On The Road Again

Just a little background info to start with. Ron and I were married on June 12, 2010 after being single a combined total of 31 years. Since school was out and I didn't drive summer school I was able to ride with him in his semi from the first day after the honeymoon. I loved it! We stayed mainly in the midwest and were home on weekends. LIfe definitely is different from an 18-wheeler view. It wasn't too bad--an electric cooler, electronic logbooks, satellite radio, twin bunks (but we never used the upper one). I took along books, electronic games, crocheting & knitting and learned that I could get used to this. As the summer wore down I realized that I had to go back to driving the school bus soon and Ron would have to go out on his own with the company informing him that he wouldn't get home for a few weeks at a time. Definitely NOT the lifestyle for newlyweds.
A week before school started we were offered the chance to drive a straight truck for FedEx Custom Critical and be on the road together. After much soul searching and prayer we took the job. Changing jobs was no easy thing. We both needed new DOT physicals, I had to get my haz-mat endorsement on my driver's license, drug tests, background checks, the works. Our first day was September 1, 2010 with 3 days of training in Ohio and then straight out on our first load. And that is the start of an adventure of a lifetime!
Now we are on the road for weeks (sometimes months) at a time and home is in a sleeper berth. It's not bad really. We have a refrigerator, microwave with a griller, table and benches, full size bed, 2 closets, a sink with running water, lots of cabinet space and directv in motion so I can watch tv while he drives! I have also brought a small crock pot, toaster, and a small George Foreman grill. All the creature comforts except a bathroom. Not to worry! I have a built-in travel agent that always manages to find a parking place at most rest areas and truck stops. In these first few months we have been in 45 of the continental 48 states. More on that next time. Thanks for letting me share with you.