What would you say is the hardest part about actually driving a truck?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Timinator351P, Feb 7, 2015.

  1. Mr Ed

    Mr Ed Road Train Member

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    The hardest part for me, was resisting the temptation to jump out of the truck, and beat someone with the stupid stick.
     
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  3. Upright

    Upright Medium Load Member

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    trying to hurry the hell up and get to destination knowing there's a cold beer waiting and some beauties waiting to serve you.
     
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  4. walstib

    walstib Darkstar

    Driving, nothing, they can train monkey's to drive, however, the lifestyle that comes with OTR driving is the part that'll get ya...Being away from family, especially if newly married or have young kids, for most of their lives is a lifestyle that you have to accept...
     
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  5. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Waaaaaaaaa.
     
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  6. Trckdrvr

    Trckdrvr Heavy Load Member

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    They could train anyone to drive one of these things(and have) on a interstate in a straight line..

    Try and keep in mind that delivery of the freight in tight city conditions with low clearance locations and heavy traffic is where a professional driver earns his pay..
     
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  7. Shaggy

    Shaggy Road Train Member

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    The paper towels..... Stretching across to the passenger side floor board trying not to leave coffee stains.
    Get yourself a 2 foot stick with a adjustable claw to hold paper towel firmly.

    If your are not cheap, Get a Shamwow.

    Yes, I'm surely serious. Yes, I like my coffee black, Just like my women.
     
  8. lagbrosdetmi

    lagbrosdetmi Box Monkey

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    Finding a bottle big enough for my **** to fit into.
     
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  9. UKJ

    UKJ Heavy Load Member

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    you sure you just trying to piss? :biggrin_2555:
     
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  10. rockstar_nj

    rockstar_nj Medium Load Member

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    Asking a question on the CB. Good luck getting a single word in.

    Actually driving though, until you remember there's a trailer behind you, remembering that trailer is behind you. Once you're past being that new guy, it's nowhere near as hard as some of these guys say, but I guess I'm also a little weird, I like making those tight turns where a truck shouldn't be going... I'm kind of allowed to ignore most "no trucks" signs.
     
  11. blessedman

    blessedman Light Load Member

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    What's the cross for you are wearing in your photo?

    Just curious.
     
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