I won't be driving thru CA anytime soon but I'm curious: What should you do when you encounter this? Slow down to avoid hitting the car in front...
Thanks for the good advice, Irish. I start STA in Green Bay on 11/7. I especially liked your advice about keeping an open mind. That has been...
agreed, health is about more than just food
The kind I have are from Saratoga Trading Company and they are about 1200 calories each - not the military version.
I keep a small box of MRE's in my car for emergencies. Anyone ever eat MRE's out on the road?
I'm not a truck driver yet so I can't speak about what to eat on the road but... STOP SMOKING! My dad smoked for 30 years and now has emphysema...
Hey ziggy, Any idea why only 10 of 24 finished? What were the others bombing out on?
To kschanaman, I think it's a great idea because you're talking about the next generation of way station. I think the challenge will be in (1)...
And ditto on walking and drinking water. Your whole body, especially muscles, need water to function properly. I'm 41 and walk 3-5 miles a day...
Here are some stretches that are good for desk jockeys and could probably be adapted easily to driving. I can't post the link so go to...
iGeneration - that works "MC Lars is more punk than you!" :mcool: By no means am I trying to lump everyone in that age group into the category...
Thanks for the advice, Juggalo and deepstroke.
Should a newbie expect to be asked to do some of these tough runs like NYC? Can a newbie refuse a run? Or in general, do the dispatchers set you...
This is a sign of professionalism and just overall being a decent human being in any job. I read an article recently that said the Gen-Y...
That's good news! Are y'all teams or driver+rider or does wife tend the home fires?
Just curious: Anyone met their significant other/spouse/future ex-spouse while on the road? How's it working out?
I too am considering leaving IT to become a truck driver. I'm not working at the moment and there is so much more competition now in IT that I...
