A suggestion (just a suggestion, mind you!) to wannabes from a wannabe.

THE ONLY PROBLEM i HAVE IS WHEN THE GUY IN FRONT OF ME DOSEN'T PULL UP FAR ENOUGH FOR ME TO ALSO FUEL MY REEFER, keep that in mind also

 

I don't think too many drivers would have a problem answering questions. Your best bet is to sit down in the restaurant and wait for the inevitable driver conversation to happen and then chime in yourself and ask some questions. Just don't bug em' too much if they look like they've had a bad day lol.

Be prepared for a lot of BS but you'll occasionally get some gems out of drivers out there. Most drivers are decent people and the majority are always willing to help and every driver I've ever met rarely has a problem with sharing their opinions lol.

 

Oh good Lord no don't bug them in the lounge! God forbid you interrupt Matlock or CSI lol.

 

I wish there were more old school drivers like you around as well. I wish there more old school people around period. People that were raised in a time where there was discipline, manners and concern for others.

 

The reason I say to go and sit in the restaurant is that most drivers get hassled by panhandlers and the like outside and it's really annoying and they might think that's why you're approaching them.

Just get some coffee and you can sit there all day practically if you like. Drivers sometimes get into some deep conversations as well as shootin' the #### when they sit down to eat and drink coffee.

Flying J food ain't too bad IMO if you get hungry. I recommend the flat iron steak, if they still have it, and their chicken wings are really good. Small, but good and they don't have that nasty, gooey thick skin like most places.

I stay away from the buffet as a rule but that's just me.

 

And if Law an Order is on, oh lord dont interrupt!