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That's a good question, right?

Many drivers say that they got into trucking so they can have a job where their boss isn't hovering over their shoulder. They say that truck driving jobs will give them the freedom they want.

Is this a reality? Can trucking driving jobs provide freedom from the hassles of working in an office.

The short answer - YES>

But, that doesn't mean that you won't be managed closely. Trucking companies have a lot invested in their business, and because of how much money it costs them the run their business, it doesn't take too many mistakes to lose money on any given load. So, the driver managers and fleet managers do their best move the freight in a productive way.

While you are on the road, you won't have a boss looking over your shoulder. But, you will have a manager making sure you are going to be ontime while still being safe. At times, this may rub you the wrong way - and truth be told, some of the driver managers aren't the best.

So, while truck driving jobs offer a nice level of freedom from the mundane office life, you can expect that you will experience a certain level of management to ensure that the company is profitable.

So, make the best of it. Keep a solid attitude and do your best to learn the entire business of trucking.