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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 06:19 AM Original message |
I'm a trucker. Ask me anything about trucking, |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 06:23 AM Response to Original message |
1. I'll let Parche copycat this one, but I must ask, |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 06:27 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Any time I'm in Chicago at rush hour |
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zanne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 06:44 AM Response to Original message |
3. Do you have a sleeper cab? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 06:49 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. I drive both a sleeper cab and a day cab |
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Catsbrains (352 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 06:52 AM Response to Original message |
5. Do you pick up hitch hikers? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 06:55 AM Response to Reply #5 |
6. I have in the past, but I don't do that anymore |
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Catsbrains (352 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 07:02 AM Response to Reply #6 |
7. Picked up any weirdos? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 07:05 AM Response to Reply #7 |
8. Not really |
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Catsbrains (352 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 07:07 AM Response to Reply #8 |
9. That's pretty interesting. I'll bet most people haven't met people such as these. |
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grannylib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 10:19 AM Response to Reply #5 |
84. That's what I was going to ask; I used to do a lot of hitching and |
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shanine (322 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 07:07 AM Response to Original message |
10. Anything, huh? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 07:12 AM Response to Reply #10 |
11. I haven't seen that one, but I've seen a lot of trucks with murals |
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Catsbrains (352 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 07:15 AM Response to Reply #11 |
12. What would your mural look like? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 07:19 AM Response to Reply #12 |
14. Probably a nature scene like you'd see out west. |
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shanine (322 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 07:18 AM Response to Reply #11 |
13. Yes it was an independent |
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yellowcanine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 07:43 AM Response to Original message |
15. My Dad and his brothers and my Grandfather were all truckers. It is one |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 07:51 AM Response to Reply #15 |
16. I've heard of those two stick deals |
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yellowcanine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 07:59 AM Response to Reply #16 |
17. It wasn't long distance trucking that was the hardest on my Dad. He had |
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wain (803 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 08:54 AM Response to Original message |
18. What can car drivers do to help truck drivers while on the road? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 09:02 AM Response to Reply #18 |
19. Just give us plenty of room, wain |
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wain (803 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 09:12 AM Response to Reply #19 |
20. Thanks, Droopy |
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KG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 09:24 AM Response to Original message |
21. is it true what they say about those truck-stop cuties? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 12:30 PM Response to Reply #21 |
28. I've never gotten laid at a truck stop. |
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Frank Cannon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 09:35 AM Response to Original message |
22. What is a "Jake Brake"? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 12:36 PM Response to Reply #22 |
29. Jake brakes are also referred to as engine brakes |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 09:08 PM Response to Reply #29 |
48. Basically a Jake Brake vents engine compression. |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 12:57 PM Response to Reply #29 |
105. Is that what you're doing when we hear that "BRWAAAAAAAAH brabrabraBRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH" |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #105 |
106. Yes, hence the reason for the anti-engine brake laws in little towns |
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Pithlet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:23 PM Response to Reply #106 |
109. Makes sense. Thanks. |
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Bluzmann57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 10:03 AM Response to Original message |
23. Why are truckers who are not otr always in such a hurry? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 12:40 PM Response to Reply #23 |
30. They just want to do their job and go home like everyone else |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
24. Have you read "Uncommon Carriers" by John McPhee? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 12:41 PM Response to Reply #24 |
32. Nope. I'll have to check it out. Sounds interesting. |
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IzaSparrow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 10:55 AM Response to Original message |
25. do you ever drive with your pants off? nt |
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IzaSparrow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 10:56 AM Response to Reply #25 |
26. how many times per day do you honk your airhorn... |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 12:42 PM Response to Reply #26 |
33. No and none. |
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HeresyLives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
27. What does it cost |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 12:44 PM Response to Reply #27 |
34. For a truck with a 200 gallon fuel tank capacity |
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Bennyboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 12:41 PM Response to Original message |
31. Is the correct order really "Weed, whites and wine"? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 12:46 PM Response to Reply #31 |
35. You can do whatever you want, but my pee is clean |
