Trucker Researcher

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Socy Grad, Feb 27, 2008.

  1. AfterShock

    AfterShock Road Train Member

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    ANY?!
    That's odd.
     
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  3. Socy Grad

    Socy Grad Medium Load Member

    Well I hope that she makes it!

    Also Shock, I tried to PM you, but you're full!
     
  4. AfterShock

    AfterShock Road Train Member

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    Full-0-What? :biggrin_25524: :biggrin_25523:

    Gimmie a minute --- I'll fix that.
     
  5. Lady Driver AZ

    Lady Driver AZ Bobtail Member

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    Hi All, I've spoken at length with Dan. He is for real and needs to talk to more drivers to complete his research. I think his work could benefit all of us in helping to make the rest of the world aware of the challenges and endless BS that all of us deal with every day.

    For a country that would come to a standstill without us we are under appreciated. Please try to give him a call and talk to him on the phone if you can't make it to Colorado - he is really interested and you can remain anonymous.

    :biggrin_2559:
     
  6. james henry

    james henry Bobtail Member

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    local truck stops and you can allways catch one at a local repair shop.Welcome aboard
     
  7. Socy Grad

    Socy Grad Medium Load Member

    Thanks for your support "D," you've been so helpful! I appreciate the great interview and all of the help and insight that you've given me since.

    You rock! :thumbup:

    Yes, but I really need to spend a decent amount of time with these individuals... the interviews can take up to an hour- this ensures that I get the whole story and not just the "bits and pieces" that some journalists look for in a juicy story. I need good, in-depth data, and that takes time. Do you think that drivers would be OK with this if I approached them at a truck stop? I have to admit that I have not yet tried this approach for fear of being shunned.

    And again, thanks to everyone for all of your help and support.
     
  8. james henry

    james henry Bobtail Member

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    well i can tell you that if you can walk into one of the truckstops and go into where the drivers are sitting down to get a bite to eat you would be suprised how many will sit there for hours and talk because they are trying to get that 10 hours off so they can start driving again or they just like to sit back and talk about whats troubling them,i have made a lot of friends bellied up
    to the bar ,eating some vittles and talked for hours and planned to only stop for a 20 min. break. there iis plenty that will sit there and talk and can give you some great conversation .try it and i believe you will see where i am coming from and good luck.
    :biggrin_255:
     
  9. james henry

    james henry Bobtail Member

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    Tell the drivers what your there for and you will be suprised at the support you will get.Drivers love to tell you there opinions and thoughts and good luck.:smt117
     
  10. Socy Grad

    Socy Grad Medium Load Member

    OK, thanks. I'll give it a shot.
    It sure would help if I was the opposite sex or better looking though... :biggrin_2559:

    I need at least 20 completed interviews by the fall, and I only have about half of that right now, so I might as well try. I'm also working on getting some "business" cards to give to folks who would like to participate, but don't have the time at the moment.
     
  11. james henry

    james henry Bobtail Member

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    Ithink you will do ok.If you sit down in the coffee shop you will figure out who likes to talk real quick. Especially if they are sitting at the bar they like company.The ones who usually r buy thereselves in the corner are usually shy.Trust your instincts and sit back and read the people by there actions and you will be amazed how good you will do.:biggrin_25514:
     
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