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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by kynsilok, Sep 29, 2015.

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  1. Sep 29, 2015 #1
    kynsilok

    kynsilok Bobtail Member

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    Is it normal for you guys to quickly jump into the sleeper if you forgot your charger or a heater on while he truck is on the highway?
     
    kynsilok, Sep 29, 2015
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  3. Sep 29, 2015 #2
    w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    No. Not normal.

    Did u just watch that video of the guy driving the truck in the sleeper?
     
    w.h.o, Sep 29, 2015
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  4. Sep 29, 2015 #3
    Longarm

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    NO.

    My god, you'd be in a ditch before you got outta the seat.
     
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  5. Sep 29, 2015 #3
    kynsilok

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    Lol yeah, that was dumb as it gets....
     
    kynsilok, Sep 29, 2015
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  6. Sep 29, 2015 #4
    kynsilok

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    Reason I ask is my codriver kept doing it.... Needless to say I drive solo now.
     
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  8. Sep 29, 2015 #5
    DUNE-T

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    I guess your codriver thinks he is Van Damme
     
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  9. Sep 29, 2015 #6
    KMac

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    Really? Wow, hit the next ramp and set your brakes. Good God man, how did you stay past the first time he did that?
     
    KMac, Sep 29, 2015
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  10. Sep 29, 2015 #7
    G.Anthony

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    NO

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    keep reading the obituary's....either in the driver's break room or safety office wall, or your local newspapers.
     
    G.Anthony, Sep 29, 2015
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  11. Sep 29, 2015 #8
    kynsilok

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    He was "training me" 5 years ago, I don't think him "checking" on me in the bunk on his shift is necessary...
    .
     
    kynsilok, Sep 29, 2015
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  12. Sep 29, 2015 #9
    TruckDuo

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    Do it all the time. After awhile you become good at it.
     
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  13. Sep 29, 2015 #10
    Chinatown

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    Just set the cruise control first. It's like autopilot.
     
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