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Bennyboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 01:03 PM Response to Reply #35 |
36. Have you been from Tuscon to Tucumcari? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 01:07 PM Response to Reply #36 |
37. I've been through those two places. |
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BeachBaby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 01:07 PM Response to Original message |
38. Do you speed up when I'm trying to pass you? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 01:13 PM Response to Reply #38 |
39. I got the cruise set, baby |
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Robb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
40. I've often wondered if it's frustrating |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 01:54 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. You get used to it |
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auntAgonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
41. Here's one for you Droopy ... Did you ever |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 01:59 PM Response to Reply #41 |
44. Yes, I have done that exactly that |
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auntAgonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 02:01 PM Response to Reply #44 |
46. absolutely!! not for the weak hearted that's for sure! |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 02:08 PM Response to Reply #46 |
47. There are times when I miss some things about trucking |
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alphafemale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-29-08 02:37 AM Response to Reply #41 |
125. My hubby tells one of waking up to the sight of a truck backing up toward him. |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
43. What in the world ever became of Sweet Jane? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 02:00 PM Response to Reply #43 |
45. Sorry, I don't get the references. |
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Bennyboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 10:26 PM Response to Reply #45 |
56. Livin on Reds, vitamin C and cocaine..... |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 10:01 AM Response to Reply #45 |
79. Okay, sorry ... It was a reference to the Grateful Dead song "Truckin." |
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Ishoutandscream2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 09:42 PM Response to Original message |
49. This has been very educational. Thanks. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
50. can you take a pet along on your trips? nt |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:02 AM Response to Reply #50 |
59. A lot of truckers do that |
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Hobarticus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 09:51 PM Response to Original message |
51. Owner-operator, or fleet? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:05 AM Response to Reply #51 |
60. I'm a company driver |
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littlebit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 10:01 PM Response to Original message |
52. You have been driving |
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Hobarticus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 10:13 PM Response to Reply #52 |
54. How's business going for you? eom |
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littlebit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 10:15 AM Response to Reply #54 |
81. We are doing ok. |
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Hobarticus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 11:49 AM Response to Reply #81 |
92. Good to hear. America needs truckers! eom |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:08 AM Response to Reply #52 |
61. I run mainly in Ohio now days |
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littlebit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 10:17 AM Response to Reply #61 |
83. That's a sweet little run. |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 11:43 AM Response to Reply #83 |
87. Not drop and hook. Gotta unload the trailer myself. |
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littlebit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 11:55 AM Response to Reply #87 |
97. That's cool |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 10:12 PM Response to Original message |
53. That song Convey - I'm guessing you truckers thought it was a dumb song too |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:12 AM Response to Reply #53 |
63. That was before my time |
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Robeson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 10:16 PM Response to Original message |
55. Maybe you could give some people a few tips for the road... |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:19 AM Response to Reply #55 |
64. Most truckers do not like cars to hang around them |
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kentauros (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
57. How about this one: Whatever happened to the "threat" of Mexican truckers |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:22 AM Response to Reply #57 |
65. I don't think they are allowed to operate beyond the border yet |
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littlebit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 10:22 AM Response to Reply #65 |
86. Certain carriers can operate inside the US. |
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kentauros (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 12:27 PM Response to Reply #86 |
103. Okay, thanks for the information |
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littlebit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 12:40 PM Response to Reply #103 |
104. Your welcome |
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nytemare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-27-08 10:32 PM Response to Original message |
58. Do people who hang out in your "no zone" tick you off? |
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auntAgonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:10 AM Response to Reply #58 |
62. good rule of thumb, if he you can't see his mirrors, he cannot see you. n/t |
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nytemare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 07:45 AM Response to Reply #62 |
69. Yep |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:24 AM Response to Reply #58 |
66. They irritate me |
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asteroid2003QQ47 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:40 AM Response to Original message |
67. Are you a REAL truck driver? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:55 AM Response to Reply #67 |
68. I have no idea what you are talking about |
