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Driving Fast For Sleep ?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by FEELTHEWHEEL, Dec 10, 2012.

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  1. Dec 10, 2012 #1
    FEELTHEWHEEL

    FEELTHEWHEEL Medium Load Member

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    Not to many times that I have had a real fast truck, but do know a few drivers that would hammer down just to get some extra sleep on the other end of the run. Nothing to do with being on time, just getting extra sleep buy cutting back an hour or two buy hauling a?? on long runs. Have some of you done this, and do you think it was worth it at the time. Could some drivers still be doing this with all the new laws. IL hang back and see what some of you have to say. Thanks ! :biggrin_25518:
     
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  3. Dec 10, 2012 #2
    joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Fast for sleep?? We've got 10 hours breaks.... How long does one sleep?
     
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  4. Dec 10, 2012 #3
    Chinatown

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    I usually take power naps while I'm driving; that way I don't need a full 10 hours off at the other end.
     
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  5. Dec 10, 2012 #4
    Snowshoes

    Snowshoes Heavy Load Member

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    LMAO!
    That's funny right there, I don't care who ya are

     
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  7. Dec 10, 2012 #5
    Janichol

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    I'd be curious to see how your log that.......... lol
     
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  8. Dec 10, 2012 #6
    Snowshoes

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    Driving not on duty?

     
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  9. Dec 10, 2012 #7
    jake.dontbrake

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    Can't do it with the computer.. I doubt many take this approach, they are hauling ### so they can deliver their ### and haul more!
     
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  10. Dec 10, 2012 #8
    timd1978

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  11. Dec 10, 2012 #9
    Snowshoes

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    Tim, That was too funny, thanks for the laugh, I really needed it today
     
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  12. Dec 10, 2012 #10
    jbourque

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    if you hauled swinging meat to the west coast and produce back, you usually had other things on your mind. if you really wanted to get some sleep i would buy a V8 cat, or a cummins kta jon b careful out there
     
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