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Leaving the truck stop on a budget!

Posted by multipletrees89@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 141 comments

I had a lot of fun in Cedar Rapids Iowa as a Canadian!! Juts trying to prove you can explore and have fun on the road! ☺️

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nasdawg77@reddit

My wife and I team and we always use our day down to go on adventure and get out of the truck. We will Uber some where. Walk around usually eat maybe Walmart and come back to the truck. It is good to get away we are in our truck all the time
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Safe-Quality-8995@reddit

You’re beautiful !
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Cmnzgy@reddit

I didn’t understand a word she spoke.
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Like my voice or the fact that I’m saying to leave the truck stop?
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bimbeauxnegative@reddit

Fucked up to leave Steven behind like that :(
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SnooRecipes781@reddit

Want to team? 🤣
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Crazy-Cracka@reddit

😍😍
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bostonbean@reddit

Truck Stops are for OTR Truckers not silly twits riding around for sillyness.
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

lol I can’t tell if you’re joking or not
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Fan-_-@reddit

Having a foldable electric bike is a really good perk
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camthesoupman@reddit

As a native Cedar Rapidian, I'm so glad you got to check out TCR! They have wonderful shows there all year round! I wish there was more you could see on your layover/reset here, but I know that the city is still working on building up. Safe travels!
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

There was a point in the video where I said “I biked passed this in the summer!” It’s because I actually did 80 km in that town once before! 55 miles or so! I picked up from GM and since then have actually never been back! Whenever I go through that area, I know that there’s a good theatre in Minneapolis and I try to see something at the Guthrie Theatre. 🎭 But I knew that I wasn’t going make it that far and then I remembered I saw a playhouse performing little shop horrors and I thought to myself. I wonder if they were running a show right now…. So you live in Cedar Rapids? Have you seen theatre there?
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camthesoupman@reddit

Holy crap, thank you for the award! I've never had one before! And yes, I live in Cedar Rapids. I have seen Cinderella here, but it was at the Paramount theatre and not TCR. It was a couple years ago and a Ukrainian troupe was touring and stopped here. It was amazing and they did a fantastic performance! Im glad you had a nice layover in our city though!
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mrockracing@reddit

Instructions unclear, was taken by Uber Driver and sacrificed.
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Hahahha that was the best 😂 where are you!?! I’ll come rescue you
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Farmhand30-06@reddit

Looked like fun. I have haven’t been stuck in a truck stop for the weekend or a reset for a long time, but it sucks. Glad you found interesting stuff to see and do. Even in Iowa, lol.
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Serious_Nectarine_23@reddit

I was fortunate enough to do a shutdown near the Grand Canyon. It was 12 dollars round trip from my truck. I splurged and spent 100 dollars on the jeep tour.
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6eden9@reddit

i was able to go see the alamo once
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dorkwingduck@reddit

Did they let you see into the basement? I hear that's the best part...
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

I’m sorry … what basement! People Pay to see a basement?? Is that a trap?
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BrainGoesPop@reddit

The basement is a really cool blackbox theater.
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MrD3a7h@reddit

Do you remember it?
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DukeBradford2@reddit

Where’s the basement
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MantisShrimpUpTop@reddit

THE STARS AT NIGHT, ARE BIG AND BRIGHT
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Aimless_Nobody@reddit

Did Large Marge send you?
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Omg that’s awesome!! I hope I get freight there!!
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Safe_Fail_568@reddit

You have to get something going through there. For instance, going from Dallas/Ft. Worth to Salt Lake City, you can totally make that happen for yourself, if you’re working for a smaller company that doesn’t micro-manage you
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Some_Victory_5499@reddit

So pretty
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

The theater? Or the flying j truck stop lol
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Some_Victory_5499@reddit

The young lady is pretty
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

lol thanks! I’m 36 though so I’m getting up there
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Some_Victory_5499@reddit

You don't usually find pretty ladies driving truck. In my twenty years driving truck, I never seen a lady as pretty as you
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Some_Victory_5499@reddit

