My Experience as a Line Haul Driver

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by American-Trucker, Apr 14, 2012.

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  1. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    Im not complaining, i could use a little more sleep but i'll live, the only thing complaining is my back from these trucks haha





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    The back part will never get better with LTL trucks!! What kills my back is trailer doors while running p/d.
     
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    Used to do P&D in a cabover with no power steering or a/c, and swing door trailers. Spring ride with 144" wheel base. Usually 15-30 P&Ds a day. Too old to do that now.
     
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    It must of been tough. Ive heard that from of the senoir guys at my barn. They did like how the cabovers were very manueveravble, and had a bench to lie on during break. Also heard they didnt have pallet jacks either and some times would have to break down the skids and move every thing my hand truck.
     
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    Yeah, worked out of union hiring hall in '77. That's day work for those that don't know. They would give you a Freightliner COE to peddal with. The one with the 'tank gunner slits' for windows. Such a joy.:biggrin_25513:
     
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    Thursday:

    got to work at 530pm as always, fueled, hooked to my trailer and headed north at 7pm. Got there at 1024pm relays started comeing in at 1030 about 1-2 HOURS early, so we headed back to Charlotte. Worked about an hour on the dock and went home at 4AM! :biggrin_25525:

    Friday:

    again got there at 530, fueled, hooked, sat till 7pm then headed north. We got up there at 1030, relays again came soon after. Got back to charlotte at 315am and worked the dock till 815 this morning.

    been awake since 1:30pm friday still goin :biggrin_25523:




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    Just got home, and I am dog tired. Dozed off a few times this morning on the ride home. Ended up in the next lane , headed for the guardrail. thank god for no traffic..
     
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    Uh yeah, thank god for that.
     
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    Next time pull over and run around the truck a few times - worked for me when I use to drive at night.
     
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    Ok.....gotta say it.....BORING!!! Don't get me wrong, it must b nice to have a regular schedule, but it reminds me of my days in the tire plant. Sounds like its going well so far tho. How long would it take to get on day shift?
     
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