question never been this tired

God, I remember those days. There were 10 drivers for every job, and you were told to do it or clean out your truck. It really was hard back then. I remember one night stopping at the scale on I-65 south of Chicago, and asking the cop to put me out of service, because I would be fired if I wasn't in Frederick, Md. the next morning, after having drove from Lancaster, Pa. to Chicago and spending all day unloading and re loading. With a wife and two young sons at home, there really was no choice at the time. Thank god at least that changed over the years.

 

ok fine then take 3 days off.Swift may like you staying out but highly unlikely they appreciate it

 

Look at the right side of the posts of the drivers who are giving you advice. You will see 34 years, 35 years, 29, 8, 5, etc; years of experience. These drivers have all been there, including myself. I was in intensive care in September of 2010 with congestive heart failure (CHF), diabetes, high blood pressure and 150 pounds overweight. I almost died. When I was 30 years old I was the picture of health. But I kept pushing myself. I became disabled, because you cannot drive with CHF. I was only 53 years old. I went on a strick diet and exercise program, and now I have lost just under 100 pounds, 10 inches on my waist, and more important, I no longer have Diabetes, CHF, high blood pressure, and recently received a 2 year med card for the first time in over 15 years. I wish somebody would have smacked me upside the head when I was younger, and saved me all the trouble I caused myself.
Please do yourself a big favor. Heed the advice of all of the experienced drivers out there and stop playing games with your health. Don't wait until you learn the lesson I had to learn. It's not worth it.
Hope you have a good rest, and be safe out there.

 

The OP needs to take some time off and during that time off read Dave Ramseys book. Being in debt will suck the life out of you.

 

Can someone translate this please

 

Bob, what you're experiencing is "cumulative fatigue", a buildup of stress just like a soldier who's been "on the line" too long. You know, the "1000 yard stare", etc. Like them you need R&R before you lose your effectiveness.... or worse.

Fatigue does wierd things to your mind and body. Back when we ran like idiots we got a more concentrated dose because of the drugs and we didn't sleep atall. You see stuff that isn't there and don't see things that are. Because of the wierd on/off schedule we keep, your natural body functions get all screwed up at the best of times and it rebels. Yours is giving you notice of a pending insurrection. Ignore it and it can kill you.

I've watched a friend burn to death trapped in his cab because he "ran for the company". I've seen friends with complete mental breakdowns because they "ran for the company". Y'know what? The company replaced them with no more thought than you'd give for tossing away a used Kleenex. Listen to management responding to notice of a wreck sometime. The FIRST question is always "Is the truck/load OK?".

As for the woman thing.... yeah, but only if it's the right one. Took me 57 years to find mine. But I have a young friend on our fleet who's got the wrong one. He stays out for a month at a time but she's constantly on the phone whining about money, how hard it is for her to deal with everyday problems while living in his house and driving his car,etc,etc,etc. I hate to answer the phone when I see it's him calling.

Take care of yourself Bob.... ain't nobody else gonna do it for you.

 

I have heard a lot of reasons for someone to have potential HEALTH ISSUES but not for a nice 475 cummins engine

 

I usually stay out a month at a time. On my 34s I usually try to park in a populated area with things to do. After I get some sleep I get out and walk and explore. I get exercise and a break from the truck. Its good for both the physical and mental health.

 

The Op hasn't mentioned his sleep habits, his current weight, or weather he snores at night. His body may be suffering from sleep deprivation due to sleep apnea. I had it for years and never knew it until I had a sleep study done.