So, I'm actually in between the 1st and 2nd day of my new trucking career. I wanted to start this journey at the very beginning but I got behind on things I needed to do and ran out of time. But, we're here now and better late than never.

I will back track just a little to let you know that I was extremely nervous to get things going. I know with 100% certainty that I made the right decision and I'm in the right place but there's always this fear that I could mess this up - and that would be devestating for me and my family.

One thing I am not, however, is a quitter. I refuse to let my fears control me. I use them to motivate me instead. Yes, I was nervous about getting started but I knew there was nothing that would keep me from at least trying.

And I'm so glad I did.

For those who don't know, my 1st actual trucking job was with a company called Werner. I have nothing bad to say about them at all but I never saw them as a career. They were a stepping stone - a way to get the experience I needed to move on to bigger and better things.

The company I'm with now, however, is that bigger and better thing. They were the ultimate opportunity and I have been completely blessed. 

The culture here is strong. I spent my entire first day learning about the company, their expectations of me and what I should expect from them in return. They made me feel welcome, like family, from the moment I stepped through their doors and by the time the day was over, my fears were replaced with joy and satisfaction.

They paid for my lunch - steak, broccoli and a mashed potatoe side that taste more like it was baked with all the toppings. They assigned me to a truck so that I can stay here in town while I trained. I have to say, I really thought it would take longer to find the perfect fit in my trucking career but I was wrong.

The perfect fit is already here.

I could go on and on about how excited I am to be here but the most important thing I need to share right now is a message for whoever is listening (that means you).

Don't let anyone stand in your way of greatness. If you want something bad enough, go after it. Make all the mistakes you need to get stronger and be successful. Don't worry about who's in your corner. You're not doing it for them. Right now, you're doing this for you.

I've spent my entire life second guessing who I am and what I need to do and all because I listened to the wrong people. I let them convince me that I wasn't good enough or didn't have what it took to succeed.

You don't have to worry about that here. 

If no one else is there to support you, please know that I am here. I will pray for you just like I hope you will pray for me too.

With that said, I will continue to update you guys on what's going on in my trucking career moving forward. And, if you ever feel like you might be interested in becoming a truck driver, please don't hestitate to send me a message, ask questions or simply reply in the comment section.

We have to pay it forward - that's how we bring people together!