Social Scene on the Road

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by uncheels0022, Apr 17, 2015.

  1. uncheels0022

    uncheels0022 Bobtail Member

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    Hi Everyone, I would like to find out what interests yall have while out on the road, and would love your feedback. Here are some questions I have:
    -how do you find other drivers in the same location as you for getting together during your break? Is this an interest of most drivers?
    -how do you communicate with local drivers to ask questions about work related questions like a local repair shops, or the best rest stop in the area, or even social topics like cool places to eat at, and where most drivers like to hang out?
    -how do drivers keep in touch with other drivers on the road, is it through mobile applications, social networks, or do most prefer the simple phone call?

    I am asking these questions because I work in the industry, and would like to get you, the drivers input, on what your priorities are out on the road. Obviously, work is first, but do most drivers share an interest in wanting to connect with other drivers while out on the road?

    All feedback is welcome, and would love suggestions on better questions to ask!
     
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  3. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    Most drivers these days seem to want to stay
    To themselves. There loners by nature.
     
  4. uncheels0022

    uncheels0022 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the response. I would love to get the input of those that are social on the road, or at least want to be!
     
  5. uncheels0022

    uncheels0022 Bobtail Member

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    I just came across something similar, and wanted to pass along a website that seems to be working on helping drivers meet when while taking a break: *spam spam spammy link removed*
     
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  6. marineman227

    marineman227 Dock Waterer

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    lol nice way to peddle your own site but this site pretty much covers everything you were asking about.
     
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  7. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    curious, are you looking for team drivers ?
     
  8. uncheels0022

    uncheels0022 Bobtail Member

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    Hi Marine Man, Yes, this forum is an incredible site for so many topics, but what I want to find out is if drivers are interested in connecting with other drivers when they are out on the road, able to communicate in real time, and find others in their immediate area through the app, rather than having to check back to a website all the time. Trying to gage interest since I hear drivers asking for more social setting when taking a break etc.
     
  9. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I hate dealing with no good truck drivers.
     
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  10. Chewbongka

    Chewbongka Light Load Member

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    I think this is better than an app, plus some receivers/shippers require one.
    They are not going to text you on a app when its your turn at the dock.

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  11. hunted

    hunted Medium Load Member

    Been running all day with these drivers on the road last thing I want to do on my break is look at more. Best part of the day is finding a parking spot where the drivers are quiet close the drapes grab a hot shower cause that 10hr break goes real quick
     
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