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As the wife of a Truck Driver that has only been in the business about a month I would like to comment on the guilt issue. I do not think that the feeling of guilt are one sided. Although the spouse at home is left with the additional responsibilities of both partners, we also still have the...

My husband, being a new driver was excited to get a long haul from Chicago to Reno. He sat in Reno for 5 days before he decided to drive East empty just to get closer to some action.

thanks, I must have done something wrong with my search when I was looking for GPS and did not see the messages on Newbies. I think I limited my search. I'm still learning too!

We're looking for recommendations on GPS systems, mapping software and computers. My husband has only been on the road a few weeks (yes, he is finally back on the road!)and he has learned that the dispatch operators do not give really 'great' directions. He has wasted driving time and fuel...

You made the comment about not investing too much the first year. It seems like there are some things that are necessary for survival or necessary so you do not get too discouraged the first year and decide to give it up. Correct me if I am wrong but from what I have been reviewing it seems like...

HI, My husband is still in Boston getting the roof repaired. He had to wait for the insurance adjuster prior to any repairs being done, hopefully he will be on the road again today. I will have him call you when he gets in town. He does not have a computer yet so he has not read the...

well the battery died again, while waiting to have the roof fixed he will be sure to be on the phone with FYDA. He also reread some paper work from when he picked up his truck from FYDA and it said right on the paper work that when the guy found it in the lot the battery was dead, he didn't...

Do you know who was working on it? .. maybe we could be Business Partners. I found it fun tracking places and searching directions, I think I would have to go out on the road for on the job training for a while to see what it is 'really' like. I'm sure you folks have various tool like GPS...

After being on the Internet today for hours helping my stranded husband get his truck battery jumped, find a place to get a new roof and directions there , find a Truck Stop for the night close by, and find something to do for the out of service weekend (still working on that one), I'm...

Hey, this is fun, you Truckers are great .. thanks for the advice.. The Sales guy at FYDA said that they were not responsible and did advise me not to waste my time calling Alumi-Bunk. We did get hold of Middlesex Truck & Coach in Roxbury, Ma, unfortunately the can not fix it until Monday, he...

thank you, I do have the VIN and I will call in the morning..The truck is used, I am also going to call FYDA where the truck was purchased.. take care .. keep safe

It was getting dark when he tried to find that out for me. On the cab I know Alumi-Bunk did the sleeper, would they be same company that made the box?? Do you know where manufacturer name would be?... thanks ... first week as a Trucker's wife has been nerve racking!!!

My Husband just started driving this Sunday... last night in Quebec the roof blew off and is gone from his 102 x 22 box... he is on his way to Boston, any ideas where he should go to get a new roof.. unfortunately he will be dead headed until he gets it fixed.:-(