| | Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?Page 1 of 6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) | | Here's my dilemma: I'm a long haul, cross country truck driver. I work for a top 5 trucking company, but I stay gone weeks at a time, with one day earned off for every week out. I've found an employer that can get me home a lot more often, at least weekends, if not a couple of weeknights also. I'm not ready to quit my job at my carrier yet, I'm due a service award in just a few months. But, would you be willing to even get involved with someone who's gone that much? Even if he could be home more often in about 6-9 months? | |
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| Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?
Posted: 11/28/2007 1:00:28 AM | I would love someone who was gone that much. I'm very independent and I like my time alone. Long-haul truck drivers only creep me out because of the stories of them being serial killers and stopping at all those dirty roadside hookers at truck stops. But as long as that's not true, I'm down with it!  | |
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| Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?
Posted: 11/28/2007 1:29:56 AM | Hmm...
My dad was a truckie & 2 of my uncles are truckies. Obviously all their friends & acquaintances. Have been on a multitude of roadtrips...sooooo, Ive got a pretty astute insight into their lifestyle.
Hate to say it but...most (Im talking an absolute easy 90%) of truckies are sluts & frequent the five dollar blow job underage or mother/daughter hookers at the local truckstop. Then go home & act as if butter wouldnt melt in their mouth & occasionally take their woman along just to "show" them how innocent it all is & how hard they work. (yes they do work hard btw)
Forgot to mention all the girlfriends...and how every woman involved with one thinks her man is in the arguably 10% of men who dont do it OR are just too naive to even know what goes on.
There IS the odd one that doesnt...but knowing the percentages...I wouldnt go anywhere near one.
How often a man is gone is definately an issue...BUT knowing whats common within that industry..... forget it.
Guess you could whine about how truckies are stereotyped...OR alternatively...badger the guys who do that kinda shit & ring the cops on them for engaging in illegal prostitution. | |
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| Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?
Posted: 11/28/2007 1:42:52 AM | I was an irregular route OTR driver for three years, I was constantly on the road and there are only four states I didn't get to become very familiar with during that time. The stereotypes you hear about hold very little credibility and the people who spread that kind of garbage only look very ignorant to those of us who know what it's really like out there.
For one thing, hookers or lot lizzards as they're called, are actually pretty few and far between out there so don't believe the hype that there's one at every truckstop willing to blow anyone for five bucks. The lifestyle of truckers, and the majority of truckers themselves are anything but what they're portrayed to be. There are bad apples in every field, but the majority are respectable everyday people.
There will always be some know-it-all who wants to act like an authority on the subject but believe me, the stereotypes are bogus crap and very little more than that. | |
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| Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?
Posted: 11/28/2007 1:51:50 AM | ^^^Lets stick you in the 10% shall we if that makes you feel good about it.
Cos we sure as hell arent gonna get a load of truckers in this thread telling women wat the deal is.
Its astounding what men (in this particular case according to the OP) will show you when they consider u a mate and dont think there's a judgement or consequences to what they do. | |
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| Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?
Posted: 11/28/2007 1:54:39 AM | | Kynnie, 99% of truckers would laugh at you and call you a fool for thinking you have a clue what you're talking about. And I'll be laughing right along with them... You're spreading that crap despite the fact several of your family members have been in the industry? That only makes me question what type of trash is in your family if these are the types of things they have told you. It isn't like you think it is, period. | |
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| Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?
Posted: 11/28/2007 2:00:54 AM |
You're spreading that crap despite the fact several of your family members have been in the industry? That only makes me question what type of trash is in your family if these are the types of things they have told you. It isn't like you think it is, period.
It IS....PERIOD. And 99% of truckers can kiss my ass if they wanna argue that its not.
Stay in ur 10%, dont argue...cos it IS.
You're like the little woman who sits at home waiting at the window living in denial that this kinda shit goes on. | |
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| Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?
Posted: 11/28/2007 2:03:15 AM |
It IS....PERIOD. And 99% of truckers can kiss my ass if they wanna argue that its not.
