Dag'gum Truckers!

While lounging at the beach, on a couple hammocks, in El Salvador last summer an idea was born. "Let's be truck drivers!" This idea was sparked when we realized that we would eventually need to get to work soon, as our accounts, after more than a year of traveling, were now starting to get low. We knew that after going feral for so long, i.e. spending more time without shoes on than with, we would not be able to settle back into a typical job stateside. Although, the thought of A/C at that time was quite enticing.

What appealed to us most about becoming truck drivers was that we would be able to work together, which we really enjoy doing, we would not have to be inside an office, and ultimately, we could make good money while having the freedom to take off and travel when we want.

We could also confidently answer the most trying question all team truckers have to face, which is, can you handle living together in such a small space. We always get a kick out of this one, mainly because we've spent close to 100% of the last year either living in our 27' Catalina sailboat or our 1986 Ford F350 pickup, both of which have substantially less living space than a semi-truck. Basically, the semi-truck is like a two story condo for us.

Fast forward a few months, and after a bit of research we decided to start with a company called FFE, based out of Dallas, Texas. They offered us free CDL (commercial driver license) Training, and the shortest OTR (over the road) training period we found in the industry. All they ask in return is that you drive for them for one year, which sounded like a pretty good deal to us!

After excelling through the two-weeks at their Driver Training Academy, and passing our DOT CDL Class A driver exam, we both parted ways for the first time in over a year for our 6 weeks of paid OTR training. Once done with the OTR training, and successfully passing our upgrade exams, FFE assigned us a 2012 International Prostar. We have been rolling all over the country since and are enjoying the heck out of it!!!