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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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  1. Apr 17, 2021 #1
    ad356

    ad356 Road Train Member

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    Now I deliver loads to Campbell ny on a regular basis. Its 1hr 20 minutes each way. I enjoy the ride no problem. I have noticed 1 thing, by the time I get there I've got to drain my bladder and my rear end is starting to get sore from sitting too long. I've got to get out and stretch. My driving abilities are decent but how do you guys go 5, 6 or more hours without getting out and stretching?
     
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  3. Apr 17, 2021 #2
    H3R3T1C

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    You cant make any money if you cant keep the wheels moving and the door closed, so the answer is we are paid to do it.

    Most new/er driver stop for every truck stop, rest stop and any other reason a truck can go but it wears off eventually you either make the money or do something else.

    Your company needs that truck to be moving also to make money, if you need help figuring it out they will help you also.
     
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  4. Apr 17, 2021 #3
    Chinatown

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    How can some drivers stand to be local drivers? To some of us, that's more stressful.
     
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  5. Apr 17, 2021 #4
    Arctic_fox

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    Its like any job. You get used to it, you learn to drink a lot less, your bladder gets bigger and you learn to get out and walk around any chance.you get.

    First 6 months is always rough as you get into a routine and learn how to handle stuff.
     
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  7. Apr 17, 2021 #5
    CargoWahgo

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    A big bottle of Sunny D.

    Put the tip in out the bottom of your shorts (if you are even wearing pants)

    Take it in with you to the receiver... put it up on the counter and go howdy ma'am do you have a bathroom I can use? While in a pose giving a cheeky smile leaning in.

    They usually smile and point over there. Then look at their friend smiling.

    Also our seats are probably more comfortable than yours. I got out a helluva alot more in an freightliner or international than I ever did while driving a kw.

    International seats in particular suck pecker. Even the wheel is hard. Ghetto trucks.
     
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  8. Apr 17, 2021 #6
    Brandt

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    Driving is the nice part of the job. Nothing better then going out west and no traffic and open roads. I enjoy driving thru Nebraska and wyoming or North Dakota and Montana.
     
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  9. Apr 17, 2021 #7
    Allow Me.

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    You need to stop every 4-5 hrs for a few min and do a walk around on your equipment and wee-wee/stretch etc. Yes, there are times you don't want to pull off into a rest area, park, walk inside, walk back to truck, get back on the highway etc because you just lost 15 min. Now if you can stop on the off ramp and grab the gator aid bottle, you just saved yourself 13 min ! And how can your butt be sore after 1 hr driving ?
     
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  10. Apr 17, 2021 #8
    SteveScott

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    When I'm home, I'm sitting in my recliner for hours reading TTR, and only get up to eat, and hit the bathroom. So why is that any different from my job?
     
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  11. Apr 17, 2021 #9
    Frank Speak

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    I always thought it was by Snortin' Whiskey and Drinking Cocaine...
     
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  12. Apr 17, 2021 #10
    homeskillet

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    How do OTR drivers do it?

    Well, not all of them are whiny Werner wash-outs.......
     
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