Knight drivers....What's your 20?

my DM told me to park there because it was a couple of miles from my pick up in the morning, but i dont know about the policy about that ill have to ask thanks for bringing that up never thought of that

 

I mentioned since I (and most drivers at the time of the initializing of the policy) thought that the policy of not parking in T/S's o/n, more so than rest areas, was unrealistic! I always tried to park when in unlit areas with my trailer butted next to another trailer, or backed up against a fence, wall, etc. where opening the doors to gain cargo access would be difficult. Also the reqmt for hardened-steel, large pad locks doesnt do much as I've seen many trailers with their soft hasps cut (many by customers to open doors when a driver leaves their padlock on after dropping off) . The thieves out there these days are pros, following trucks out of hi-value manufacturer pickups and then tailing them until they can find an opportunity to steal the cargo and/or trailer.... they also know that truckers cant legally carry guns, and are especially confident when looking at large co. rigs w/newbies most likely onboard who will follow the no-gun rules! I never carried a gun, but a couple of hammers and pepper/mace spray (which is not legal in Canada).

 

i asked my fm and he said if your not within 25 miles of a terminal you may have to park at a t/s or rest area, the gun thing i believe on both sides of the law i think you should be able to carry to protect yourself, but i also know there drivers out there that are not totally not right in the head so i still agree with the law

 

The gun thing is a mixed bag. I have a hand gun along w/some hunting rifles, in my house but do not keep it loaded or near ammunition. Just as a last resort.

Can see the point in truckers not carrying guns since they are subjected to much harassment due to their slow-moving inertia, size, and having to take their 'right of way' which offends many 4-wheelers. Just driving in L.A. and staying in the middle/right lanes, I have had several 'women in Lexus SUV's, etc. pass me and give me the finger during heavy traffic....many L.A-ites dont think trucks shud every be in anything but the right lane at all times!

And the stress level of long driving days, heavy traffic in big cities, being under the gun to deliver on-time freight, and the rudeness & stupidity of 4-wheelers can push even a 'sane' driver to their limit...ergo, better not carry a gun on board, esp within easy reach!

If thieves just want cargo, trailer, or even tractor/whole rig---let them have it...not worth losing a life or killing someone over 'just' freight...altho it seems to be in 'vogue' these days with many criminals to 'kill all witnesses' no matter the amount of theft...

 

the kill now and ask questions later not for me lol but i still obey the law ill just have to find other means of protecting myself ( my big A S S hammer) will do just fine lol

 

Flying J near the Florida/Georgia line.

 

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