How do you guys drive over 200 miles without a break?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 1278PA, Feb 13, 2016.

  1. 426yankee

    426yankee Light Load Member

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    "running hard" is a term that is vague or misleading at best. I have always ran as hard as it takes to get whatever particular load I'm hauling delivered on time. I'm in the flatbed world, we're supposed to do a load check every 150 miles and I do. Hit a rest area, do a quick walk around the load, walk into the bldg, take care of business then back out and at it. I always try and get to the receiver's as soon as possible if I know I can get the load off, if not, park nearby, and wait for the appointment time. I keep my dispatcher informed of progress and she always has my next load ready for me. I think that's the way to run hard, get done with what you got and get another and repeat.
     
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  3. ajohnson

    ajohnson Medium Load Member

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    In the long run, holding your urine can cause kidney damage, infections, and stones. You are much better off getting that Gatorade bottle
     
  4. JoeTruck

    JoeTruck Heavy Load Member

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    I go for seven and a half, two bottles of water a sip at a time. It gives you a lot more time to sleep.
     
  5. Chewy352

    Chewy352 Road Train Member

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    Flatbed si I gotta stop every 150 miles to check the load. Every morning I take a pregame dump so I only have to stop to pee. I hit as many on ramps as possible for my stops and water my drives. I'm only stopped for 5 mins.
     
  6. White_Knuckle_Newbie

    White_Knuckle_Newbie Light Load Member

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    "Small funnel"?.....
    Won't work me...
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  7. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Right after i hit post reply i knew that was gonna happen... was gonna edit it but i gotta take my lumps when i deserve them..
     
  8. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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  9. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Ouch driver... just ouch.... (sniffile) you guys are mean! :p
     
  10. KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    ^^^^^ Hahaha !!!!!
     
  11. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Ya know.... i might take all this personal.... cource i dont as im normaly the one dishing out the jabs... laugh on brother, i threw a softball, only right you guys get to hit it out the park
     
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