Downshifting help

I am having a problem sleeping when the truck is moving down the road.
I am in the upper bunk.

any suggestions ?

 

I never Slept in a moving truck, i would say it's just going to take some time for you to get use to. Or if you have a very long day lol, not to sure if there is anything else you could try.

 

First off the upper bunk should only be used when a truck is parked, thats why there is no restraint system on the upper bunk. As far as not sleeping in a moving truck, ou will find its easier in the lower bunk, the movement is actually less, But this is why I will asways be a solo driver.

 

... Well, you should start by taking your tire thumper to all the lot lizards hanging on the side of your truck.

Are you bored tonight? Or what?

 

Against policy with my company to sleep in the upper bunk while the truck is moving. Are you really trying to sleep up there? Wow...

Actually, my truck does have a restraint system for the upper bunk (no idea why) I use it to hold all my stuff up there, lol.

 

Slow down before you down shift. The transmission is not there normally to slow down the truck, that is the job of the brakes. The exception would be jakes on a long hill. I agree if your not parked it belongs in gear. What I have noticed over the years is drivers having trouble with downshifting are (in lot of cases) rolling too fast for the gear they are trying to shift into. Also kill your jakes when you dont need them.

 

When you fall off and hit your head, you'll be asleep in no time.

 

Why the heck are ya sleeping in the top bunk??????????? Thats not safe at all, thats your main problem right there man. Also try to sleep on your side with your leg thats facing the air bent in front and it will kind of brace yourself to keep from bouncing. You shouldn't be sleeping on the top bunk, think what would happen in an accident up there man. Also the restraints on the top bunk are meant for securement of stuff in the back.

 

3 man teams.

Ideally, they would also have a bunk over the driver area also. Freightliner does this.

 

What would be the purpose of a 3 man team, ive never heard of this. I used to team with 1 other and the truck was always rolling except for fueling and quick showers, and of course loading and unloading.