Hillbilly Cities to Avoid

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by lilillill, Oct 20, 2010.

  1. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    Get over it? No, probably not. And keep on truckin? Yeah, because I can't afford the alternative.

    One of these days I may find something to do that will support my family without risking fines... lawsuits... jail...
     
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  3. Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    Personally I seek out Hillbilly locations, its the big city rats that scare the hell out of me. I fear no hillbilly.
     
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  4. walstib

    walstib Darkstar

    >>>Get over it? No, probably not.

    Sure you will, it's not the end of the world or your job, just a crappy piece of it...

    >>>And keep on truckin? Yeah, because I can't afford the alternative.

    You're just down on it now and nothing anyone can say will take that away but I can tell you're smart enough to know like everything else in life, this too shall pass and it will when you're done with it...

    God, grant me the serenityTo accept the things I cannot change;Courage to change the things I can;And wisdom to know the difference.I truly wish you the best...
     
  5. shiftin'shell

    shiftin'shell Light Load Member

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    Walstib. I don't mean to be harsh but. I have dealt with this cash cow myself. The story. Berkley springs WVA. I was drivin' a KWT600. Went through the light while it was still green, I was letting the jake do the work. There was a cop sitting at the light and he watched as I went past. Long story short he gave me a ticket because they have a anti jake law in this town. The line he gave me was... The buck has to stop somewhere and my boss(the judge) is getting tired of hearing jakes as his court is in session. My ticket was ONLY as he said to be about $50 or so. Called into court an the lady said... $150! Well guess what? There was a law in this town. BUT! It said no UNMUFFLED engine brakes. Well suprise! My truck HAD TWO MUFFLERS on it! I got charged with operating a unsafe vehicle.How they changed a noise ordinance ticket to a unsafe vehicle I dont know! Oh wait. I do know! Corrupt court people.:biggrin_25510:Yeah they see us as a money tree. Once you are out here you will see what so many of us are saying.
     
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  6. bullhaulerswife

    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    Yup, he will see, he just needs to get behind that wheel for a few weeks to find out the cold hard truth.

    We went through a little town in MO a while back, and every off street in the town had "NO TRUCK" signs on them. I wondered how they got their shelfs stocked there.

    Truth of the matter is, once he gets treated like a "truck driver" the understanding will hit home. :biggrin_255:
     
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  7. Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    Gotta wonder if that cop would have pulled ya over if you didnt have your jakes going.

    General rule of thumb, I turn off my jakes in small towns. Easy target, its an absolute no brainer...
     
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  8. chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    Makes no difference....still tastes like chicken.
     
  9. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Yup, I'd be fighting that one.
     
  10. outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    Easy with all the Derogatory Hillbilly comments now! :biggrin_25523:

    Any small town in OH fits the bill.
     
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  11. Jeets Mcdougal

    Jeets Mcdougal Bobtail Member

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    Stark, Florida. Quite possibly the worst speed trap in the state. It goes from 60mph to 30mph than continues through countless fast food venues. Avoid if possible.
     
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