How often do you stop?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mister Ection, May 16, 2012.

  1. ewatkins1983

    ewatkins1983 Bobtail Member

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    I take a break about every 4-5 hours, unless an unexpected bathroom break comes up.
     
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  3. allniter

    allniter Medium Load Member

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    Yep, same thing passing a bull hauler, sometimes its liquid, sometimes its not. Bullsnot really messes up a windshield and God forbid you get it on your front grill, you'll smell that for hours. Running the AA onetime, I hit a skunk just before my meal break, I parked spent an hour eating and the truck still stunk! :biggrin_2559:
     
  4. ArmyGuy

    ArmyGuy Heavy Load Member

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    i stop when i gotta go to the bathroom, if its 0 times or 10 times in a day but thats the only stopping i do.
     
  5. sherlock510

    sherlock510 Road Train Member

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    usually only once or twice.
     
  6. Rob.G

    Rob.G Bobtail Member

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    Thanks Karhaulr, lol, I found this device online. It improves circulation and avoids blood from pooling like you said. I am thinking about buying it to give it a try. The price is steep tho. But might be a good investment. http://venowave.com/dvt-prevention.php
    What do you think?
     
  7. sdlm

    sdlm Light Load Member

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    Generally every 3 hours I would think, a bit more or less depending on how many trips I have that day, if I am assigned 2 trips and I will end them with 2 hours on my clock I know it isn't enough to get another unless I end at a few places that are very close to other plants , then I will use those 2 hours washing clothes or eating or something, if I have one trip and I cannot get it done in a days time I am gonna sleep at a truckstop anyway, not a plant so I will stop only when I need to eat or pee usually then.

    Basically when I get my load assignment I will make a plan that includes however many stops I have time for.
     
  8. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Rob, I know this question was not directed to me, but I'm going to throw out belief here anyhow. Before you lay out big bucks for any type of medical equipment, talk with your doctor and get their opinion. That does not mean that all doctors are always correct, but at least hear what they have to say and take it under advisement.
     
  9. jonboy29

    jonboy29 Light Load Member

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  10. Rob.G

    Rob.G Bobtail Member

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    Thanks Karhaulr! I will ask the doctor. I am concern about DVT bacause I know even 18 yr old healthy people have died from this (long flight). But then again I might just be obsessing.
    Thank you tho
     
  11. ladyfire

    ladyfire Light Load Member

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    Rob.G, you can see your doc and get an Rx for compression hose. Don't sweat the "hose" part. They are actually a strong elastic sock that helps keep the blood from pooling in your legs. (They sell them at Walmart, but they're not very durable) Also, get out and walk around periodically. You can also flex your leg muscles while driving, it helps keep the blood flowing. You can also research the risk factors for DVTs and see which ones may apply to you.
     
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