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asteroid2003QQ47 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-29-08 02:59 AM Response to Reply #68 |
126. Than you're not a REAL truck driver! |
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meegbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 07:48 AM Response to Original message |
70. I have a question about rest stops, but they'd lock the thread |
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littlebit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 11:58 AM Response to Reply #70 |
99. The answer is..... |
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Beer Snob-50 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 07:51 AM Response to Original message |
71. is there really a law about paying a trucker in 10 days |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 09:31 AM Response to Reply #71 |
74. I don't know of any such law |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 09:05 AM Response to Original message |
72. My dad was a trucker too |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 09:31 AM Response to Reply #72 |
75. Thanks, CatWoman |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 09:07 AM Response to Original message |
73. About how many miles do you cover in a month? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 09:35 AM Response to Reply #73 |
76. I team drive for part of my route now days |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 10:19 AM Response to Reply #76 |
85. Where does your route cover? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 11:45 AM Response to Reply #85 |
88. I run from Dayton, Ohio to Cleveland, Ohio every night. |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 12:20 PM Response to Reply #88 |
102. Dayton is where my novel takes place. |
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Inchworm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 09:43 AM Response to Original message |
77. What do lumpers charge nowadays? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 09:49 AM Response to Reply #77 |
78. It's been a while since I've had to deal with a lumper |
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LynzM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
80. Hey Droopy... |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 11:47 AM Response to Reply #80 |
90. I've conditioned myself to sleep during the day |
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chemenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 10:15 AM Response to Original message |
82. Why aren't you in front of the Capitol Building in D.C. today |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 11:49 AM Response to Reply #82 |
93. Because I have to work |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
89. How mad do you get when you're obviously trying to keep a steady pace |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 11:52 AM Response to Reply #89 |
94. You get over it after a while |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 11:54 AM Response to Reply #94 |
96. I figured as much |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 12:05 PM Response to Reply #96 |
101. We appreciate it, DS1 |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
91. Have you ever met CW McCall? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 11:52 AM Response to Reply #91 |
95. Nope |
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NoGOPZone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
98. Which state has the worst drivers? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 12:03 PM Response to Reply #98 |
100. New Jersey drivers pay the highest insurance premiums in the country |
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CBGLuthier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
107. Do J.B. Hunt drivers still have the reputation of being the worst truck drivers on the road? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:28 PM Response to Reply #107 |
110. A lot of trucking companies hire straight out of trucking school |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:36 PM Response to Reply #110 |
112. They also aggressively recruited in the downsizing Army of the early 90's |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 03:02 PM Response to Reply #107 |
118. I heard Swift holds the title... |
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semillama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
108. My brother just became a trucker. He'd appreciate if I asked you |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:35 PM Response to Reply #108 |
111. Just give us plenty of room |
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semillama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-29-08 07:47 AM Response to Reply #111 |
127. Great advice. Wish everyone was as aware of trucks as I've become |
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Tommy_Carcetti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:38 PM Response to Original message |
113. Do you own a trucker's hat? |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 01:42 PM Response to Reply #113 |
114. Nope, I'm a non-hat wearin' trucker these days |
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Westegg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 02:17 PM Response to Original message |
115. How's gas prices impacted your life? And follow-up question... |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 02:59 PM Response to Original message |
116. If you see my husband out on the road, would you tell him something? |
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Miss Carly (296 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 03:02 PM Response to Original message |
117. how much does it cost to fill your rig, and how far can you drive on a full tank? |
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Robeson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 09:46 PM Response to Original message |
119. Kick. Cool thread with great info. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 09:51 PM Response to Original message |
120. you spoke earlier of hitchhikers |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 10:17 PM Response to Original message |
121. Do you know very many gay truckers? |
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IDemo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
122. Have you sent any of these out the cab? |
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kskiska (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
123. What's the most interesting thing you've seen when passing a car? |
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CC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-28-08 11:41 PM Response to Reply #123 |
124. They can see you right down to your |
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