question never been this tired

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Bob The Dinosaur, Mar 9, 2012.

  1. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I sleep real good when im on the road.Alot better then I do home.But staying in your trk for months is not good.If it were companies would'nt have this thing they call hometime.Companies don't pay enough to constantly run for them,get up early ect.
     
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  3. Bob The Dinosaur

    Bob The Dinosaur Light Load Member

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    Well my last two trucks were junk literally always overheating now i got one that can run reliably motown heres a translation two bits is a quarter. Finally got to the shipper yes i do snore like a drunken sailor after night out on the town, it usually takes me an hour to fall asleep .....

    My metabo lism can kill me if i dont eat can drop 35 pounds in a week if i am not careful on wear size 28 britches thats the sad thing about it. My healthy weight is around 170&180 current weight 155.....
     
  4. Sly Fox

    Sly Fox Road Train Member

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    When I was leased to a company, I drove for about 4-8 weeks at a time through spring/summer and then took a lot of time off in the fall (huge football fan). Would take 3 two-week vacations in the fall. It was what I worked all year for. That fun time off.

    But, I still took a day or two off here or there.
     
  5. Bob The Dinosaur

    Bob The Dinosaur Light Load Member

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    About that seeing things that arean't the i have started seeing a tractor with a chain pulling me into truckstop i pull over at that point no matter the circumstances and sle:biggrin_2556:ep.....
     
  6. richter111

    richter111 Bobtail Member

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    Take some time off and rest your body. A good truck is important, but if you are out because you have exhausted your body, then it wont matter. And the three day thing does not always happen, have a talk with your DM and see if it will be the case.
     
  7. Motownfire

    Motownfire Light Load Member

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    At "two bits" per mile it's time to find another job.
     
  8. ECU51

    ECU51 Heavy Load Member

    Have you ever been checked for TypeII Diabetes??
    Get a A1C test done,simple blood sample thats it

    Hope you get better!!
     
  9. Round2

    Round2 Light Load Member

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    The human body can do amazing things if it is healthy. When you are not giving it the excersize nutrition and rest however, it has a way to shut down to get your attention. Beware if you ignore your body it is more dangerous than ignoring your wife! You may not live to see another day.
     
  10. lonewolf4ad

    lonewolf4ad Road Train Member

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    Can also be "Cabin Fever" even though we have alot more going on we're still somewhat "caged". decrease in cognitive skills, irritability, forgetfullness, restlessness, extended sleeping, increased fatigue are all symptoms.
     
  11. Bob The Dinosaur

    Bob The Dinosaur Light Load Member

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    Eh doctor on tuesday swift said i canonly sign up once a year for insurence and yes found one right close to home at 30 cpm paying for doctor out of pocket still however.....
     
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