What do you do on your 34 reset?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ipogsd, Jun 24, 2012.

  1. Autocar

    Autocar Road Train Member

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    Young drivers look for a place to party, old drivers look for a place to catch up on their sleep.
     
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  3. Gizmo_Man

    Gizmo_Man Road Train Member

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    you know..??

    i was actually going to say that i was glad to hear that he washes his pete. but then i thought, nah, someone else will...!!..lol...:yes2557:

    well, "this old driver" looks forward to sleep and napping, and dozing off in the recliner. then maybe some sleep..!!!:biggrin_25522:
     
  4. ipogsd

    ipogsd Heavy Load Member

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    I hear ya, I guess, and this is the first time I admitted to it, I fall in the latter!

    But 34 is still a few to many hours, I know you try to avoid it with proper planning, but from what I read sometimes you can avoid it.

    For instance, could you drop your trailer at a TS, and drive 20 miles to a lake and spend a day their?
     
  5. cpape

    cpape Desk Jockey

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    I would suggest some exercise. Even a brisk walk would do the body good. Far too many truckers fall into the morbidly obese category. A little exercise and a little moderation & nutrition go a long way.
     
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  6. Treefork

    Treefork Road Train Member

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    I like to get out ten 3/8 chains and drape them over my shoulders and do laps around the lot.
     
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  7. FatDaddy

    FatDaddy Road Train Member

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    As a company driver...99% chance no...you will have to rent a vehicle, take a cab, basicaly find your own way around. You are free to do what you want just not with their truck.
     
  8. cpape

    cpape Desk Jockey

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    Very funny...I would assume most of your restarts are spent at home.
     
  9. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    Well, you can either run 8.5-8.75 hours per day and run continuously every day

    Or you can burn out your 70 hour clock 7 days.

    I like running regional and shutting down at the house for two days.
     
  10. Treefork

    Treefork Road Train Member

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    Yeah they are. :) if I put ten 3/8 chains on my shoulders I'd probably be pinned to the ground.
     
  11. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    wimp...........
     
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