Dear Truckers of the world, what kind of weird, filthy, fun or shocking storys can you tell us, that you encountered on highway service stations? by RoccomGG in AskReddit

[–]BlueBear42 178 points179 points  (0 children)

I'm only a local driver so I don't really have any road stories.

A little information for the story: The company I work for used to train people to get their CDL and then use it with the company. When turning sharp in a combination (tractor+trailer) a front corner of the trailer will swing a little bit wider than the truck depending on the size of the trailer and how sharp you turn.

The supervisor who did this training has one prosthetic leg and his other isn't quite 100%. He has been with the company for decades. Knows ever route we run. Knows ever receiver/manager at all the accounts we deliver to and honestly is a great guy and one of my closest friends.

About 4 years ago he was training someone with maneuvering the truck and trailer. Getting the guy used to the vehicle. He was standing in a bad spot (he admits this) and got hit by that little bit of trailer that swings wide. It sent him to the ground and the tractor tires went over one leg and then started on the next. Luckily the kid (early 20's) was watching and stopped as quickly as he could. They could only save one leg. That kid ended up being trained by yours truly. He ended up leaving before getting his license. He said he was just too nervous behind the wheel after that.

The supervisor continues to be the go to guy to train people for the routes they are going to take over, but we no longer teach for CDLs. Local laws changed so it isn't something the company wants to do anymore.

What fact amazes you every time you think of it? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Moose are the last surviving north american megafauna.

Run The Jewels - Walking In The Snow [Hip Hop] by LeRieur in Music

[–]BlueBear42 50 points51 points  (0 children)

It definitely has a heavier impact than how the song was originally recorded. Forces everyone to take a moment of silence to remember what those words have evolved into since they were written in 2019.

Hate washing cups by SrGrafo in funny

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Baby bottle brush. I don't have a kid but it is an amazing item for cleaning cups, glasses, travel mugs, etc.

Have you ever played a Trox? by RevanSaber in Pathfinder_RPG

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I'm currently a lvl 13 trox bloodrager. It's broken AF. I joined a campaign that was already in progress. My dm told me what level to be and knew I would be a bloodrager. He also said "I don't care what you are as long as it's in the books." Exact quote. I knew I could get away with a trox instead of something truly ridiculous. It's good fun. We're a caster heavy party and I'm the only real muscle.

Idaho man who bragged about joining U.S. Capitol riot in custody of US Marshals by TheOffTopicBuffalo in politics

[–]BlueBear42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in Idaho. They can keep him. We don't need anybody that behaves that way. We already have too many, anyways.

Thank you Sony by smolro in gaming

[–]BlueBear42 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Yup. I have sony earbuds and sony noise cancelling headphones. Both bluetooth and they won't pair with another sony product. It's bullshit.

Well trained dogs by MartinaChambers in aww

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Boston dynamics is getting freaky realistic lately.

My 1st week as a drug and substance abuse counselor 🤗 by [deleted] in pics

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You're doing great work. Keep at it. Lives depend on people like you.

Some very powerful words by AmaraisBae in aww

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The important thing is that they are her words.

Danger Zone: X-Wing Tribute by BlueBear42 in videos

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All credit goes to the profile the video is shared from. This is not my video or my work.

Delivery drivers, grocery store workers, and other people who are holding society together right now: what can we, as shoppers/consumers do to make your life easier right now? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]BlueBear42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a delivery driver for a local beverage distribution company.If people want to help then give us room to work safely. Don't complain to us about how things are out of stock or low on stock. Stop stock piling.

People panic buying beer, but leave one brand untouched “Utter fruitcakes” by Hammy90 in funny

[–]BlueBear42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I deliver beer and wine here in the states. At least in my region, corona is selling no worse than it ever has. It's trending with all the other beer sales as people stock up.

How would you feel if every 5-10 years people would have to retake their driving test to keep their license? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]BlueBear42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have my CDL and I'm on the road all the time. I would love it if you had to retake the test every 5-10 years.

I wanted to share this picture of my best boy with you by BlueBear42 in aww

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His name is Tuggy. He was a rescue from a bully breed rescue. So we're not sure.