Noisy reefers

I worked night shift for years so always slept with the fan during day sleep so I am made for reefer. Still sleep with the fan on when I am home

 

...and never hear your alarm also

 

I think trucking changed me when it comes to sleep. Before becoming a truck driver, I think I would have found it difficult to sleep with any truck engine noise. Now, after watching Netflix/YouTube for one or two hours, I am ready to go to sleep. I am also able to fall asleep much faster. Sure, it probably has a lot to do with lack of sleep, irregular sleep patterns, and long working hours.

For me, it all started in the 8 weeks over-the-road with a trainer. After a couple days I was able to get some sleep while the truck was in motion. I mean, anyone who can sleep while a big and loud truck is in motion, can fall asleep almost anywhere. I’ve also always done reefer and used APUs, so they don’t bother me even a bit. Now—a truck with an air-popping sound every 10 seconds is a whole different story.

 

You know that reefer drivers are oblivious to noise when sleeping until it becomes completely quiet and they hate to see others getting a proper rest, hopefully they do not stick it on cycle. It took a while to get used to no noise and vibrations and am going to enjoy it a bit more.

 

Always set it at -10 Continuous even if the trailer is empty......

 

Would you rather be back faster and hit you?

 

I use to place my lawn mower under my bedroom window and fire it up so I could get some sleep when I was at home.

 

No, I'd prefer he practice backing someplace else.

 

Be sure to loosen the motor mounts a bit, put some glossy slippery belt dressing on the pulleys and belts so they squeal like mad. Also, remove all rubber seals from the engine access doors and bend or loosen the clamps and latches that hold them shut. Knock some holes in the muffler/exhaust while youre at it and loosen those clamps too.

 

Must be the whisper model.