Anyone done 11 hrs driving non-stop?

Did it once and was really surprised how fast the time went. 10 hrs from Elpaso to Austin. The last hour being lost and finding the customer.

Like to drive half the trip anywhere from 200 to 300 miles then break at rest area of fuel stop. Truck stops kill you on your average speed and fuel economy. I get a cup of ice and a 5 hour Energy drinking coffie will make stop too much to pee.

 

I did it a couple of times, the last time I did it was about 6 months ago, and I finally feel like I'm physically back to normal.

 

I have never in my entire career driven a full shift without stopping, nor do I ever want to. This body was made to move. Besides, I don't store my waste. I get rid of it at the first opportunity. For me, that involves stopping the truck.

 

Those Handcuffs on your Head board dissagree with that statement




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I just did a twenty hour drive straight through from Marshfield, WI to Albany, NY. I did have to stop to fill up my personal vehicle 3 times but that was it.

 

Although I think it would be awesome to do at least once, I've never driven eleven hours straight up. I drink a lot of coffee, which necessitates pee-breaks. Also, my butt tends to go numb, so I'll stop to stretch my legs. By the way, DVT scares the bejeezus outta me. No quiero, por favor. How are they prevented?

 

Right after Katriana hit, my brother had to, read that he had no choice, FEMA demanded it, hauling some load from L.A. to New Orleans non-stop other than if he needed fuel. He asked them what should he tell DOT or troopers, when they come after him. They slapped a sign or placard in his front windshield, told him they see that they'll leave you alone, and they better.

Isn't that ironic, how the government can regulate so you can't drive that much, unless you're doing it for them. The rules don't apply then.

 

I can remember doing it once. Made it from Hinton OK to Gallup NM. Hit some traffic and bad weather. I was running teams for 1 trip and wanted to get it over with. I hated my co driver with a passion.

 

my trainer had me do it ONCE ! it was a learning experience. but would not do it again. SUCKS

 

did it in a XB worst seats in the world and no CC boooo! from mn to AR for a wedding sat mid day. left sat morning at 1am {tired} that was a bad choice and suprised we made it partied that day till about 11pm been up 30 hours or so booooo!. Went to bed {best sleep ever} got up at 8 am headed back to mn got in around 7pm. Had to goto work then next day. Never will I do it again without a good night sleep before hand