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How to get through the Summer

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Criminey Jade, May 12, 2014.

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  1. May 12, 2014 #1
    Criminey Jade

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    I just got through some hot times in SoCal and Laredo and I know there's more in my future over the next few months. Our A/C doesn't work and it's not high on the priority list to be fixed. So... What do you do to get through stuffy hot summer heat?
     
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  3. May 12, 2014 #2
    Moosetek13

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    Not high on the priority list to be fixed?

    It would be for me.
     
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  4. May 12, 2014 #3
    cnsper

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    Turn on the central american air conditioning. How our ancestors are turning over in their graves by people complaining about a little heat:biggrin_25519:
     
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  5. May 12, 2014 #4
    Criminey Jade

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    I'd be first in line the throw the money down on working A/C, but I don't own the truck.
     
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  7. May 12, 2014 #5
    AZS

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    fixing the AC is not that important to them? I'd be turning it in and finding a company who at least somewhat cares about their drivers. Too hot = no sleep = unsafe on the road
     
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  8. May 12, 2014 #6
    ttwjr32

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    Wont the owner fix it for you??? That's lame if they are avoiding fixing it for you.
     
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  9. May 12, 2014 #7
    Dinomite

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    Wet T shirt contest usually get's me through those days :)
     
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  10. May 12, 2014 #8
    Criminey Jade

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    DOT things come first. They just spent a bunch of money on the truck fixing brakes, electrical issues, chafing lines and a premium PM service. A/C is on the list, it's just not going to happen right now. Until then, bring along a kiddie pool and lawn chair for downtime at the TS.
     
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  11. May 12, 2014 #9
    bullhaulerswife

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  12. May 13, 2014 #10
    jbourque

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    the kind of company you are working for,is what old truckers call (cool breezers). you have to drive in the day when its hot and sleep at night when a cool breeze is flowing through the truck. my advice to you young lady is find some other company fast,or if you are working for a o/o find a nice company to work for. i drove trucks before they even had a/c for trucks,and its not very nice. lots of luck
     
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