Rest Area Shake Downs

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Criminey Jade, Sep 12, 2015.

  1. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    Stopping in rest areas isn't the norm here, if directed to do so where the law is sent up I would or if it has some space for a brief stop.. I don't use them too much in general. Why ?
     
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  3. icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    Rest areas are great for, man I gotta pee, oh sweet, a rest area. Beyond that, I prefer the truck stops.
     
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  4. truckon

    truckon Swamp Thing

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    I'll take just about anything over a truck stop.
     
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  5. scythe08

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    I've seen them do it in Indiana before. I'd be madder than he'll if one of them some me up to try an do an inspection. It wouldn't be pleasant
     
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  6. dca

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    you like rest area's ? go for it .. There worse then some truck stops. plus there aren't any showers but hey, I'm sure you've got that figured out.
     
  7. sdaniel

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    be ready for a complete inspection once your break is over.
     
  8. HalpinUout

    HalpinUout Road Train Member

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    Sorry I'm on a 34 hour restart
     
  9. icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    Truck stops are fine. I treat them like a contaminated alien planet. Don't breathe in too heavily. Don't stay too long. And have a strong decontamination protocol. I lysol spray my shoes and then do a quick squirt of hand sanitizer upon entry to the space tractor.

    Today at loves I fueled up, then ran inside to take a leak and grab my receipt. As I'm washing my hands a rather ugly feller walks out of a stall, doesn't wash his hands, then I see him fondling the hot dog station tongs and bun drawer. Disgusting.
     
  10. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    If everyone parked in the same area we'd all be screwed, there's room for everybody.
     
  11. truckon

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    Middle of the day is the best time to grab a quick clean shower.

    TS's are full of newbies and megas waiting to back into you.

    I'll take my quiet hideaways. Besides I like good food. You dont find that in a truck stop.
     
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