Trucker Etiquette | The Unspoken Trucker Code - 8/24/2020

I had to stop when she suggested nose in parking just because you have a reefer.

 

I agree. That's a thing us length challenged tankers do because we can to get away from the Super trucker high idlers and those dang hippies with the Reefer

 

I drive a reefer. I try to find parking away from other trucks, even if it is farther away. That way, when someone parks beside me, they know, or should know, right upfront that they are next to a reefer.

 

Yep that’s what I do as well whenever possible.

 

I do the same thing or park next to another reefer.

 

Yep, I do that too!!!!
I've heard stories of disgruntled drivers turning off someone else's reefer in the middle of the night. Haven't had it happen to me. But, wish there was a way where a driver could lock out a reefer unit somehow so this couldn't happen.

 

I would never touch another truck unless it was to save the life of the driver.

 

Recently, at the Petro in Lebec Ca I pulled in after an extra long day. I had a questionable meal from the best source available since the diner is closed. I was in my truck about to climb into the sleeper when a driver pulled right next to me with an old fashioned reefer as loud as a chainsaw. I was on the far edge of a huge lot on a night that rarely has a big crowd. I chose the spot for quiet and this moron just had to move next door. I fired up my truck, rolled down my window and roared at him "Thanks alot!!!" I moved to another secluded spot. I didn't care that my elog went back to driving. I just reset it and went to bed.