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Sleepers in OTR trucks

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Highwayhamburger, Jun 17, 2016.

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  1. Jun 17, 2016 #1
    Highwayhamburger

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    I heard someone mention "Sleeper cabs". I googled them and saw some beds behind the truckers seat, etc. Is that standard in trucking? Do most or all companies have those. I would much rather sleep on a mattress than in a chair.
     
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  3. Jun 17, 2016 #2
    Balakov100

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    You can not be serious?

    If you are expected to stay out (OTR/Regional) you will have a sleeper.
    Some will let you stay in hotels and reimburse, but not that common.

    No company worth working for will expect you to sleep in drivers seat.
     
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  4. Jun 17, 2016 #3
    Highwayhamburger

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    Are they comfortable?
     
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  5. Jun 17, 2016 #4
    CruisingAlong

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    I sleep better in my truck than I do at home.
     
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  7. Jun 17, 2016 #5
    Balakov100

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    Think it will really depend on the mattress.



    I do as well.
    But think it's more that I'm more used to the bed in my truck.
     
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  8. Jun 17, 2016 #6
    Highwayhamburger

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    so you put your own mattress back there. what size is it? a twin?
     
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  9. Jun 17, 2016 #7
    Balakov100

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    No
    Size depends on truck.
     
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  10. Jun 17, 2016 #8
    austinmike

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    Twin sheet fits most sleeper mattresses. If the mattress is shot tell em you want a new one. If they say no drag the old one out and set it on fire lol.
     
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  11. Jun 17, 2016 #9
    TB John

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    Go to the website of the truck manufacturer, they all have pretty good photos of their sleeper cabs
     
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  12. Jun 17, 2016 #10
    TB John

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    If you are a student you will be in the upper berth of a condo setup. Mattress is generally narrower and thinner. It's also hotter upstairs. Hope you're not a big fellow.
     
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