Typical day for an OTR Driver

Because I know my mommy reads this ...

Here is a typical day for an OTR (Over The Road) Driver:

• Deliver load early ... you want to arrive as early as possible to make yourself available for the next load ... others like to take their time and experience more down time or less miles on their checks.
• Peaches for breakfast ... most mornings it is peaches for breakfast ... but a couple of times a week I will sneak in Steak and Eggs.
• Manage your time ... You want to be at certain places in certain times ... for example arriving at a truck stop (or a pickle park) after 19:00 is a bad idea ... spots fill up quickly so the later you arrive the less spots that are available.
• Networking ... I must receive 5-6 calls a day from friends and family ... friends (fellow truck drivers) want to share experiences or discuss issues and possible solutions.
• Free Food ... most truck stops have reward programs ... this morning I had steak and eggs and shower for free ... had to pay for my laundry.
• Con Artists ... always someone out here selling video cameras or cds.

Doms is going to Hawaii

And I am a little jealous. She travels a lot better then I do!