Trucking life

NDtrk3 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-13-2008, 10:35 PM

I have been a truck mechanic for the last 19 years. I am making the switch to driver, I hope this will be a good move, any thoughts?

Cerberus_Kelpie · #2 (**permalink**) 07-14-2008, 03:06 AM

There are LOTS of Wrenches turning Steering Wheels, so WELCOME ABOARD and WELCOME TO TRUCKINGBOARDS!!

muddyblazer · #3 (**permalink**) 07-14-2008, 04:07 AM

I have a friend of mine that gave his tools to his son about 10 years ago he still has not looked back. Good luck its cake you can wrench them you can drive them.

DCM_Doc · #4 (**permalink**) 07-18-2008, 10:13 PM

You are probably making a smart move. If you work on a concrete floor long enough lift, stoop, bend etc. it will definitely weaken your back, legs, ankles & anything else that wears out. The shop noise will cause hearing loss. Now you won't have to spend $20,000 plus on tools & upgrade everytime something new comes along which is at least annually. You will probably double your earnings also. I should have done it years ago.