Personal Stops

It depends on the company but some things to be aware of:
- Depends on what you are hauling.
- Making your delivery appointment.
- How far out of your route is your detour.
- Company policy.
- Finding a place to park your truck safely.

I would imagine most companys would frown upon driving an extra 100 miles, burning fuel, for reasons other than weather/traffic detours.

 

I couldn't drive by a Cabela's without stopping They do have parking for trucks

 

As long as I can park the truck safely and have the time available, they have no problem where I work with such stops. I don't go out of my way, but stops along the route i am taking are no problem. And yes, Cabela's is expensive, but oh so mandatory!

 

Sometimes you can bribe your dispatcher after the fact, so to speak. I went about 50 miles out of route to pay a visit to Smokey Mountain Knife Works, and gave my dispatcher a Kris replica the next time I saw him--he didn't mind a bit! (although he said it would probably give him nightmares )

 

When I was otr if I had time and I could get the truck in I would go site seeing. I took myself to Graceland for my 30th birthday. I have been to alot of touristy places. If you got time enjoy yourself. You will find that it makes time away from home a little more enjoyable.

 

Enjoy it as much as you can. The job is not one of the easiest ones you will ever have. Get out of that truck every once and a while and go exploring.