I think it would take several extremely strong men to get me to go anywhere near your face, much less your ass. Think whatever you like...
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| Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?
Posted: 11/28/2007 12:26:16 PM |
Oh yawn...good comeback. *buffs nails*
I'm with Kynnie. I met a trucker in a chatroom a few years ago and knowing what the rumors were, I made sure to keep it at a friendship only level. Thank God I did because the more I talked to him and got to know him the more honest he was about his real lifestyle. He was very frank about how he, and most of the other truckers he knew, were complete whores and got away with it because all of the women they were playing lived in different states. And to top it all off, three of his friends were married and STILL did this. There's no way any of these women would find out about each other, so it was made it easier to fool them. So me, I'd never date a trucker. And for the record, I stopped talking to the guy because I don't want friends who treat women like that. | |
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| Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?
Posted: 11/28/2007 6:02:03 PM |
My dad was a truckie & 2 of my uncles are truckies. Hate to say it but...most (Im talking an absolute easy 90%) of truckies are sluts & frequent the five dollar blow job underage or mother/daughter hookers at the local truckstop.
Sorry to hear about your upstanding family members...
Guess they don't make the 10%... | |
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Posted: 11/28/2007 7:20:30 PM | Kynnie
What hellholes did you frequent on the road? The truckstop hooker is practically non existent, and where they do ply their trade, it's obvious that only a small percentage of drivers use their services.
I drive 13000-14000 miles a month. My paystubs with trip descriptions, the where's and when's of where I've been are thoroughly documented. If I had a wife or a girlfriend, she could look at that and know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I'm out here working 70+ hours a week. I don't have time to meet anyone on the road..I have a celphone here, and a laptop. If i had a girl we'd be talking whenever she wanted to call and say "Hi". I don't see how drivers can manage to have more than 1 girlfriend, unless they're with a 2nd rate company that doesn't keep them rolling, and they're just lazy dirtbags that like staying broke so they can just sit around and tell trucker's stories. First, I'm not wired that way, 2nd, I'm too busy for that crap.
I'm glad I'm not in your family of truckers and have nothing in common with your genepool. | |
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| Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?
Posted: 11/28/2007 8:50:43 PM | | The fact is that you can have a cheating sh*thead not matter what his job is. It all falls to the man, whether he is good or not. I travel a lot but I never get involved with people during my travels because that's the kind of person I am. Meanwhile, there are men who live with their wives and children in the same house - who are doing the dirty with one or more women and no one knows. You can't be with someone all the time and monitor their whereabouts. Either they are trustworthy or they are not. People are going to do what they are going to do. | |
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| Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?
Posted: 11/28/2007 9:36:38 PM | | The only potential problem with dating a truck driver is that some of them are away from home often. Therefore he might not have a lot of free time to do things with me. A truck driver isn't any more or less likely to cheat on his wife than an man with another job whether he is a lawyer, doctor, businessman, plumber, construction worker etc. | |
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Posted: 11/28/2007 9:45:43 PM | im on the truckers side... we are mostly in america/canada, not in australia, honey. ive been to alot of truck stops around bc and alberta and very clean places, not what you suggest as slutty stops!? i know in calgary they hang around the places where drivers deliver or get their trucks fixed, but those girls are so UGLY and drugged, that the driver is real hungover, stupid, or real desperate to get what they offer and believe me they might get more than they paid for!!!!
my step father is a driver for a top company,as was my mother. they partnered for 8 years before her health stopped her. i got my license cause i wanted to go driving but i cant go long haul, and i know tons of city and long haulers due to my job as a receiver, and WOW, their great guys!!!!!
id date 1 just because they have something to talk about when they come home!, as well, the relationship can get better cause you dont see each other everyday, so its like your re kindling it everytime.. then when iys my time off, maybe i can go with him if the company allows it!
hats off to all truckers this xmas bringing you all your clothes,food,household products!!! | |
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| Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?
Posted: 11/29/2007 3:11:43 AM |
Kynnie
What hellholes did you frequent on the road? The truckstop hooker is practically non existent, and where they do ply their trade, it's obvious that only a small percentage of drivers use their services.
