What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    I also forgot to add earlier , i got 2 kids that gave me the arm pump today... the first one was a little boy waiting on the edge of the road for the school bus as i was driving by ...

    2nd one was awesome.. sitting in parking lot of my home depot delivery, waiting for traffic to clear out so i could move, and out of the corner of my eye i see some people moving....i look over and there is mom and dad with their little boy , looking directly at me , must have been maybe 4 or 5 years old , giving me the arm pump....

    People walking by , cars moving everywhere, u better believe i honked the horn good and hard... his face lit up with a huge smile and mom and dad waved at me and were smiling and laughing as well....

    Pretty sure i scared the #### out of a couple folks that were walking by and the one dude trying to park his truck was convinved i was honking at him , as he gave me a death stare as i rolled by....but i dont care, i always honk for the kids , they make this job worth it
     
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  3. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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  4. Wasted Thyme

    Wasted Thyme Road Train Member

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    So I am curious. I'm trying to decide between T680, Cascadia, and a Pete. Sorry, not sure what model of the Pete. I'm looking for the best "livable" sleeper area for two people. As my fiancé wants to be out with me a majority of the time. From the people here at work that have some knowledge. They say the FL has the bigger sleeper, but the Pete has the bigger bunk. What would you guys pick of the three if you had to choose one of them and would be bringing a spouse?
     
  5. JolliRoger

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    Often we get the chance to make some ones day a little better. Felt good to be 'That nice truck driver".
     
  6. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    I sometimes think it makes my day more than the little kids.... It is little moments like that where u could share mutual joy and forget about all the bs out here even for a couple seconds..... I think the kids are the only ones that are happy to see us most the time
     
  7. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Freightliner first
    Kw second
    Pete, no.
     
  8. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    Pete's ride better but have a narrower cab. But that was an older pete, idk what they are like now. I own a cascadia, I would go with it. But if your going to sleep with your girl, maybe bed size is the most important. She should get her CDL, double up on the money?
     
  9. JolliRoger

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    Millionaire biker who always wanted to be a hotshot trucker... Just did do it...
    But, the numbers, no doors?
     
  10. Blu_Ogre

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    Prime guy giving a tour of a new Pete giving comparisons to his previous Cascadia.


    One thing to confirm is what size sleeper. Some of the fleets that do heavy haul run short sleepers. They are about a foot shorter in length than a standard fleet. may be ok for a solo but could not recommend for a couple.
     
  11. 77fib77

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    Lamo Prime, giant dragons on the side of the truck. And a piss poor coat of arms.
     
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