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How do you guys stay awake?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by trucker41459, Nov 22, 2021.

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  1. Nov 22, 2021 #31
    mustang190

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    Chew on a special toothpick. :)
     
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  3. Nov 22, 2021 #32
    mustang190

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    We chicken haulers had those Georgia to California toothpicks. One half got you all the way to Barstow!!
     
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  4. Nov 22, 2021 #33
    Harry Flashman

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    Could be that some people are not suited to OTR because they just naturally fall asleep during long drives.

    For me it’s nearly impossible to fall asleep while sitting, although I have gotten to the point were I was hallucinating while driving.

    Have had to resort to punching myself in the face a few times.
     
    Harry Flashman, Nov 22, 2021
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  6. Nov 22, 2021 #35
    Final Drive

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    When I'm driving and my body is feeling sleepy I take a power nap....
    And I'm gonna be good to go afterwards...
     
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  8. Nov 22, 2021 #35
    Final Drive

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    Glad you figured it out..
     
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  9. Nov 22, 2021 #36
    BennysPennys

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    Booger Sugar off the ### of a Russian Hooker keeps ya going for days. But sadly the crazy days of the mid 90s has passed into history.
     
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  10. Nov 23, 2021 #37
    Last Call

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    The 1000 yard stare....:biggrin_2554:......lol
     
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  11. Nov 23, 2021 #38
    trucker41459

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    Thank you all for your response. What is the myth of toothpicks? I tried, not working for me. So far, I did try power nap and it did work though.
     
    trucker41459, Nov 23, 2021
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  12. Nov 23, 2021 #39
    REO6205

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    What makes you call it a "myth"? Are you really unsure about the veracity and just used a poor choice of words to describe your confusion?
     
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  13. Nov 23, 2021 #40
    trucker41459

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    Sorry if it is a confusing or poor word chosen here.
     
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