See all that snow in Buffalo???

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by joseph1135, Nov 20, 2014.

  1. FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

    1 location that they are hauling snow to is up the height of a 5 storey building and growing , 2 residents of that Nursing home did not survive the evacuation :(
     
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  3. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Condolences to the families of the deceased.

    I read a story about a trucker stuck in the snow for 30 hours. He had TWO granola bars and some bottles of water. How in the world does a truck driver have so LITTLE food in the truck, especially in winter?
     
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  4. stabob

    stabob Heavy Load Member

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    I'm sure he's fine most drivers I see would be just fine if they were a day without food!
     
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  5. Big Jay

    Big Jay Light Load Member

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    I once spent 27 hours in the left lane of US 81 stranded in a blizzard in Nebraska. I had plenty of food, water, winter gear and fuel. Still got to be about the longest 27 hours of my life. Finally got us moving and got up to York and of course 80 was closed. Spent another 24 hours sitting. Amenities of a truckstop looked pretty inviting that day!
     
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  6. ShortBusKid

    ShortBusKid Heavy Load Member

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    Its amazing how good truck stop food is after having been in a situation like that. Not to mention a hot shower!
     
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  7. Brandonpdx

    Brandonpdx Road Train Member

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    oh you talkin about that one guy whose been driving a year and drunk on confidence?
     
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  8. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    And another one that is just starting in a week or so, but is giving all kinds of advice. Telling veteran drivers that they don't know what they are talking about. Asking stupid questions, then arguing with someone trying to help him, not realizing what they are dealing with.
     
  9. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    We have guys like that here? Didn't know that!:biggrin_25522::biggrin_2559:
     
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  10. miss elvee

    miss elvee Heavy Load Member

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    Holy god. :(
     
  11. TLeaHeart

    TLeaHeart Road Train Member

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    people forget that most cities will start to run out of fuel and food in 3 days. Always be prepared.

    A candle in an old fashioned coffee can will keep the chill off, and allow you to melt snow for water in one of your other empty cans.
     
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