How do OTR drivers do it? Sitting for so long with no breaks?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ad356, Apr 17, 2021.
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Drivers should stop every 2 to 3 hours and walk around some. Long term sitting can cause blood clots in the legs. Every airline I flew a long distance trip would always tell the passengers to get up and walk around every couple hours for this reason. Interesting that most trucking companies don't suggest this to their drivers. Or maybe they just don't care about their drivers health.
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I have no problem running miles and/or getting my loads delivered on time. I try to stop every few hours for just that 15 minutes. It stretches the legs, and lets you check over your truck. You've got 14 working hours and 11 driving hours. A required 30 min break. You have enough time to stop and stretch. If you don't, as already mentioned. You risk blood clots and bladder/kidney issues. I try to be up and running by 0600 every day. That means even with taking time to stop I am parking my truck for the night while there is still plenty of parking, too.
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Personally, I just don’t see the need to drive 10.9 hours then rest 10 then drive 10.9 hours rinse repeat around the clock... while my days do fluctuate a bit depending on the requirements of the freight, I have no problem stopping a few times during the day... it’s good for the body and helps keep my clocks somewhat regular.bzinger, slow.rider, alds and 1 other person Thank this. -
And 7hrs is amateur.lester Thanks this. -
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But a long haul wheel base is usually much longer and also gives a better ride than some of the local trucks I see that have a shorter wheelbase than a VW bugMidWest_MacDaddy and Linte_Loco Thank this. -
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Some of your problem is that you have done it enough times that you have made a habit of it. I know that just the act of parking here at my home I have the urge that I must pee. I also know that it is a fake to me as it may only be a few drops. Yet habits are hard to break.
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