Night driving

It all depends on your appointment time to deliver, how far you have to travel, the preplanned route you take, terrain and weather. Not to mention traffic, break downs, and delays at shippers and receivers. Honestly, I don't think anyone cares as long as the freight isn't short, damaged, your on time and you get there safe.

 

I have found that the best pick-me-ups for the middle hours (2am to 4am for me) is to stop the truck and do a few of the things a person normally does at the start of the day. Brush your teeth, change socks and shoes and the like. Your head is in the habit of recognizing these things as day starters so let them be. I am always a little surprised how a change of socks and shoes, especially from boots to sneakers or pull ons to lace ups can make you feel altogether different.

 

wow, never considered something like that. should you do a pre trip too since that is something you'd do at the start of your run??

 

Also if its cold outside just put your head outside as well. Worked really well in Canada in January at 0 deg. I use to always listen to radio as well. Most people try large amounts of coffee or cold drinks. These will usally work for the short term but after a hour or so you will crash hard and finally need to rest. The best way to drive through the night is good sleep the day / night before. And I found out one rule is ALWAYS get some sleep before the sun comes up even if its only an hour or so.