You are at the perfect age for being beautiful
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Mr_Noody@reddit

I also need my beautiful sleep.
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Does it make you beautiful
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dorkwingduck@reddit

It makes them feel beautiful, that's what counts...
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

🤭😝🤣🤣🤣
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ohgeebus_notagain@reddit

Come on Lunchpad... *Let's Get BEAUTIFUL!!!*
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Decorus_Somes@reddit

I absolutely pulled over to watch a lightning storm while traveling through the desert one night. It was beautiful and awe inspiring and I just wanted to watch it for a bit. I'm glad you get to enjoy stuff like this
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Rispetto@reddit

okay but why is the steering wheel on the wrong side??
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Are you British?
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Rispetto@reddit

At the start of your video the steering wheel is on the right side 😂 I realize the video is likely just reversed, but it caught my attention
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Sea-Arm8704@reddit

What you eat for your lunch & dinner? Which truck stop do you like the most?
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Primedirector3@reddit

I do stuff like this all the time. Half the reason for being O/O is getting to explore the country and get paid doing it.
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Eatmymustardsauce@reddit

Boring people get bored. Stay free my friend.
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Are you in that neck of the woods?
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Eatmymustardsauce@reddit

I run all over the upper midwest. Based out of Fargo.
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LucHighwalker@reddit

Pretty trucker who's not dead inside? Obviously this is ai. /s
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Aaaaaahhhhhhahahhahahahha omgggg 😆🤣😆 sometimes I’m not pretty when I don’t have makeup or good sleep
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PackagingMSU@reddit

I travel a lot for work. Not in a truck. I do wander a lot of random places around the country. Sometimes, it's pretty cool.
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Around the United States? Or farther? Are you a pilot?
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PackagingMSU@reddit

Mostly the USA. But have gone to Brazil and to a few different Asian countries. I am an engineer for a unique kind of package. I do customer visits and help troubleshoot problems.
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Alarming_Star_6549@reddit

For the guys saying sleep is free, why are you even working. Ya gotta treat yourself a little and we all get around. There history everywhere in this country and great food. Uber or lyft yourself out and enjoy something.
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Antique_Resolve4687@reddit

>why are you even working We live in a society that forces you to work just to exist and I haven’t worked up the courage to actually kill myself yet
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Awesome!! I love your avatar’s hair! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my little adventure! If you’re a driver too, I hope you get out and explore here and there when you can… I know it can’t happen every night obviously and some days are just too tiring that you want to sleep But I’ve been dreaming about getting to that playhouse ever since the summer! And I’m so happy that I did because afterwards I found out that a lot of the actors are just students and volunteers and don’t actually get paid for their time
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DreamsServedSoft@reddit

funny I know many people who don’t work and they aren’t even homeless
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LucHighwalker@reddit

This is the most accurate answer.
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bobmonkeyclown@reddit

Sleep is free. Working out is free (okay it was was almost $1k in weights but its free after). I do the latter, then do the former.  Between walking the dog 1-2 hours on weekdays (2-3 on weekends) and 2-3 hours of lifting weights every day (except thursday), don't have much desire to go travel around.  
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Hahah I like to be fit too, that’s why I travel with the bike, I actually clocked 6,000km of biking out of the truck this summer … I coupled, fitness and exploring!! Didn’t have to pay for a single Uber or Lyft … until the weather got cold 🥶
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BoostedLexus@reddit

And leave the truckstop's beautiful aroma of piss soaked concrete!? I think not!
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Baaaaahahahhahahhaa oomggggg 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Jonas_Venture_Sr@reddit

It has hotdogs, it has coke, and it has tall grass where I can throw my piss bottles. Why would I need to go anywhere else?
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Broad_Abalone5376@reddit

Your enthusiasm is really refreshing!
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Haha it’s the caffeine!!
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Pinnacle_Nucflash@reddit

