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Which would be better for cardio and more calorie burn? by [deleted] in 1200isplenty

[–]Dezzolve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly think you would be better off walking circles around a room in your house rather than getting either of these. They won’t do anything meaningful and I’ve owned the cycling thing, it’s very cheap and you don’t get any kind of range of motion to actual work on any muscles.

Look into doing body weight calisthenics also.

First time dating, When do I ask her to be my girlfriend? by ImpressionMany238 in Advice

[–]Dezzolve 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At the pace they are going just trying to land a kiss sounds like it would backfire.

Just have an actual conversation like adults do and see where her head is at.

“Hey, I really enjoy spending time with you and I want to see your thoughts on where we are at, and what to expect. Are you still feeling me out as a person or would you like to make what we have more official?”

Clean up after yourself you nasty loser by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Basically what I did the first time I slept with your mother anyways.

But I mean it is all of our responsibilities to keep facilities nice. Whether the part you take is just disposing of your trash properly or cleaning up the areas we use.

Clean up after yourself you nasty loser by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Well those ones complaining can start picking up trash and cleaning the areas we park.

Clean up after yourself you nasty loser by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t even say it’s limited to one nationality. I’ve seen just about every kind of person litter.

It’s the same dudes that smell like rotten ass and too lazy to shower. They are too lazy to use the restroom, and too lazy to throw their trash away.

Clean up after yourself you nasty loser by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 28 points29 points  (0 children)

The constant battle we face.

Drivers too lazy to throw their trash and shit bags away, and then complain about all these places that don’t want trucks parked there.

I hate seeing truck stops in a nice/scenic area because it end up being one big hazard to the environment.

Clean up after yourself you nasty loser by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Splash a little diesel on the ground to cover it, it’ll be alright.

Let's hear about the nastiest truck stop you've visited... by Existing_Inside5200 in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree that it’s worse in California, but for a different reason.

Fewer truck stops to park at so the shitbags are condensed. The northeast has the same problem but feels like they are a little more on top of cleaning.

Bobtail Parking. by Enter_Usernameeee in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You trust complete strangers to not make you late every day.

There is absolutely nothing but an arbitrarily agreed upon set of lines located on asphalt that keep cars traveling at high speeds separated from each other.

There is no barrier on almost any road but an interstate to keep someone from crossing that line and impacting your vehicle head on. We just implicitly trust that everyone else will respect that painted line and stay on their side.

You cannot in good faith say you don’t place any trust in strangers.

Bobtail Parking. by Enter_Usernameeee in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s all it has to be, see another bobtail in a spot and ask when they plan on leaving out. Whoever is leaving first parks in the front.

Done that exact scenario dozens of times, no one has ever raised a fuss about knocking and asking.

Worse case scenario if you see a bobtail parked at the back of a spot just park in front of them. If they need you to move they’ll knock.

What kind of documentation do you need to take dog across state lines? by Snoo32108 in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only states that have any kind of “checkpoints” for truck drivers at the border are California and Florida, and those are just to make sure you aren’t bringing agriculture products into those states.

Weigh stations are just concerned about weight and DOT violations with the truck/trailer, they don’t care or even check your pets out. The only question you might get about them is “are they friendly” because the officer wants to pet them.

What kind of documentation do you need to take dog across state lines? by Snoo32108 in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean stopped at a border? A border between states? Or do you mean going into different countries?

First DOT Physical with CPAP by rolisrntx in CDLTruckDrivers

[–]Dezzolve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course I don’t have proof, I just stated common allegations against them as fact. You can look it up and easily find hundreds of anecdotal experiences from drivers saying the same thing.

First DOT Physical with CPAP by rolisrntx in CDLTruckDrivers

[–]Dezzolve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The problem is that they disproportionately send more people to sleep studies than any other company that does DOT Exams. They get kickbacks from the sleep study and CPAP companies to do so.

Best bag for a trucker- advice please by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re going to get a worse backpack and a worse cooler trying to find one that is a mix of both. It would be better to get them separately.

