Why Do You Idle?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Working Class Patriot, Apr 24, 2010.

  1. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Must have been nice. The rig I had that was just getting started :yes2557:


    I would imagine that with the recent freight down turn folks with a set up like that severely limiting their freight choices were probably in a big hurt when freight volumes dropped.
    I wonder how many of those symbols of excess are still on the road? I'm sure its nice to be able to take all your goodies and the comforts of home with you on the road. But they are far from practical!!! or realistic.
     
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  3. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    But you can handle a line-up of lot lizards from the comfort of your couch, and not have to negotiate "terms" out the window or in the rain! Just like a real legitimate brothel!
     
  4. phroziac

    phroziac Road Train Member

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    99 out of 100 drivers do not ever GOAL. I watch people blindside into docks without GOAl all the time. No clue how they do it.
     
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  5. phroziac

    phroziac Road Train Member

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    hahahahahahaahaha.

    I'd atleast like to have a kenworth studio sleeper. not that big but since the bed converts to a couch, it gets big quick.
     
  6. Long Hood

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    If there's something close on the back side I'm Goal'n. Between the moto mirrors and side window in the bunk, I can follow the trailer visually pretty easy.
     
  7. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    My favorites are the spotters that can't spot....and they'll spot you right into dock hard.....
     
  8. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    Ok....My rig must be an idler's magnet....
    It's 60* outside......and this Freightshaker next to me is idling.....Just like diesel is free.....
     
  9. BIG RIGGER

    BIG RIGGER Road Train Member

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    60 is perfect sleeping temp.
     
  10. trucker lloyd

    trucker lloyd Light Load Member

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    ya i like it about 50* to,my sleeper has those big side vents and lets cool air in perfectly.i other trucks idleing and people being loud dosent bother me,but if im hot i cant sleep for crap.
     
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