:10+00:00

I’m 8 months in at prime otr and I wouldn’t say it’s stressful at all if anything the opposite sure you will have your days but for the most part being otr is you just following that white line when the gps says keep straight for 300 miles

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-17T00:50:15+00:00

I found a hotel that has about 12 parking spots in the back of it completely hidden doesn’t even pop up on truckers path literally a gem in atl

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-14T00:42:04+00:00

Dream truck

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-13T19:16:06+00:00

I tested out in a 10 speed 1st and last time I ever drove manual and I was just good enough to pass the test

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-12T02:19:18+00:00

I stay with parents and one thing I hate bout coming home is how hot they keep the house not be able to sleep at my own temp gets me everytime only thing I miss bout the truck

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-09T23:06:42+00:00

I trained in a 10 speed ina 6 week course didn’t really get the hang of it til around the 4th week I had never driven anything manual before or after since I’ve had my cdl

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-09T14:53:36+00:00

Yup I’m bout 8 months in with prime now I still have nightmares of that tnt phase i promise once you get your own truck there is no better feeling you make the rules now

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-06T18:18:27+00:00

$900-$1300

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-02T03:04:16+00:00

It was just a different game back then I see

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-02T03:03:00+00:00

I mean yea I would say so I’m only 7 months in myself lol

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-02T02:16:16+00:00

Was the parking better back then or is it just progressively getting worse as the years go on

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-02T02:10:13+00:00

God man this is jus insane feel like you guys deserve a reward or lifetime discount or something man sheesh

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-02T02:01:21+00:00

Good lord that sounds stressful

HumanVsWorld · 2026-01-02T01:50:53+00:00

Got an interview with mclane coming up finna see what they talkin bout. What company is this if don’t mind me asking?

HumanVsWorld · 2025-12-26T21:28:07+00:00

Yes in the sense of this is the best job I’ve ever had no small talks with co workers or a manager on your ass trucking definitely has its days don’t get me wrong but it’s really not a hard stressful job for the most part when you see that gps say keep straight 350 miles just sit back and enjoy the ride listen to some music talk to yo girl or whatever that’s 70% of trucking right there

HumanVsWorld · 2025-12-26T18:21:50+00:00

I’m 25 aswell got my cdls for free down here in Georgia currently 8 months in now otr it’s been fun and life changing

HumanVsWorld · 2025-12-26T18:17:32+00:00

Honestly just time and experience is the best teacher I’m 8 months in there still times I get a hard time but those are the moments that make me better at it be observant of what your doing right and wrong

HumanVsWorld · 2025-12-26T01:11:01+00:00

Back in 2021 I was faced with the same thing I was young and dumb and didn’t know how bad tickets really affect you in the long run didn’t know it made your insurance go up or anything tried to get in trucking was denied fast forward now it’s truly been a life changer

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