No APU, 5 minute idle, 90+ degrees - is this legal?

I'm willing to bet at least half the truck drivers out there don't drink enough water on a daily basis, and I bet at least 25% drink no water at all. Of these that drink not enough water, I'm willing to be bet you'll find plenty of soda pop and energy drinks piled up in the truck.

 

What about the ones that do. like up to 2gal a day or more.

 

Well, we know who is leaving the gallon-jug pee bottles behind.

 

Not to sound like nervous-nelly-the-nurse but I care......you should not ever drink more than 64oz of water a day. Too much water is a bad thing. It disturbs your electrolyte balance which can be deadly. Many people die doing this.

 

I love people that post comments such as this (erroneous or not) and post ZERO to substantiate it.

 

Really?? Are you that angry AND helpless?.........google it.

 

And if you read my posts, making your own "luck" is being prepared to be ready to take advantage of oppportunities when they become available.

Others sit around complaining and think anyone that does well in the same crappy situation as them get "lucky".

 

I have no proof but I'm willing to bet less than 1% drink 2 gallons of actual WATER each day...

just from what i've see most people buy in the truckstop and eat # the buffet.

 

Question: Can You Drink Too Much Water?
Answer: You've probably heard that it's important to 'drink plenty of fluids' or simply 'drink lots of water'. There are excellent reasons for drinking water, but have you ever wondered if it's possible to drink too much water. Here's what you need to know:
Can You Really Drink Too Much Water?
In a word, yes. Drinking too much water can lead to a condition known as water intoxication and to a related problem resulting from the dilution of sodium in the body, hyponatremia. Water intoxication is most commonly seen in infants under six months of age and sometimes in athletes. A baby can get water intoxication as a result of drinking several bottles of water a day or from drinking infant formula that has been diluted too much. Athletes can also suffer from water intoxication. Athletes sweat heavily, losing both water and electrolytes. Water intoxication and hyponatremia result when a dehydrated person drinks too much water without the accompanying electrolytes.
What Happens During Water Intoxication?
When too much water enters the body's cells, the tissues swell with the excess fluid. Your cells maintain a specific concentration gradient, so excess water outside the cells (the serum) draws sodium from within the cells out into the serum in an attempt to re-establish the necessary concentration. As more water accumulates, the serum sodium concentration drops -- a condition known as hyponatremia. The other way cells try to regain the electrolyte balance is for water outside the cells to rush into the cells via osmosis. The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from higher to lower concentration is called osmosis. Although electrolytes are more concentrated inside the cells than outside, the water outside the cells is 'more concentrated' or 'less dilute' since it contains fewer electrolytes. Both electrolytes and water move across the cell membrane in an effort to balance concentration. Theoretically, cells could swell to the point of bursting.
From the cell's point of view, water intoxication produces the same effects as would result from drowning in fresh water. Electrolyte imbalance and tissue swelling can cause an irregular heartbeat, allow fluid to enter the lungs, and may cause fluttering eyelids. Swelling puts pressure on the brain and nerves, which can cause behaviors resembling alcohol intoxication. Swelling of brain tissues can cause seizures, coma and ultimately death unless water intake is restricted and a hypertonic saline (salt) solution is administered. If treatment is given before tissue swelling causes too much cellular damage, then a complete recovery can be expected within a few days.
It's Not How Much You Drink, It's How Fast You Drink It! The kidneys of a healthy adult can process fifteen liters of water a day! You are unlikely to suffer from water intoxication, even if you drink a lot of water, as long as you drink over time as opposed to intaking an enormous volume at one time. As a general guideline, most adults need about three quarts of fluid each day. Much of that water comes from food, so 8-12 eight ounce glasses a day is a common recommended intake. You may need more water if the weather is very warm or very dry, if you are exercising, or if you are taking certain medications. The bottom line is this: it's possible to drink too much water, but unless you are running a marathon or an infant, water intoxication is a very uncommon


is that not what happens when kids are at raves and whacked on ecstasy???, i think i might have watched a docu on it--dancing or whatever for a long time ,while pounding back the water,and you basically drown

 

Why would you or anyone work for Werner to begin with? Now more than ever with the internet you can research the way these companies treat their drivers. Not sure how long Safestat has been on the net, but researching that was another good way to tell if an outfit cared about its own equipment.

Is it legal? Yes. Is it ethical? No. Did anyone force you to work there? I'm willing to bet no. If you quit, you know they have thousands of brainwashed students waiting to fill your seat. Face it, your company doesn't care about your comfort, and most outfits with more than a few hundred trucks don't.

And honestly, with the fat, sweaty and smelly umpa lumpa crew I usually see driving for people like Werner, Covenant, FFE, US Express etc, I think they deserve the treatment they get. They drive like idiots, beat on their equipment, act like inconsiderate slobs at the truckstop, and are the reason some shippers and receivers keep the driver's check in area behind a lock and a cage.

This website is just one resource that has warned people for years now about companies like Werner. Yet companies like Werner even prey on military veterans. I've seen former First Sergeants and Lieutenant Colonels wasting away at these bottom feeder outfits. i honestly used to feel sorry them, but then I started to think. If you have the smarts to lead hundreds of soldiers in to battle, how did you get suckered into working at Werner?

Werner's miserable drivers and office clientele deserve each other.