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What is the most important piece of advice you would give?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Road2dreams, Jun 30, 2012.

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  1. Jun 30, 2012 #1
    Road2dreams

    Road2dreams Bobtail Member

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    For those of you that have been on the road for a while... what is the most important piece of advice you would give to us new truckers just starting out about life on the road?
     
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  3. Jun 30, 2012 #2
    48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    You've got two ears and one mouth for a reason.

    Best of luck to ya!
     
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  4. Jun 30, 2012 #3
    NYROADIE

    NYROADIE Heavy Load Member

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    NEVER EVER be the fastest one on the road! There is a reason everyone else is slowing down, trust me.
     
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  5. Jun 30, 2012 #4
    Rif Raf McQ

    Rif Raf McQ Light Load Member

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    Have fun and drive safe:biggrin_25520:
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2012 #5
    Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Spend as much time on these boards as you can. While you will never learn all you need to know, you will be miles ahead of your contemporaries and most of your questions will be answered.
     
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  8. Jun 30, 2012 #6
    Dennis_Miller

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    I would say stay away from trucking. Its a nightmare. Be prepared to be ripped off, lied too, lied on, disrespected, insulted, divorced, remarried, divorced again, broke, and smelly. I think I covered them all. If you can handle all that. You will love trucking!!
     
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  9. Jun 30, 2012 #7
    BlackLions

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    Wow... Had some bad experiences I see... :)

    Hopefully it got better...
     
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  10. Jun 30, 2012 #8
    Road2dreams

    Road2dreams Bobtail Member

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    Not to be rude but I have to ask ...If that is how you feel then why do you drive?
     
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  11. Jun 30, 2012 #9
    Dennis_Miller

    Dennis_Miller Light Load Member

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    What are you talking about. I love this gig :)

    You have to pry my fingers off the wheel to get me out.

    So are you saying those things don't happen Mr. Lions?
     
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  12. Jun 30, 2012 #10
    BlackLions

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    They do... Not all and not to everyone but yes they do...
     
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