Day From Hell

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Jwhis, Jul 19, 2018.

  1. Jwhis

    Jwhis Heavy Load Member

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    Took three hours to get loaded (usually one), ten miles after leaving got pulled in at the scale house and got a violation for expired in cab registration card. Two hours later my radiator peed out all its fluid. Filled that and now another hour later I’m sitting by the side of the highway with a blown tire.

    How’s y’alls day going?
     
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  3. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Well, since you've asked...
    I'm sitting at home all day on the couch watching TV with my wife. :)

    Just remember though, Whatever you survive makes you stronger. :)
     
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  4. wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    It's been a trip, though not as bad as yours
     
  5. A Bug

    A Bug Heavy Load Member

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    Just got a $2 per stop raise, 2 cent for each tire I deliver raise, and made it to the truckstop with only one minute left on my 14 hour clock.
     
  6. Jwhis

    Jwhis Heavy Load Member

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    Serious question: I have about 5 hours drive time (and on duty) left on my clock and I’m about 4 hours to my receiver. If I take a two hour sleeper berth waiting for roadside will I still have my 5 hours or not? I get confused on split stuff.
     
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  7. MBAngel

    MBAngel Medium Load Member

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    I'm sorry you're having such a bad day. Hope it gets better.
     
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  8. BrandonCDLdriver

    BrandonCDLdriver Road Train Member

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    How much left on your 14? If you only have 5 left on your 14 and you take a 2 hour nap you'll wake up with 3 hours drive time left. The split only gives you back the time you didn't use from your previous 11.
     
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  9. Jwhis

    Jwhis Heavy Load Member

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    Gotcha. Right now my 14 and drive are the same - five hours.
     
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  10. Jwhis

    Jwhis Heavy Load Member

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    So the 8 hour is a pause and the two basically does nothing.
     
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  11. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    You're a week late on the Friday the 13th. Better late than never right?
     
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