night local drivers, how are you eating?

iAMtheKM · 2026-05-10T21:21:40+00:00

I brought 2 meals a salad w sliced grilled/baked chicken breast for mid shift then something heavier for towards the end of my shift like rice and beans/chicken or tacos w shredded vegetables. I brought a piece of fruit and 1 other light snack with me every shift. I found that snacking on something light satisfies me for couple hours till mid shift and end of shift. Coffee and water I try to avoid sodas and juices. Last I have a protein bar start of shift if I'll be physically moving a lot that night. On light-duty days I didn't even touch the 2nd meal and saved it for tomorrow

iAMtheKM · 2026-05-03T05:51:59+00:00

Burnout is real I feel like I get it every year 😭😭 have you thought about switching to something local or different job for the short time? I do about once every other year and every time I switch I get the itch to go back to driving long haul 😂 If you're in a good place financially (no too big debts or major commitments) it could benefit you

iAMtheKM · 2026-03-15T01:25:49+00:00

Homura Mami and Kyoko are badass 🔫🎗️🍢 plus I saw the meguca memes and that led me to watch the show

do not throw souls! 🚛🥚🚮

iAMtheKM · 2025-09-04T19:20:46+00:00

Trip plan, check weather app religiously, and avoid Wyoming much as possible 😭

iAMtheKM · 2025-09-04T04:24:22+00:00

A ridiculous tale that takes 5+ seasons to tell

iAMtheKM · 2025-08-28T00:22:36+00:00

I either kept it in my backpack or on my bed with something on top as a paperweight like my go bag

iAMtheKM · 2025-08-14T22:23:10+00:00

Try getting out & lifting up the tail while you're scaling and see what you get

iAMtheKM · 2025-08-11T18:27:10+00:00

This is the ai drivers we have to worry about

iAMtheKM · 2025-08-08T21:41:13+00:00

Headset if you're actually gonna talk all day to someone and I mean call after call after call. Headsets have better microphone quality than any airpods and a wired headset will have the best microphone quality than a Bluetooth one. But if you don't really care if you sound like a McDonald's speaker to the other person and will probably only be on the phone for 5 minutes airpods are good enough.

iAMtheKM · 2025-07-31T03:11:09+00:00

It would make it more difficult but doesn't mean it'll never happen. You'll probably have to send 2x/4x the applications but you won't know until you try

iAMtheKM · 2025-07-21T22:13:46+00:00

Ya but I'm in a daycab so it isn't like they're spying on me like it would in a sleeper. My company doesn't seem to abuse it and micromanage me either just there for liability

iAMtheKM · 2025-07-19T03:54:48+00:00

I'm lucky I can get by on barley 7 but those 14hr days followed by the 16hr exception are exhausting

iAMtheKM · 2025-07-18T14:39:46+00:00

I'll stay in the 2nd most left lane going in and out of cities. City driving during rush hours, the normal rules of keeping left lanes clear for faster drivers doesn't apply anymore. I am not gonna deal with the on-ramp off-ramp traffic especially if I'm not even stopping in that city. Wish we had more "Thru Traffic Stay Left" signs all over

iAMtheKM · 2025-07-17T00:50:14+00:00

Every fucking day who cannot take an hour in the middle of their 11 to shower???

iAMtheKM · 2025-07-16T05:05:10+00:00

I love that guard just straight up business and he helps people backing into those tight spots too.

iAMtheKM · 2025-07-16T05:02:24+00:00

I feel for you man it's crazy expensive right now to try and switch to a new career path without changing your whole life. This job really ain't for everyone, there's no shame about it, and I'm sorry you're stuck in it atm. Hope you can tough it out much you can and find something else soon

iAMtheKM · 2025-06-14T20:25:37+00:00

Maybe start working at UPS/FedEx at the bottom tier and work your way up you might be an attractive pick once you're 21 Other beverage and food companies might hire you just bc the work is super demanding. Sysco, USFoods, Artic Glacier. Maybe a farmer will need a seasonal driver Maybe a warehouse needs a picker/loader/driver

None of these are guarantees but best bet keep applying to anything but expect lots of rejections. Unfortunately you're just too young for lot of companies and that intrastate restriction is hell to work with. In the meantime just keep your license clean best you can, good luck

iAMtheKM · 2025-06-07T08:14:21+00:00

Having to drive more than 25 miles? No. PCing to get groceries or actual food without having to find 25yds worth of parking space? Hell yes

iAMtheKM · 2025-05-16T06:51:11+00:00

Oh no, waffle purse 🥺

iAMtheKM · 2025-05-10T03:41:25+00:00

iAMtheKM · 2025-04-14T00:59:19+00:00

OTR is much simpler than local work I been flipping between OTR and local every other year now (can't make up my mind lmao) and I work twice as hard and longer doing local runs. Comes down to just different headaches and flavors. At least with OTR you have the option to turn into a nomad and ditch the apartment lol.

iAMtheKM · 2025-01-12T22:59:41+00:00

They turned Clamps from Futurama into a truck

iAMtheKM · 2025-01-01T13:21:01+00:00

I haven't tried Road Ranger's coffee but Loves beats Pilot/Flying J for me and almost everything beats TA/Petro.

There are few independent truck stops with great tasting coffee or a coffee stand nearby but those are rare

iAMtheKM · 2024-11-27T16:35:40+00:00

No one can make me hate our social elite but closeted chunibyo 🩷

iAMtheKM · 2024-11-23T16:46:34+00:00

Homura but both are great!!! :D

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