How to stand out from the crowd as a driver

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by tinytim, Apr 22, 2018.

  1. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    Looking professional goes a long, long way as well. I passed on the company uniform and instead decided to buy a couple of company branded, collared polo shirts. I'll wear khaki pants to highlight the ensemble. Hopefully, I'll be offered a role in the next big screen truckin' movie.

    Today, I pre-tripped the tank I'm hauling tomorrow and noticed the bracket for the landing gear arm was missing. Knowing that the shop is all jacked up, I asked the service manager for the bracket and a few nuts and bolts. It'll take me five minutes to install.

    It's always a bunch of little things over time that makes you stand out, IMHO.
     
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  3. BlackThought

    BlackThought Medium Load Member

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    Can confirm...people notice. It's unnerving to realize how many people eyeball you as you get out. Enough to notice you have 60 lbs of muscle waiting in driver seat.
     
  4. Zeviander

    Zeviander Road Train Member

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    Volvo with mis-matched fairing/fender colours, sweat pants, flip flops, chain wallet, Flying J-brand cowboy hat, open (and dumped) chip bag and 100+ pieces of paper strewn across the dash and 4-5 different electronic devices suction-cupped to the windshield.
     
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  5. BlackThought

    BlackThought Medium Load Member

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    Flip flops are great to drive in. My boots are only comfortable when walking
     
  6. IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    Try driving with feet up on dash while wearing “work boots” no way. When I work, I work in comfort. Everyone who sees me on the road is jealous. Flip flops and pajamas.
     
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  7. REO6205

    REO6205 Road Train Member

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    Don't break your arm patting yourself on the back, kid.
     
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  8. IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    Uh huh. we aren’t talking about video games.
     
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  9. TankerYankr

    TankerYankr Medium Load Member

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    A superior driver uses his/hers superior judgement ,to stay out situations that require their superior skills.
     
  10. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Keeping up with the latest fashion trends also helps keep a professional female driver ahead of the pack

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  11. Poonok

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    I hear going to Swift makes everyone notice you. They even give you extra room to back in!
     
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