I've driven 2 years otr, 12 months flatbed, the rest dry van.
I'm thinking of switching to reefers, but I'm concerned about the transition period, of getting used to sleeping with a reefer, nose and vibration.
For you experienced reefer guys, was the transition difficult? Any suggestions appreciated. TYIA.
Sleeping w/reefer hard to get used to it?
Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by Blue Zombie Trucker, Sep 20, 2020.
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The best is to run it on continuous, not stop and start when you are trying to sleepnorthstarfire0693, drh72, alds and 5 others Thank this.
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I use ear plugs. The grenand white ones from Walmart wprk very well. I have no problem hearing the alarm from my cell phone to wake up.
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My carrier units just purr back there on continuous It actually helps me sleep..
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I like the reefer running it actually puts me to sleep. Its always best to run the reefer on continuous when your sleeping. Reason being is if the reefer fails to start on start and stop you can have a temp claim. If the engine noise bothers you I think you will eventually get used to itnorthstarfire0693, alds, Trucker61016 and 4 others Thank this.
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Thanks, guys. Does the driver have a choice of continuous or cycle? I mean, isn't that spec'd on the BoL by the shipper?
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You gotta run the reefer what the bol says.Blue Zombie Trucker Thanks this.
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I sleep better with reefer. When I was on hometime didn't sleep as good. When I got back to the truck slept like baby.
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Think twice before going reefer. Alot of overnight runs, midnight deliveries, alot more time sitting in the docks, more lumpers, alot less drop n hook, trailer washouts, and issues with the reefer itself like break down headaches. I did reefer for 7 years and this was my experience.Speed_Drums and Blue Zombie Trucker Thank this.
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Honestly in my opinion, reefers now days aren’t any louder than the APU you or your parking spot neighbors have.
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