"Break Times" ----what's the Truth ?

There will be times you are tired but on time delivery takes precedence. Companies are not happy when you are late. Of course there is normal delays like snow that causes problems. But just because you were goofing off at a truck stop when you should of been driving is on you. It's called time management. Use it wisely and and the majority of the time you won't have problems. Always try to get to your destination early and not be one of these last minute drivers.

Short runs tend to be more crammed. When you are a long haul driver you have a little more flexibility.

 

I used to enjoy my 30 , I planned them pretty well from the end of my 10 and looked at my day where I was going etc. Ive been fortunate to make my 30 a true lunch break but I tried to run mostly days and be shut down by 4 daily ..on a e log you dont have choice , in training we tried to skip the 30 and got calls from safety within minutes unless your late its a great way to get out walk around handle personal 10-100 business etc .

time management is the key and as mentioned earlier Ive used a shower credit for number2 on a 30 beats hearing or smelling the guy next to you

 

A million breaks is the limit. Though sometimes I am told to get somewhere asap so they can squeeze another load out of me the same day. I only take breaks when im sleepy or have way too much time to get where im going.

 

Breaks are never a problem. You will find that at times you are at a shipper or a receiver and you have three hours plus to kill. If you need to go, you can pull over at the next off ramp in an emergency. I carry a portable toilet as in,

[h=1]Thetford 92360 Porta Potti 550E Curve Portable Toilet,[/h]
I have never used it but because of solid waste reasons, I want it in an emergency.

I do carry the old plastic bottle for times. When I flew in the Air Force we had a tube that ran down your pant leg into a bag with a sponge. High G turns would fill the bag without your knowledge.

Find a place to empty the bottle before you dispose of it. Don't pour it out on the parking lot. Find a drain or grass somewhere. Do not leave it in the truck if you team for someone else to deal with. Try to be as classy as you can.

If you are hungry, stop. Rest areas are never more then 2 hours away.

Now there is a case of some gentlemen from a distance land who moved to this nation and wanted to keep the truck rolling at all times. They drilled a hole in the bottom of the cabin and used it as an outhouse. DOT was not happy

 

And now about a place to eat. I am posting this separately as I have a feeling someone will think it should be deleted.

Truckers have always been known for knowing where the best places to eat are. If you happen to see a lesbian trucker, she will know.

 

Does anyone keep one of those camping toilets in their truck?

 

Speaking of HOS,anyone here the latest what FMCSA is trying for?I guess kb got an email from FMCSA yesterday that you OTR drivers will possibly be FORCED yes FORCED to drive 5 hours take a 4 hour break,drive your remaining 5 and take a 10 hr brk.Thats what my boyfriend told me today.Whether its true or not,time will tell.

 

K & B?

Doubt it. They are just blowing smoke.

 

Actually, Patty, it's drive 2 hours, take 10 off. JK. That 5/4 stuff was legal under the old 8/10 rules. FMCSA/DOT promoted it. Drivers called it legal but lethal. Really, who is ready to sleep every 5 hours?