Managing Homesickness As a Commercial Truck Driver

Commercial trucking is a rewarding career that gives you a freer schedule and the ability to choose when and how long you want to work. While you can probably get yourself home on a pretty regular basis, there may be times when you have to stay on the road for longer than you wish.

If you end up missing your friends and family, this can impact your mental health, making it harder to perform your job well. Here are some helpful tips on how to keep yourself content and engaged with your loved ones back home.

Use Technology

The nice thing about smartphones is that they help us stay in touch with everyone, from our managers to our neighbors to our kids. Use technology to your advantage: create a group chat or text that you can update when you’ve gotten to a destination. Take photos to post on social media that your family can engage with. Do a video call each evening with your spouse or kids.

Talk to Coworkers

Your fellow truckers have probably experienced a lot of the same feelings you’re coping with, so why not talk to them about how you feel? You don’t have to get into heavy details, but just sharing how you miss people can help you feel better. They may even have tips or recommendations. And who knows, you may end up making some friends on the road!

Change Your Schedule

If your schedule is really what’s behind you being away from home too much, try to work with your fleet manager to take on shorter rides that keep you close to your city. It may simply be that more time at home is exactly what you need.

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