Truckers....not what I was expecting.

After reading through all the posts I can honestly say from the time I started solo I have tried to be as courteous and respectful as possible. It does seem to help but there are some Drivers that could care less. You know they are. Its all about me, now get the f*** out of my way. To the comment about running nights, that is one of the reasons I like running at night when I have to. I think a lot of the old timers are out then and the mood of Drivers seems to be a lot different. That is just how I see it.

 

Agreed. When I was getting started in flats, I never got turned down when I needed help. You have alot of drivers in our industry that are really good hands. I think that in being the best driver you can be, you have to bring good energy with you. Being helpful and approachable, being a good hand always brings positive results.

If everyone else around you is crude and rude, you should still do your best. That mentality will make you stand out. Shippers, receivers and other drivers will notice. Your company will notice. Being positive and dependable will make you go-to guy when the high dollar loads come down the line. Win-win.

 

It's my sense of humor that keeps me sane out here.

 

Well said! I remember those days very well.

 

Crazy old farts,I thought starting off in 86' was old.

 

started in a 10 wheel dump Autocar with no power steering and a quad box in 1972

i only put on the profile 15 years becauseof many stints off running boats between driving


Hey EZ remember when everyone said power steering was going to ruin trucking "we will never be able to feel the road"

and everyone lol at the first trucks with foils on the roof to save fuel

my first new peterbilt cabover with a 425 Cat OMG I was sure I would never want anything more

 

barely remember those days all though I was a rider not a driver

 

I remember there first condo if I am not mistaken believe it was frieghtliner talking about the ones with double bunks.
I remember riding in the top bunk thought it was so cool lol

 

Went and helped another driver fold up his rags today, the young guy looked at me for a second and said "are you going to help me?" Had a bit of a puzzled look, and I just laughed and said yes. I left him wrapping them up without giving him a chance to say thanks, just grabbed the dog and jogged off, My boy needed to stretch his legs!