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  • The first time I got in the truck was over 15 years ago. It is very scary at first, but after riding along a few times you get used to the height. The car seems little when you get back into it. Driving is not much worse than driving a car, you just have a different vantage point. Backing is a learned skill that takes time…
    in any other truck driver wives looking for support Comment by semiorganized June 2013
  • You can also do squats. I do them sometimes, facing front while holding onto the bunk behind me. I do crunches on the bunk modified push ups with my feet by the shifter & my hands on the bunk. I use the step to do stretches. When climbing in or out, put your toes on the edge of the step and let your weight rest on them,…
    in Truck Driver lack of opportunity to work out Comment by semiorganized June 2013
  • My husband & I team drive. We have a freezer that is made for trucks in the truck on the top bunk. We also have a mini fridge & a microwave. We keep bottled water in the truck at all times. We use the Adkins shakes for part of our meals. Walmart has milks that don't need refrigerated on the drink aisle. I recommend almond…
    in Recipe/grocery list for over the road truck driver Comment by semiorganized June 2013
  • I am a trucker's wife. I now team drive with my husband. I was a SAHM for years. Our daughter is grown now. I looked through all of the groups and there are no groups for truckers or truckers wives. I may make one at some point, but need to get the hang of things first. Feel free to add me or whatever. I'm new to MFP. I…
    in any other truck driver wives looking for support Comment by semiorganized June 2013
  • I'm the other half of MandMAbraham. I was a SAHM (Stay At Home Mom) for many years. Our daughter is grown now and I am on the road with my Hubby. We mostly use the smart phone app, but get on here occasionally.
    in Looking for OTR Semi Truck Drivers Comment by semiorganized June 2013
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