RIDE ALONG Possible?

Sleep on your back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

There was a driver that struck and KILLED his driving partner while they were running across the New York Thru-Way last winter. I am guessing they did not get along.

I don't know how team drivers do it....Christ, I don't like myself somedays let alone have to like and put up with someone else in the truck with me full time.

 

I tried team driving, and I swear I will clean toilets barehanded before I ever do it again.

 

I can't imagine sharing this space with someone...I get on my own nerves!

 

It can be more challenging than the work itself. I will try to give some examples of some things you may have to put up with.
You could be a team driver if you don't mind putting up with odors other than your own. Sometimes very strong odors at that.
You could be a team driver if other peoples opinions don't offend you easily.
You could be a team driver if you are able to block out the stereo/CB while you are sleeping.
You may also have to be able to block out the sound of rumble strips, that can be a real challenge.
You could be a team driver if you don't mind having your driving critiqued on a regular basis.
You may end up with a very talkative partner, so be prepared to be a good listener. I just went on a trip with a guy that didn't stop talking for three days, it was like he was competing for the Guinness Book of World records in the most oral gibberish category.
I also drove with a guy that slurped solid foods. ( I didn't know this was possible until I witnessed it.) How do you slurp Steak ??
There are many more things that come into play, these are but a few.

 

I team drove for 6 months. I decided then and there that it would be highly doubtful that I would ever do it again. Even for a husband and wife team that is an awfully small space to live in. I don't mind short trips or ride alongs. Heck, sometimes I cannot stand to be in the truck with myself. That is usually after having to secure a load in the South and fully tarp it in the Summer. I then make a bee line for a TS to refuel and shower. Then I can stand myself again.

I have no idea how mentors do it, over and over again. Even those folks that team drive and have for years. I think I would end up bludgeoning my co-driver before a year was up. I guess too many bad experiences have soured my taste for team driving.

 

Offer me 500.oo cash for the week and i would consider it.