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Why does Florida suck so hard?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Tb0n3, May 4, 2018.

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  1. May 4, 2018 #1
    Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    Got my first trip to Florida this week and I have to say it's been annoying. Got a sidewall blowout just over the border causing me to miss out on a shower because the truck stops are so scarce. Got to Miami, offloaded, reloaded at US Foundry and the traffic to get out lost me 20 minutes in a mile and a half. And I was really worried about finding a spot anywhere within 2 hours of miamy after 3PM. As a side note; is there something about Florida that just kills tires? It's like a blowout wonderland down here.

    PS More like Mexico Foundry
     
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  3. May 4, 2018 #2
    Ridgeline

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    No problems with Florida, maybe a poor tire or worn out.

    Got to be flexible.
     
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  4. May 4, 2018 #3
    homeskillet

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    Everywhere sucks.

    It is merely a question of degree....
     
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  5. May 4, 2018 #4
    Chinatown

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    Hot roads.
     
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  7. May 4, 2018 #5
    supersnackbar

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    Florida is a destination and tourism state, and also referred to as "heaven's waiting room - east" since all of the blue-hairs retire there and wait to die. (I live there, but up in the northern part of the state, in the Floridian refugee part of the state.

    Florida has some roads that they crushed seashells in with the asphalt..plus, the road absorbs a lot of heat, so tires under heavy loads or old tires suffer from overheating and blow.
     
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  8. May 4, 2018 #6
    RustyBolt

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    And improperly inflated tires. The 2 don't mix.
     
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  9. May 4, 2018 #7
    STexan

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    But they have mostly nice weather. A few breezy days mixed with showers here and there

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  10. May 4, 2018 #8
    Tb0n3

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    Had to fold up my tarps at Port Everglades and the wind was just constant. Not a fun experience. Tried to drag the tarps behind the containers, but the wind just changed direction. :-|
     
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  11. May 4, 2018 #9
    againstthewind

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    wont have to worry about it when it sinks into the ocean lol
     
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  12. May 4, 2018 #10
    Cottonmouth85

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    ....Mexico Foundry...

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