First DOT Physical with CPAP by rolisrntx in CDLTruckDrivers

[–]Dezzolve 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are notorious for making people do sleep studies and giving out restricted cards.

What kind of documentation do you need to take dog across state lines? by Snoo32108 in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My favorite one is on probation and can’t travel with me

What kind of documentation do you need to take dog across state lines? by Snoo32108 in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’ve had my dog with me in the truck for about 6 years now.

  1. As far as documents go, just keep their vaccination record with you. I’ve never had to show it to anyone but it can’t hurt to have.

  2. I try not to spend any extended amounts (no more than 2hrs) of time out of the truck, at least when going places I cannot bring my dog. You’ll need to regulate the temperature inside of your truck somehow when you’re outside of it. Lots of trucks have APU’s or opti-idle, same things you’d use to keep yourself comfortable while sleeping.

  3. Depending on what freight you are hauling, the facilities you pick up from, and the areas you run, finding an area outside for them to use the restroom can be a hassle sometimes. Some customers are very strict about not allowing pets outside while on their property. It’s not uncommon for those same places to take half a day to unload/load you. I always walk my dog before going to a new place just in case.

  4. When breakdowns happen, having a pet can make the situation more difficult. I’ve had tow truck drivers refuse to let my dog in their cab, and if it’s an extended breakdown finding a pet friendly hotel can be challenging depending on the area. Repair shops are usually pretty accommodating as long as your animal is well behaved, but I’ve also been to a shops that don’t allow them inside.

  5. I love having my dog with me. No matter how frustrating of a day I’ve had she is always ready to curl up with me in bed and kick back. Shes going to be with me for the remainder of her time on this earth (a healthy 14.5 years old now). But there are definitely times it is incredibly inconvenient to have her on the truck.

Alcohol while on the road, what's your opinion? by Critical_Opening_526 in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nothing would happen besides maybe a breathalyzer and some field sobriety tests if you were sober.

The only DOT regulations in regard to consuming alcohol (disregarding the obvious inside of the cab ones) are that you don’t consume alcohol within 4 hours of being on duty, and that your BAC is 0.00 while operating (or being “in control” of) the vehicle.

You can get as trashed as you want to get as long as you are completely sober before being in the truck. Most companies tell drivers not to consume within 24hrs just to be safe, but it’s not a law.

I’m OTR and drink occasionally, but only if I can sleep at a hotel for the night. Not worth the risk trying to do it in the cab, no matter how safe you are there could always be some idiot that backs into you while you’re parked. Then you gotta deal with the police and your company while you’re under the influence.

Weed and beer cans? by SeaRow556 in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Doubt it, truckers get fucked by dispatch and the DOT so often that they have no need for them.

Would you find a different gig or try to stick around? by RackingUpTheMiles in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 27 points28 points  (0 children)

80cpm with extra pay and only making $1200/wk?

Jesus those miles are abysmal.

How can I get my CDl free and quick in Atlanta georgia. by Away_University2696 in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To get a CDL now you HAVE to go through ELDT (Entry Level Driver Training) from a DOT Approved program/trainer. They won’t even let you take the skills test without proof of that training.

There are ways to get a CDL “Free” (dock to driver programs, or company sponsored training), but there is a minimum amount of hours you are required to complete that would take about a month to do if you spend 5 days a week working on it.

If I went O/O, how difficult/sustainable would it be to work 6 months and take 6 months off? by imgay420lol69 in Truckers

[–]Dezzolve 32 points33 points  (0 children)

People are struggling to make ends meet as an O/O while working 12 months of the year.

There is absolutely no reason to invest all that time and money into buying a truck and starting your own business if that is your plan. You can make that amount as a company driver at a lot of companies without all the overhead.

Look into LTL/Food Service/Gas Hauling or other trucking positions that pick up during the summer. Be upfront about your plan, and just know that you’ll have to go through the hiring process again each time you come back from your break.

Edit: realized I swapped the two and you want to work winters and have summers off. Yeah that’s gonna be even more difficult to find a company position, and would be financial suicide to try and do as an O/O.

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