I drive 13000-14000 miles a month. My paystubs with trip descriptions, the where's and when's of where I've been are thoroughly documented. If I had a wife or a girlfriend, she could look at that and know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I'm out here working 70+ hours a week. I don't have time to meet anyone on the road..I have a celphone here, and a laptop. If i had a girl we'd be talking whenever she wanted to call and say "Hi". I don't see how drivers can manage to have more than 1 girlfriend, unless they're with a 2nd rate company that doesn't keep them rolling, and they're just lazy dirtbags that like staying broke so they can just sit around and tell trucker's stories. First, I'm not wired that way, 2nd, I'm too busy for that crap.
I'm glad I'm not in your family of truckers and have nothing in common with your genepool.
I just had to quote the whole thing, it was worth repeating. I lived the same lifestyle for three years so I know every word you've said is true. | |
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| Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?
Posted: 11/29/2007 10:32:20 AM | I am presently in a situation where I am considering this so this subject is perfect timing for me. Of course there are a lot more factors then just his career choice but assuming everything else is good to go then yes, I would date him. I would want to have other contact such as phone calls and email because otherwise I think you are opening up yourself to some pretty severe trust issues (and those work both ways). I would love more insight into this situation from someone who has actually done it, been through it or is going through it. So I certainly welcome emails from those who have some insight to give! I look forward to hearing from you...
I wish yous well in your search. | |
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| Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?
Posted: 11/29/2007 6:09:23 PM | So Kynnie, while you were out on your "many road trips" with your family members, I trust you took the time to poll every single truckie in Australia, and whilst doing so, got all of them to sign sworn affidavits attesting that they were in one of the two groups you mentioned, right?
Because otherwise, if you didn't, you should just shut your piehole, and stop slagging the very industry that's responsible for almost 100% of the food you stuff down that hole to the seventh level of hell that you call a mouth. | |
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Posted: 11/29/2007 6:41:17 PM | There are bad apples in every field, but the majority are respectable everyday people.
WE DONT HAVE HOOKERS IN THE
REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY....OR THE HOSPITAL INDUSTRY...OR THE TELCOM
INDUSTRY .... OR MOST AMERICAN WORK INDUSTRYS.....I THINK YOUR PERSPECTIVE IS SOMEWHAT...SKEWED ON THE REST OF US AND WHAT OUR LIVES AND JOBS ENCOMPASS .... IM SURE THAT TRUCKERS ARE
GOOD AMERICANS , PATRIOTIC AND HARD WORKING PEOPLE.... ITS THE FRINGE
BENIFITS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATED WITH THAT CAREER FIELD THAT GIVES IT
A BAD NAME... ...AND IF THE TRUCKERS WANTED A BETTER PUBLIC IMAGE..THEY WOULD CLEAN UP THEIR ACT.... TRUTH IS..DONT SEE THEM DOING THAT....DO YOU ? THAT SAYS SOMETHING GUY..... | |
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| Could you be in a relationship with a long haul truck driver?
Posted: 11/29/2007 7:42:51 PM | I am on the fence on this one.
I am a trucker, 3000+miles a week, every state in the union plus canada, and I was driving for almost 6 months before I saw my first lot lizard.
Now thats not saying they aren't there. I've heard some stories that would set your hair on fire. My trainer though was an (almost fanatical) Christian, everytime he saw his wife they would kiss for like ten minutes and be so in love you would be disgusted!! And he never did ANYthing even remotely immoral.
But the guy that taught me how to drive once kicked me out of our hotel and I had to sleep in the truck because he picked some broad up. He also talked about a brothel in Nevada that would write you a receipt that claimed truck repairs so you could write it off on your taxes!!
I for one don't even have time for one GF much less many. I NEVER have time to meet girls when i'm on the road. Now i have met a ton of people in the town where my company's headquarters is but i have never met one single girl on the road. I'm there so much I'm getting ready to move from North Carolina to that town just so i can come home more! | |
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