I work up in CR; glad you had a chance to catch a show and have a nice time in this neck of the woods! Also I didn’t realize that show was playing - will have to check it out.
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Omgggg please! I can’t see enough great things about it and it’s also done by a lot of people who are students and just volunteers… I learned afterwards to keep the tickets that inexpensive. The actors are actually not getting paid.
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onepickoff@reddit

I usually opt for casinos and bars
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Ek49ten@reddit

Good on you for getting out girl! It's just a mindset most of the time. Be careful in some places though...
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heebro@reddit

Had my third and final encounter with a lot lizard in Cedar Rapids. Adventures abound!
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Lollll the final one!! What happened to her!?!?
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Devilishish13@reddit

Assuming a female…nice! lol😊
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truckin4theN8ion@reddit

Why leave the Truck stop when you can get  guys or dolls for less than 60 bucks
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Lolllll omg do you mean a lot lizard 🦎 XD
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Rispetto@reddit

Are male lot lizards a thing? I don't know I've never seen one here in Ontario
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LucHighwalker@reddit

If you go to Memphis, you'll see all kinds. Male, female, female with dick, male with tits, teeth, no teeth, missing limbs, whatever you fancy.
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Devilishish13@reddit

Lamar ave I believe…it was crazy! Like 9am in the morning…I was like “is this a hooker parade”…wrecker driver told me “just wait until dark”…naw…I’m out. Couple of old timers said a lot of truckers get killed out there
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Rispetto@reddit

Forget bird watching. Lizard watching sounds way more entertaining as something to do when I retire.
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truckin4theN8ion@reddit

Me in memphis: "Are you from Tennese? Because youre the only ten I see ;)  "   Proceeds to get stabbed by gender ambiguous meth head.
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petit_cochon@reddit

You should apply to work at the tourism board.
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dorkwingduck@reddit

I've been local for years, but I'm subbing in for a sleeper gig for the rest of the week. I might see if I can rustle up some extra cash out there on the lots...
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truckin4theN8ion@reddit

Just make sure you wrap it. It being; your Willie, your eyes, and your nose.
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muck2profit@reddit

When i was with swift I could drop the trailer and bob tail around. Now im in a chemical tanker and can't do that at all!
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GivemesomeBahrain@reddit

One of my coworkers told me I was crazy for dropping a loaded trailer at a Love's in a decent area so I could grab groceries.
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muck2profit@reddit

Most trailer has GPS And it's locked.
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GivemesomeBahrain@reddit

His thing is it's against company policy as if another driver is going to be petty enough to call it in. I'd just deny it even if they went nuclear and sent photo evidence.
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muck2profit@reddit

Wow, that's some hall monitors stuff
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GivemesomeBahrain@reddit

He said he doesn't like drivers watching at the terminals as if I should care about drivers who are too lazy to clean their own trucks laughing as I sweep mine out. Fuck em.
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Laurens_hubby10@reddit

One time I parked in Grand Junction, CO and had a great time. I got an Uber ride to a Mexican restaurant. I had been stuck in Vail Pass for about a day and had to shovel the truck out. Anyway, my Uber driver should have been a tour guide. He picked me up from the Mexican restaurant and gave me a tour of Grand Junction, and Palisades where I learned that Palisades CO are known for their peaches and sweet corn. His son worked at a distillery. At midnight he dropped me back off at my truck. I had a basket of peaches, liquor and just an awesome time. This was many years ago, but I had a great time. If you ever go through Flagstaff, AZ you must go to Bart’s Steakhouse across from the Little America Sinclair travel stop. They have dinner and a show. The wait staff put on a Vaudeville like show and they sing. It’s quite the experience and the food is good.
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Fordluver@reddit

I spent $100 last night on food. Never leaving again… or until I see a restaurant that I want to try
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GivemesomeBahrain@reddit

Tendies are getting expensive.
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GivemesomeBahrain@reddit

