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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. Apr 26, 2012 #151
    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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  3. Apr 26, 2012 #152
    BackIsSore

    BackIsSore Road Train Member

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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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  4. Apr 26, 2012 #153
    stranger

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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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  5. Apr 27, 2012 #154
    ACH1130

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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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  7. Apr 28, 2012 #155
    Crusty

    Crusty <b>Just Plain Crusty</b>

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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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  8. Apr 28, 2012 #156
    American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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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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  9. Apr 28, 2012 #157
    CenutryClass

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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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  10. Apr 28, 2012 #158
    AZS

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    Uh yeah, thank god for that.
     
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  11. Apr 28, 2012 #159
    BlackLions

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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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  12. May 1, 2012 #160
    Hj54

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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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