Some people like driving. Find a way to have good food, some books on tape and it could be a good gig for a young man. Get paid to give yourself an amazing education. You could read more than a book a day during this time of your life by listening. There are rental clubs and you'd be amazed at what you can find at the library.

I enjoy driving. But then being a nomad is pretty normal to me. I was born one, and have never had a chance to settle. I plan to in the future though, when I can set everything up right.

My money isn't for giving myself an education. Been there, done that. That path is useless, though few admit it after working so hard for it.

Can't get anywhere near libraries, and you have to have a physical address for those. I mostly research online and download ebooks, audio, and video. It would be nice to hold a book in my hands for a change, but I'm content with what I have.

I admire you for helping your Mom. Have you been able to help her with what you have learned?

I've been able to help her somewhat, but no where near as much as she needs. Doctors have certainly been of no help, nor have naturalist protocols. Recently, I've developed a protocol which should restore her to a stabilized like-normal state, but I have yet to implement it. I need a stable, permanent home environment and a few new skills before I can. That takes resources I don't have yet.

You've gotten some good ideas. Some better than others of course. Dry ice is a really good one imho. That's what my delivered meat arrives in and if you can find places that sell it along your route that might be all you need - especially in the winter as it won't run out so fast. I have no idea how much it costs though. I don't know how expensive ice is but isn't there ice at every truck stop? All you would need is a really good insulated chest and lots of changes of ice. They do make these nifty refrigerators for truck drivers. I also don't know how much they cost though either. Dehydrating I think is a great idea if that texture and flavor appeal to you. High meat is also an option if you like it (or can deal with it). Eggs really could be a staple if you find a good source - but you seem to be having hankering for meat. Eve's idea could be ideal if you can get and afford a fridge for your truck. Pemmican isn't all raw but from what I read here it was used in a way that you are describing - for long trips out hunting for what you need to survive away from home. Maybe not ideal every meal or long-term, but it could get you through the tough roads where there isn't much to be found to eat.

I already have a small fridge. Dehydration might be an option in the future. Some room for it will need to be made first though. Getting the meat, however, has proven to be the difficult part.

I'm currently just west of Chicago, driving to Salt Lake City.

Thanks Tyler. My company isn't that bad. Some trips have little time to spare. Some have a lot. My current load is very tight. Regardless, driving out of route costs fuel, and for moving a heavy truck that's not cheap. My co-driver owns the truck. I don't like costing him money.

Farms might be possible, but I wouldn't drive on random unpaved ground with no way to see if I can turn the truck around once I get in there. If I'm not 100% positive I can safely, and in a timely manner, get out of a place, I don't go in. It's just too risky.

I figured that about Walmart meat. That's why I haven't tried it yet. I don't think exposing my body to new toxins  is a good idea while I'm trying to fix myself. Maybe now and then (if I need to) after my system is all worked out. I'll keep avoiding for now.

eatwild.com (jessica's suggestion) has mapping files I can use with my current mapping system, so I think I might be able to get started. Hopefully I won't have to resort to stockpiling jerky.

Thanks  for the link to eatwild.com. I'd already looked into local harvest for a while. I'm hoping they'll give me a mapping file so I can actually cross-reference with my routes.

I usually run interstates. Sometimes US routes. Doing online searches has so far not found me anywhere I can actually get to. Either driving there is over a mile out of route, or there's no way to park a truck.

Trust me, if I didn't have to be a truck driver, I wouldn't be. My profession is actually in computers. I do what I do because I was sent to do it. I'll be in this field for a little while. Don't know when I'll be released from it. Probably in a year or so.

Frozen won't work, as that takes a lot of constant power. Cool would, at least before summer.

Not much stocking can be done. 3 to 7 days worth probably. I usually stop by walmart once or twice a week. Plus do most of my eating in restaurants. Not a lot of room in a truck.