Managing sleep schedule?

After reading all this I'm sure you have the same thoughts most of us have. YOu are going to find your own "rhythm" and and do it your way!! Happy trucking! Keep the rubber side down!!

 

Don't know as I put myself in the super trucker category, but I'll chime in on this.

Because I care deeply about my on time record and running a lot of miles, when I park for a 10 hour break I plan on being wide awake, rested, and watching my e-log nanny clock and the minute it indicates 10:00 in the sleeper berth I log pre trip and get busy.

How do I get rested and ready to go after 10 hours? First thing I do when I park it is I prepare and eat dinner in the truck. That takes about 30 minutes. Then the curtains are closed and I lay in bed and might spend about 30 minutes doing e-mail and browsing TTR. The MINUTE I get the nods the computer is closed and the lights are OUT. I set my alarm for anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour before my 10 is up so I'm sure to be awake and ready to go, but normally I wake up before the alarm clock goes off.

If I need a shower, then I shower. I've learned to SSS (####, shower, and shave) in about 30 minutes. Normally, in order to maximize my miles and not tether myself to having to park it at a truck stop I try to shower during my 30 minute break. I also use 30 minute breaks to shop at Walmart.

Do I run and gun continuously, only taking 10 hour breaks for weeks at a time running OTR? No. Doesn't happen. Loads aren't always lined up that way. Therefore there will be times when I get PLENTY of opportunity to sleep, on a 14 hour break or a 20 hour break. During THOSE breaks I try to be at a truck stop and get my laundry done, or a haircut, etc.

When I have the opportunity to RUN, then I RUN. When loads are spread out or slow, then I enjoy life and watch a movie or work on the Great American Novel.

Last year I had a total of 24 days at home and made just shy of $60K in my second year with Swift.

Having a LIFE on the road means enjoying your time off when it comes, where it comes. Meanwhile your first RESPONSIBILITY when you are under load and logging into sleeper berth to start a 10 hour break is to SLEEP.

This morning I woke up bright and ready to go after a total of 7 hours in the sleeper berth. Time to catch up on paperwork, make some killer coffee, trip plan for the day, call the love of my life, and watch the finches fighting in the trees.

 

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