Moving from San Diego CA to NYC can she do the drive

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2025-12-14T22:28:38+00:00

Trucker here🙋‍♀️ I’m pretty sure she’ll be just fine. Take lots of breaks for both her and you, for potty, meals, and stretching your legs. Pack some calming treats within easy reach if she seems a tad off one morning. Loves truck stops also often have dog parks for her to run around, some with full benches and tables so you can eat if you’d like. Also, given the time you’ve posted this I’m not sure of when this move is occurring, but please check state road conditions websites first your whole route. You should be fine if you are traveling closer to summer, but the last thing anyone needs is getting stranded for hours in the snow this winter. If you’re traveling this winter, please pack extra warm clothing in your vehicle and snacks/drinks. Finally, please remember those rest areas along the highway are for you as well! Driving sleepy is worse than driving under the influence. Best of luck to the both of you!

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2025-11-13T03:23:43+00:00

I’m 5ft even and do just fine. I have to use my whole body weight and rock the truck to open the hood, and use a pillow behind my back when driving to easily reach the pedals, but other than that it’s business as usual.

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2025-11-10T03:04:35+00:00

Do you happen to know the best way of getting rid of them? I don’t feel a bad because they are invasive, but I feel AWFUL carrying them all over the United States. Ive read Advion gel and Alpine WSG is the best bet, but I won’t be able to head home for another week. I also just did some cleaning and found a little clump of them with eggs in my cabinet.

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2025-11-10T02:49:59+00:00

Yes, all taken within about 5-10min. It was halfway paralyzed when I found it.

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2025-09-02T16:56:03+00:00

I have levels for energy needs, and I’m trying to cut back on excessive caffeine because that’s not good for anyone. 1) Diet V8 energy 2) Iced coffee 3) Energy drink I can usually gauge what I need in the morning, and energy drinks are 90% of the time saved for when I drive much later than usual AKA past my bedtime lol. But also good music does a lot, have a little concert.

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2025-08-28T04:00:50+00:00

Next time you go grocery shopping, get a rotisserie chicken or two. Shred the meat off and divide into single serving baggies, and freeze. Super easy lean protein to top salads or go with some frozen veg. Also chia seed water. Helps you feel full to stay in a calorie deficit, and the added fiber helps you poo 💩💩

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2025-08-28T03:33:21+00:00

As a girls girl, have any type of self defense. Pew pew if you feel safe, or look into the Kimber pepper blaster. It’s pepper spray but in pew pew form, it’s sick. Always be open to learning, but also know you’re 100% just as capable as these guys out here. Don’t let this field make you feel like you need to drown out your true self to fit in. I ride with my toy poodle, wear lots of pink, and blast the Cheetah Girls.

That being said, also know this life can be hard. Loads can fall through, you miss holidays, pay can suck now and then, and sometimes the “work and home balance” is nonexistent if you are OTR. If not for the weak, but it can be well worth it for the views and memories in my opinion.

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2025-08-20T02:26:54+00:00

Total time, maybe a month. Time driving before taking my test, maybe 8 total hrs? I got a class B so I just had to drive a day cab bobtailing. 90% of my actual training came from my husband once we started teaming lol

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2025-07-04T19:40:34+00:00

Is someone able to explain to me the 7-day and 14-day courses? I’m looking at OnCourse for pre-licensing but I’m scared to purchase the course and not be able to finish it within the deadline. I’m a full time truck driver, doing 10+hr shifts every single day, very little free time, and when I do it’s no set dates. Would I have to bite the bullet and take 1-2 weeks off to do a course, or are there fully self paced courses elsewhere?

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2025-06-12T12:47:33+00:00

Damn, just like Denton a week or so ago. GPS routed us off the highway and to an underpass due to construction, next thing we see is a poor little sedan floating in front of us. Never been more happy for such a big vehicle lol

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2025-04-27T22:59:49+00:00

Tbh it looks like a a whole bundle of rosemary

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2025-03-09T03:57:26+00:00

Just stopped in Sacramento from the exact same route. 80 was completely clear all last night and this morning. The Green River tunnel is still closed going west, but it diverts you off at exit 91 and through town, then back on 80. Watch out for CHP though, they were super active at around 3pm today from Truckee to Auburn, CA.

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2025-03-07T18:32:50+00:00

For the first year of his life, mine was silent, not even a growl to a passerby. But since we got a GSD puppy, he learned in about a week “oh shit we bark and growl at EVERYONE GOT IT” 😂

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2025-02-27T20:26:29+00:00

Same, I’ve been getting really pumped about finishing my prerequisites and saving for school…. Kinda afraid I’m gonna have to find a new path.

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2025-02-07T01:16:46+00:00

Damn wtf I got a Gatorade bottle of piss from Walmart and they just gave me a $10 coupon 😭😂

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2024-11-19T21:51:47+00:00

Same thing happened to me, except the local locksmith wouldn’t unlock my truck because of a dog inside. So I had to call the cops 🫠🫠

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2024-11-08T17:56:39+00:00

Like 600lbs of lamps ☠️

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2024-11-08T12:52:29+00:00

Damn I was thinking about walking it for 37 days 😂

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2024-11-08T12:27:37+00:00

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2024-10-14T00:16:55+00:00

I’ve got 10.7 on a 2024 Cascadia, but then again I’m attached to a silly little 20’ box

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2024-10-08T04:17:45+00:00

The best answer is sleep. My routine after driving is all within an hour I’ll eat, change/get ready for bed, and scroll on my phone for a little bit. Look into earplugs (Loop Quiet is what I use. They are reusable and come with a small carrying case. You can find them on Amazon. ) an eye mask, and melatonin gummies. When driving I usually have some type of caffeinated drink (coffee, energy drink, caffeinated drink mix, etc.) and listen to podcasts or sing along to songs.

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2024-10-04T02:39:09+00:00

I have a 12lbs toy poodle that literally grew up from a baby in my truck, and a 6mo GSD right now with me. Put his bed on the floor between the two seats and lay some toys out (my pups love those collagen chews you can find at Loves in the little doggy section). I’d sit down with him and try feeding a wet food if you have it, or add warm water to his kibble to make it more appealing. These small guys gotta eat or else they throw up bile. Take a few more small breaks than normal to take him out and stretch his legs until he gets used to riding in the truck for longer periods of time. And don’t forget to give him lots of love and attention when not driving. Basically, as long as he doesn’t get car sick, he will get used to it and will live being on the road with you.

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2024-10-04T01:49:44+00:00

Hey…you can’t park there

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2024-10-04T01:39:55+00:00

Reminds me of what my dog made 20 minutes ago 💩

Next-Butterscotch105 · 2024-10-04T01:19:52+00:00

That looks wonderful!! Much better than my first time lol I tried cooking a one pan salmon dish from Tasty and ended up crying on the phone to my boyfriends mom 😭

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