Do you get Nickel and Dimed?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Glimmer, Apr 15, 2012.

  1. Glimmer

    Glimmer Light Load Member

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    I agree, the "I ran out of gas" is the most popular one Ive heard.
    Ive never had anyone come up to me at a regular gas station when I was in my car, just the truck stops.
     
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  3. xFreeWord420x

    xFreeWord420x Light Load Member

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    I keep a stack of McDonalds applications in my truck.. you can figure out the rest.
     
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  4. sidepocket

    sidepocket Light Load Member

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    I normally offer five for then to do my windows but I've only ever had a couple do it.
    If I know I have a couple extra shower credits I will offer that as well.
    But I never just give away cash.
     
  5. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Dam bums,it's like get a job.True,you never see them bugging the four wheelers just the trk drivers because like everyone else they see us as stupid low life saps that'll believe anything.Why do u think we're lied to so much.
     
  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Next time i'm going to ask one of these moochers if they ever ask the cars for money.
     
  7. allniter

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  8. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    I was at the TA in Florida on i75, exit 329 one night and a guy walked up to me. Told me his whole life story, rambled on and on for about 15 minutes. It was entertainment so i didn't mind.

    After all that he asked me for $5 so he could go get some beer. So i helped the guy out.

    Ethan
     
  9. xFreeWord420x

    xFreeWord420x Light Load Member

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    lol.. We went to a concert @ the House of Blues in Cleveland one time, and if you have ever been, you know when there is a concert or event in Cleveland, the homeless are everywhere.. Well, one of them came up to me and said, "What would you do for a homeless alchoholic?"..

    I just laughed and said, "Not a #### thing"..
     
  10. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    have to give him credit for lieing.He needed the money for beer,lol
     
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  11. VisionLogistics

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    I locate the truckstop manager, point out the individual, and explain that I won't be spending $750 for fuel, or anything else there ever again should the panhandler try to get money from me the next time I stop. I run dedicated and see the same panhandlers at the same TS's a lot. (Well, used to).
     
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