How do you otr drivers sit away from home for your reset?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by peabody747, Sep 18, 2022.
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Google will find whatever you want to do or see nearby. I never spent time at truck stops, always dropped the wagon and went to whatever,,bars, museums, golf course, any point of interest or the local towns claim to fame
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I'm a newbie driver (just over a year under my belt) and I made the mistake of taking a load from MN to TN over Labor Day Weekend... Sat in my truck Sunday to Wednesday... How did I handle the boredom?
VIDEO GAMES!!
Hubby and I decided that if I was going to be otr, I needed a lap top and an EXCELLENT internet connection so we picked up a gaming lap top (top of the line!) and a mobile hotspot. Wasn't too bad tbf and most truck stops have some kind of WiFi you can hook up to.
I also walked a lot, just for a change of pace! Took in the sights from the mountains (are they mountains? they seem like mountains to someone from the great plains LOL!) and took a TON of pictures.
Get out to the local hang out spot, ask the employees of the stop you're at what's good in the area, Uber/Lyft if you need to but also just walking can be a ton of fun. Talk to locals! See if they have any interesting local legends you can learn!!
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I too keep my folding ebike in the truck. I only stay out 4-5 nights a week and never do any 34s on the road. But with the advent of ride share like Uber and Lyft, I'd imagine getting away from the truck in a foreign area on a long break is a little less dull.
Of course if you're stuck in an area that still doesn't have those. Then it could be a pain.Dave_in_AZ Thanks this. -
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