lights or no lights

I see this alot also. I only spend one night out in the truck and where I park not only am I usually the only one with my lights on, but I seem to be the only one who idles all night as well. My company is kinda strict about idlling, were required to shut off our trucks while delivering, but when laying over were allowed to idle.

 

If it's warm enough or cool enough, that everybody else is not idling, why be the noisey one to keep everyone up? Just so you can show off your lights. Please.
The trucks that are shut off are not just trying to save fuel but trying to get a good nights sleep.
Even though I've been driving for 10+ years, I still enjoy a peaceful night of sleep.

 

I enjoy a good nights rest, as much as the next guy. I too hate LOUD engines.

But, I'm not going to sleep at night with my lights and engine off, in a tight parking area, unless spots on BOTH sides of me are already taken.

FYI...Police reports require an ON DUTY status, breaking my 10. Why should my load be late, because the guy next to me has trouble sleeping. And the guy getting in the other spot....can't see me, let alone back a truck.

 

Don't park next to a chemical tanker then. We idle when parked because the product in the trailer is being kept at a specific temp range. Eg: MDI has a range of 90 to 120 degrees. Below 90 it will start to crystallize and above 120 will go 'off spec" and be useless.

BTW, if you Newb's want to see a cop go bats, crunch a tanker. God help you if you actually manage to hole one. Guarantee you'll be fired with prejudice.