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Trucker Proverbs

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Epidemeo, Nov 20, 2012.

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  1. Nov 20, 2012 #1
    Epidemeo

    Epidemeo Bobtail Member

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    Whether it be from Mark Twain, Confucius, or King Solomon proverbs give us short, memorable ways of learning general principals about life. I’d like to know if any of you experienced drivers have any short pieces of wisdom to share from your experiences in the trucking industry. 3 simple rules to follow. First, keep your proverbs 1 to 2 sentences, a proverb is a statement, not a story. Second, a proverb doesn't need to be universally true, just generally true.

    Third, bold and space out your proverbs.

    That way if anyone wants to skim the thread, they can find the proverbs easily in the other comments. As a wannabe, I have no firsthand experience, so I can’t credibly give any proverbs yet. But for those of you with road won wisdom, please share for the wannabes, rookies and veterans alike.
     
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  3. Nov 20, 2012 #2
    STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    "When in doubt, don't" -- Ben Franklin, and many wise truckers
     
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  4. Nov 20, 2012 #3
    Milr72

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    If it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is!:biggrin_25516:
     
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    brsims

    brsims Road Train Member

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    Buy, don't lease!!
     
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  7. Nov 20, 2012 #5
    48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    "Shaddup, Stupid!".....any one of a number of truckers, most likely from either NJ or greater Chicago
     
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  8. Nov 20, 2012 #6
    RizenPhoenix

    RizenPhoenix Road Train Member

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    If you can't understand the HOS your math skills aren't good enough to run your own business.
     
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  9. Nov 20, 2012 #7
    RizenPhoenix

    RizenPhoenix Road Train Member

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    If you hit 3 things your first year of driving this isn't for you.
     
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  10. Nov 20, 2012 #8
    RizenPhoenix

    RizenPhoenix Road Train Member

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    When dispatcher says do me a favor, he really means he's about to screw you.
     
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  11. Nov 20, 2012 #9
    48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    "When you come to a fork in the road....take it.....IF your GPS says it's OK...."
     
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  12. Nov 20, 2012 #10
    Epidemeo

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    From what I've heard:

    If you hear a pop, STOP!

    Cents per mile means nothing without miles.

    Don't trust the egg salad sandwich.

    If they keep saying lease, your gunna get fleeced.
     
    Epidemeo, Nov 20, 2012
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