Are female drivers safe at truck stops?

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  1. nextgentrucker

    nextgentrucker Road Train Member

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    5'10" is tall? Well, that's short for me lol.
     
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  3. tscottme

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    It's a comment on how short I am. I usually say "I'm normal size, not like those freaks of nature taller than Michael J Fox."
    Maybe not as many people remember Michael J Fox or how short he is. Who's a famous current short celebrity?
     
  4. nextgentrucker

    nextgentrucker Road Train Member

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    Kevin Hart? Lol, I don't really know a lot of celebrities like that.
     
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  5. TripleSix

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    For those of you who are interested in learning, research
    1. The 21ft rule. Law enforcement uses it, but it originally came from the military in Vietnam. Trained soldiers found out a person with a blade had an 80% success rate again the person armed with a gun.
    Get out of your truck and walk 7steps away. That’s roughly 21 ft.
    2. The Castle Doctrine. Your truck is covered. If the castle is breached, things are about to get lethal. Be lethal in turn. I have only seen this happen once in a truck stop, at the old SteelCity truck stop in GaryIN (now the Petro). Driver left a door unlocked. So basically, in a truck stop, you are relatively safe from castle breaching. Even in bad areas.
    3. Loitering. Favorite pastime of low level gangs. Look for it as soon as you hit the top of the exit ramp. Be extra cautious around the fuel island at night. Pay particular attention for cars around the fuel island. The loiterer on the bicycle…he’s the one on point for the gang. If he’s looking at you, guess what? This is where the eye contact part comes in.
    4. Doors. Before leaving the castle through the DOOR, check yourself and inventory. Fly is zipped, shoes tied,wallet keys, phone, gun. Through the door, scan the area. Remember the 21 ft rule. Is there any loitering between the castle and the truck stop? Through the truck stop DOOR. Scan the inside. Heavy security? Bad area. Security isn’t going to help you, they are there for the cashier. Cop in the front lot idling the car? No help. Stay alert. Is there anyone inside giving you a bad vibe? The accomplice is probably outside.
    5. Spidey Sense. If you make eye contact with someone and you get bad vibes, trust your senses 100% of the time.
    6. Predator Too. If you get a vibe from a predator, odds are he got one from you. The only way he’s going to try you is if he gets a 4:1 advantage. Unless he’s stupid. If you catch him trying to be stupid and you got the upper hand, don’t be nice. Either educate the fool or give him a whole new religion.
    7. The F word. The F word is what will land you in jail after you educated the predator.

    “The F word, Six?”

    Fight. Don’t say it. You felt your life in danger and you defended yourself. He didn’t bring a knife to a gunfight, he threatened you and you defended yourself. That’s my story and I am sticking to it.

    Luck in battle.
     
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    TripleSix God of Roads

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    Kevin Hart.
     
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  8. Gearjammin' Penguin

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    That's right, you don't. Pray you never personally experience why.
     
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  9. Mr Uturn

    Mr Uturn Light Load Member

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    If you ever had a problem with either T/A or Petro you mentioned.Then you were somewhere you should not of been. Doing something you shouldnt have been doing.
    Because that is thr only way and time anyone (male or female) honestly had a problem.
     
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