Hey guys! My name is Shelby, and I am the founder of Happiness By The Mile. Some of you may not know, but my German Shepherd Dakota and I have been truckin’ for 7 years now. We have been through so much, and oh, have we learned!

 

Funny enough, we did not fall into trucking like some of the more common stories you may hear in our industry. It all began with the creation of a bucket list. I know, not super cool, but hang on, let me get to the good part. While in college pursuing what I thought would be a career in Pediatric Neurology, I felt drained and, for lack of a better word, burnt out. With a little convincing from a friend and the newfound need for a “bucket list”, this trucking dream was born! I packed everything I owned into a small storage unit and proceeded to run off to trucking school with the full intention of only taking a gap year from school. I now know that this was one of the best decisions of my life! From there, I jumped into trucking, knowing little more about a semi-truck than what I could gather from the rigs passing on the interstate. They looked so cool!

 

I found through this journey that trucking is a lifestyle and a far deeper rabbit hole than I could have ever imagined. I started Happiness By The Mile to share my experiences learning how to handle challenges we experience daily on the road as truck drivers. I hope through witnessing my struggles over the road, you will find what you need to help you get a handle on the truckin’ life. So, if you are looking for a little inspiration, support, or some tips and tricks to keep you ready for the next haul, check out Happiness by the Mile YouTube channel and blog!