How long would you go without AC

I guess I was just lucky because other than that situation I spoke of earlier I have not had many bad issues with APUs. Just keep them oiled and use some winter diesel treatment goes a long way! I actually enjoyed having mine. I guess if I had a complaint it was how the company programmed them. My last one would not automatically start up once I shut the engine off. To cool the tractor I had to actually turn it on. It sure was nice when getting back in that truck out on a hot day and get in that cool truck. The thing is though, just like anything else. The APU needs some care and attention from time to time.

 

You tell your company they have 2 options find someone to fix that AC ASAP or they pay $75-$150 ($300 if you’re near a city that’s having some event) a night in motel fees. It’s really hard getting a good sleep in a truck on a hot humid night.

 

It’s the complexity of these newer trucks. I have a 2020 t680. Shifts like a dream and everything works but every once in a blue moon when I crank her up the compressor doesn’t kick in I’ll have to shut her down for 2 minutes and start her up and it works. Or every once in a blue moon I’ll get a false positive transmission fault then the dealer looks at it says it’s good to go false positive. It’s really aggravating but it seems like nothing we can do about it.

 

I remember those days. No 2x6, but placed baggage between the seats to level and
and a stolen furniture pad across for mattress. 22 White's and L-190 IH's had narrow cabs.
Way we run then;cattle, produce, grain, all exempt allowed you to sleep in heat.
It is hotter now than in the 50's-- NO, Miami, Nogales.

 

If your truck is broken, company gets you a room.
Call them out if they balk... especially if they like to preach the ole Safety First...BS.

 

I here how it was from guys nowadays, no ac, no air ride seat, no sleeper, etc. Sunday was my 55th birthday, and I consider that seeing as my dad was on a load to Dallas when I was born, I've been in trucks my whole life. I remember when my dad brought home my uncle's brand White Freightliner in 1970. Ac, but not a roof unit, air ride seat, like every other truck except the one that had car seats mounted where the seats used to be. Am/fm 8 track. That's 50 years ago! I think most of these stories are stories that guys heard from their dads.

 

Get back to the yard, and you and your partner
Hop in another truck,where everything works.
Let somebody else deal with problems.
Problem solved.

 

She does a lot to make my job easier. One thing I need to work on is better communication.

I like what R&L Carriers has to offer.

I've been with my starter company for over 2 years. So my next move should be to decide what I want to specialize in and then move in that direction. Nothing laterial.

The problem I have is a lot of specialized driving sounds fun. Most of the downsides dont really scare me off. Flatbedding, for example, tarping probably wouldnt bother me. I do 4 pick ups a day right now, labor intensive and I'm fine with it. But I think flatbedding would teach me a lot.

Also doubles, tankers, cars, it all sounds fun. I could even stay where I am at and be happy. Id rather not share a truck, but the pay is good. And I am saving my money so as long as I pay myself with every paycheck I probably won't get burned out.

My truck is getting fixed right now and my rooms are going to be reimbursed.

 

I have new respect for you older guys that didnt always have AC.

I can handle driving without AC because I can roll the windows down. Did that today.

My issue is when I park. That is too much for me. It does cool down at night. But by the time that happens, I have already lost too much sleep.

And I also drive overnight a lot. So sleeping during the day? Lol.