Who wears gloves WHILE driving?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Pintlehook, Jul 16, 2016.

  1. gallegosmike

    gallegosmike Bobtail Member

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    LOL,

    I need my caffeine to get my brain into gear in the wee hours of the morning....
     
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  3. Old school 362

    Old school 362 Medium Load Member

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    Just the nas car drivers in the company trucks lol
     
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  4. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Well, one theory could the company guys with no A/C sweating on the steering wheel.

    I almost went out and picked up a pair while mine was on the fritz.
     
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  5. yuban

    yuban Medium Load Member

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    I got written up by a receiver once for not wearing their vest. MEH. It is probably on my Hirerite now?!
     
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  6. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Somehow I doubt that...;)
     
  7. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Why would you refuse to wear a vest? Just curious.
     
  8. yuban

    yuban Medium Load Member

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    I just hopped out of the truck. And went to the docks after I bashed into the dock! LOL! I am joking. They have people watching I guess? ( Dock Supervisor Associates Degree $50,000 plus Benefits?) I am all for vests and whatever. Well not drive cams. Boo! There. I just forgot to put the thing on. We all survived! Although now that it has been brought to my attenuating circumstance. I am going to be watching you all very closely. You better have your gloves and vests on ######!

    Seriously though it is no joke. It is what it is. We get run over. Or worse yet backed into and crushed between a trailer and the dock. It does happen drivers. Step lively after you make your pick up or delivery. Keep your head looking around constantly. Watch out around the wheels. You all now owe me $5 for this good advice! Pay me later turds!
     
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  9. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Most of the trucks I drove had the O'l leather wheel covers on them, no need for gloves. The older steering wheel covers we laced on were God sent, don't believe me...??? Spend a day on the back roads full of curves with an old Armstrong steering truck, and wiggle it into a maze in reverse. See a lot of guys wearing fingerless style biker gloves with power steering.
     
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  10. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    That's why you get arthritis.
    Spend a day on the back roads full of curves with an old Armstrong steering truck, and wiggle it into a maze in reverse.
     
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  11. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    This thread has been an inspiration for me. I'm going to get high visibility gloves to wear when I drive, then paint a "10" on the back of the left glove and a "2" on the back of the right glove. I'll also put a "Remember to G.O.A.L.?" in custom fluorescent tubing on the driver's side mirror.

    I feel safer just thinking about it.
     
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