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Truck With No APU

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by farmerjohn64, Jun 21, 2020.

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  1. Jun 21, 2020 #11
    buddyd157

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    you need to get not only your rest, but your sleep.

    driving while sleepy, cuz you got a lousy sleep break, is not good for you.

    honestly, this anti-idling crap has the be thrown out the window with some of these companies.

    screw the fuel bonus, your safety and well being are far more important.
     
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  3. Jun 21, 2020 #12
    bryan21384

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    Just be comfortable man.....its too hot not to idle, that's all over the USA. It's been muggy, even in the north
     
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  4. Jun 21, 2020 #13
    farmerjohn64

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    Think I get the difference between quality and quantity when it comes to sleeping out here; always end up tired later if I wake up a time or two during the night
     
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  5. Jun 21, 2020 #14
    bad-luck

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    You can run all your gadgets, but the ac won't work unless you have the truck running. If you have a portable ac unit, it will kill the batteries unless you were to purchase a small generator. If you idle the truck your fuel bonus will go out the window, but you will have ac and be comfortable
     
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  7. Jun 21, 2020 #15
    farmerjohn64

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    Sounds like some intense chess commentary; yeah screw that fuel bonus, only way this guys gonna get a bead of sweat on his butt crack is he’s getting paid 5 more Benjamin’s a week
     
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  8. Jun 21, 2020 #16
    bad-luck

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    Don't blame you. I own my own equipment, I am not going to be too hot or too cold eityer
     
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  9. Jun 21, 2020 #17
    kemosabi49

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    Idle the truck as much as you need to to assure that you are getting proper rest. Period.
     
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  10. Jun 21, 2020 #18
    staceydude

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    Didnt you have a trainer or orientation that went over all that?
     
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  11. Jun 21, 2020 #19
    farmerjohn64

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    I’m still with my trainer; he basically said he doesn’t gaf either if there is a policy
     
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  12. Jun 21, 2020 #20
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Are you eating 2 to 3 cans of chili a day, straight from the can?
     
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