Are "manual transmissions only" types of drivers supertruckers?

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  1. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    J.B Hunt got into that act live hauling for Perdue in my neck of the woods.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Yeah, I did the so-called supertrucker thing.
    Supertruckers ran paper logbooks, which means the driver can fill it out anyway he wants to. If you runout of hours, simply start another log book and hide the one you're using at the time. I did all that for years. No cheating on electronic logs.
    Had to be careful by keeping the log book you're using close by, near the driver. Keep the other one in a brief case in the sleeper. Do this in case you get checked at the scales, you won't hand the DOT officer the wrong log book.
     
  4. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    o_O:eek: …… what…… @Chinatown, a “Super Trucker” ? :p:cool::rolleyes::D…… I don’t believe it…. ;)
     
  5. bumper Jack

    bumper Jack Heavy Load Member

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    You know I’ve seen them hauling logs too.
     
  6. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    That’s a scary thought.
     
  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    I'm glad those days are over. Many drivers had very poor health because of paper logs, popping pills running coast to coast. That wreaks havoc on the heart.
     
  8. rockeee

    rockeee Medium Load Member

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    I think they haul most everything now except livestock, heavy haul, and autos.
     
  9. bumper Jack

    bumper Jack Heavy Load Member

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    Hogan does auto’s
     
  10. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    What could go wrong with that!
     
  11. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    The real question though is does a Super Trucker put Ketchup on their steak?
     
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