What do you wish you had on the road?

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by RyanSmurf, May 21, 2008.

  1. elharrison

    elharrison "Iam on my way"

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    +1 on all that:biggrin_25514:
     
  2. MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    it will be 70 channels of flying hook commercials.

    Anyone remember park n view? need I say more?
     
  3. Lurchgs

    Lurchgs Road Train Member

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    oh - so you are looking for things like.. maid service at truck stops, real food, honest brokers, detrafficators, and other imaginary concepts?

    Or maybe built in sound-effects - neighbor's wild party at 04:00, lawn mowers at 06:00, 36 barking dogs, cat fights, and the kids fighting?

    I'm not helping, am I?

    how about consistent rules? Sure, the FMCSA is there, but states also impose their own rules. Why should something change just because you are 1 inch from where you were 2 seconds ago?

    Or, a portable shower.. kinda like a campers shower, that you can mount to the back of your cab on the catwalk.

    an inexpensive - portable - high-def camera system. a driver selectable recycle rate (dump old video after it gets so old) with 6 cameras that are easily mounted/unmounted from trailer and cab. Display all cameras in cab. (I know of such a system now, but it's about $2000)

    An explanation of why they close I-70 EAST of Denver when the weather gets bad, but never close it WEST of Denver. In the mountains.
     
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    EasyMoney Bobtail Member

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    More time to get it done, this 24 hrs in a day thing kinda sucks sometimes!:biggrin_2559:
     
  5. Phil1Fla

    Phil1Fla Light Load Member

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    More sunrise to sunset freight. =to a good night sleep everynight.
     
  6. Harley

    Harley Light Load Member

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    How about a CB that could actually get ahold of emergency personnal because Ch 9 is worthless.

    How about a quality cooler or fridge that doesnt cost $500.

    Signs that tell 4-wheelers NOT to drive next to the rear corner of our trailers.

    A shower card to be used at any truck stop.
     
  7. roadkill4512

    roadkill4512 Medium Load Member

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    A personal masseuse.

    Asian female mid 20s to mid 30s, 5' 4, 110 lbs very strong hands and a desire to please.

    I love a good massage and if she's easy on the eyes and good company that'd be icing on the cake.
     
  8. Phil1Fla

    Phil1Fla Light Load Member

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    You wouldn't want what you say Roadkill. you would have to spend all your time hiding your truck or defending your truck from other drivers. But dream on.:biggrin_25523:
     
  9. witchwaywest

    witchwaywest Medium Load Member

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    I would like to see a device that automatically tints both the windshield and windows by a control on the dash.I have seen something like this that home builders are offering.I am sure the technology could be used in truck glass.Under the federal laws glazing or tinting can be no more than 30%.So one knob on the dash to control tint while driving.When the truck is parked,rather than having to hang towels or curtains for privacy,another knob to change the tint to 100% blockage.Last thing,I always hated night driving while it's raining because of headlight glare.I know there are glasses with a yellow lense to help reduce this problem but maybe that tint could also be incorporated into the windshield with a separate knob.If this idea is good and you become a millionare,feel free to send me a check.
     
  10. AfterShock

    AfterShock Road Train Member

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    Please remit $27.95 to cover the costs of writing that check -- and for postage and handling. We'll get that check right out to you as soon as your idea sells.
    And, seriously?

    I think it should (sell).
    That's a durn good idea.
    I like it.

    Man-0-Man --- would that be a great feature to have when the sun is glarin' right atcha through the driver's side window -- and sometimes reflecting in the mirror -- or what?
    That's the best idea I've heard since heated Moto-Mirrors.

    Well done. :salute::salute::salute::salute: