How do I play this game?

My air conditioning went out on the way to Fort Lauderdale 2 days ago. 111 F on the dash and the electronics are going haywire. The truck tablet won’t work. My DM doesn’t care. He doesn’t want to route me to a terminal because I was at one last week. What can I do? I’m thinking of finding something on the DVIR? Good idea or bad? Quitting early just became a real possibility.

 

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Are you solo driving now?

 

OTR Flatbed Trucking Jobs | CDL Class A Flatbed Jobs at HMD Trucking

 

Yes

 

Unfortunately, air conditioning is not a DOT required system. So DVIR isn't a good plan. If it prevents you from resting then you can ask for a hotel room. I don't know about hotels with truck parking in the area.

If you are fatigued you are not DOT ready to drive. But office types at some companies see A/C or fatigue like complaining over something trivial. I can't say what your company will do if you say you are too tired to drive due to the heat.

 

Apply for some other companies.

 

This one need 3 mos. experience.
Over-the-Road Class-A CDL Company Driver - KLLM Transport Services

 

If you apply with KLLM, just say you want to try a different type of trucking.
Don't say anything negative about Western.

 

I understand the AC would not put the truck down. But I’m savvy, I could find something that would. If I can’t, I’m sure someone at the weigh station could. I guess I’ll ask for a hotel room. There’s no sleeping happening in this truck right now. I’m willing to work with them, but they don’t seem to want to reciprocate.