Good practices and tips from otr drivers...please

yeah, it's a zoo over there.

 

i don't know about the rest of these hands i parked in the back forty for the peace and quiet tied my german shepard to the front bumper , the drug dealers and lot lizards never bothered to come near my truck and i enjoyed peace and quiet. For some reason the reefer drivers never parked there..... But that was back in 86

 

I agree,I won't even stay at a packed trk stop for the nite even if about out of hrs,.I'll chance it and find either a restarea or another larger truckstop.Chances of trying to get out early in the morning is slim at a packed truckstop.

 

1. Park facing south without traffic going by your south side-better TV reception!!!
Seriously
2. When passing a wide load- go long for the pass! Go at least three truck lengths as the WL needs to see the shoulder so he can avoid any big truck that may have stopped. If you just passed a WL and there is something on the shoulder- give him a heads up on your CB
3. If a wide load is hanging way over the shoulder so he can stay in his lane- then dont go passing him where traffic is merging or on a narrow bridge. He may just stick that grader blade in your cab.
4 If a WL cuts out into your lane to block you- its not because he is on the phone or texting or an ahole- its because you were about to pass in an unsafe spot. He has those flashing lights on for a reason- be careful and aware when passing.

 

Don't forget to set your parking brake!




...maybe not when you're in the hammer lane doin' 65!

 

LOL,Ive seen a few of those rollers in my time.

 

The right lane is the best lane for slower trucks anyway.I set my cruise at 60 and rarely have to move out of the right lane unless I catch a Prime company driver lol.