Anyone ever drove truck for a living?

[NWsoccerfan]

I've been at my job for 16 years. I work in the medical transport industry and the pay is ok but not great. Over the past couple years I've really burned out. I've even taken multiple sick days just because I couldn't stomach the thought of going in to work....which is not normally something I'd ever do. Anyways, I was thinking of getting a class B with hazmat and working a local truck job. Anyone ever done something like this? I'm just looking for input/advice. Btw, I will turn 40 this upcoming march.

 

[Booth]

I drove a truck for 1.5 years damn near killed me. The biggest problem is other drivers who has no respect for the rules of the road and think that you can stop an 18 wheeler on a dime. I got to throw this in government regulations is so ridiculous that you can't make good money anymore.

 

[The Hock]

I know quite a few ex truck drivers. Like many things in America 2.0. the job ain't what it used to be. Lots of regulations and too many trucks on the road. Some years ago I was thinking of taking a crack at it and one ex trucker told me don't even bother to rent a place you'll be on the road so much. And many of them complained of poor treatment by the company they worked for. A driving job where you can be home most every night would be nice but I think most openings are the over the road variety.

One husband wife team I know though started about ten years ago and they're still at it.