I used to be reticent to spend money. After becoming a trucker, I've taken hometime in new places and spent money on a variety of things I enjoy. It makes a job I enjoy that much better. Happy to see you're making the best of things!
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GivemesomeBahrain@reddit

I used to be reticent to spend money. After becoming a trucker, I've taken hometime in new places and spent money on a variety of things I enjoy. It makes a job I enjoy that much better. Happy to see you're making the best of things!
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ItsMe3140@reddit

I'm from CR, TCR is a wonderful thing to have here in town! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
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Deadbeatdone@reddit

It was amazing when I was otr to see places. But now that I've settled down I went on my first trip to Hawaii couple weeks ago and it seemed like my entire perception of the world got rocked. Like "you mean to tell me back when I had no bills and was living out of my truck instead of spending all my money on strippers and blackjack I could have afforded to have a VERY comfortable trip to hawaii for half the price?" I genuinely didn't know i could do that. And now that I know what its like I could have done it save money on a hotel and stayed in a tent and fished and snorkeled and drink on a beach that isn't in brackish water and fucking mosquitoes everywhere.
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Safe_Fail_568@reddit

Well how much did you spend, how much was your trip?
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Deadbeatdone@reddit

Me and my gf split it 1250 for the hotel and flight then maybe 1000 for extra shit like snorkeling on tours and manta ray night dive. Could have just used a kayak for a fraction of the price. Luau was over priced show was good but the food was better at side of the road barbecue stands. Also the weather was great only rained once and it wasn't a problem could have legit used a tent instead of a hotel tho it did have a nice view.
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LH2man@reddit

Broke down just outside of Boston once and they couldn’t get parts until the next day. Instead of staying in the rooms we bought a 24 hour pass for the T and took the train right into Boston. Walked and shopped around Quincy Market, had a great dinner at an Irish pub, then bar hopped a little bit and walked around before heading back to the hotel. I saw we because I run team. So normally we don’t get a lot of downtime and it was a treat to do something like this.
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LH2man@reddit

Broke down just outside of Boston once and they couldn’t get parts until the next day. Instead of staying in the rooms we bought a 24 hour pass for the T and took the train right into Boston. Walked and shopped around Quincy Market, had a great dinner at an Irish pub, then bar hopped a little bit and walked around before heading back to the hotel. I say we because I run team. So normally we don’t get a lot of downtime and it was a treat to do something like this.
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Day-Dream1@reddit

I try to leave the truck stops whenever im close to anything within walking distance or a short Uber ride. Its refreshing to know that other truckers do the same and not just spend their time rotting away in the bunk. You live once, enjoy it!
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Ok_Internet_5058@reddit

canada, eh?
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Confident-Ear-9388@reddit

Man you're a really exciting trucker! I actually feel your same enthusiasm. I don't know how to hang out with you, but if I saw you, I would. I don't enjoy sitting around at the truck stops and try to find any low key way to get out of there. If I go back over the road again, i'm gonna make a habit to try to talk to some other truck drivers to come with me. A lot of my adventures would always try to go to award winning restaurants, especially those featured in the show Diners, Drive ins and dives. I want to the Battle of San Jacinto park, the french quarter in New Orleans, downtown Charleston SC nightlife, downtown Nashville nightlife, a collection of Casino rewards cards ( by going), tons of downtown exploring in Houston. and a few places hiking. Speaking of budgets, some of the larger cities have bus routes.So it makes it easier and cheaper to go places.
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Late-Statistician690@reddit

This is dope. Very nice.
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SeaRow556@reddit

I cant leave my truck unattended.....
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Do you have animals?
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SeaRow556@reddit

No, nature of cargo most of the time so its a blanket prohibition company wide. Can leave to do essential tasks
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Responsible-Tune7514@reddit

You could and probably should make a youtube channel all about things to do while on the road as a trucker.
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sk8zero0619@reddit

You make trucking fun again. Please post everywhere you go. I've been all over pushing flat, seen nothing, but this makes me wonder if its more than cranking out miles everyday
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12clrush@reddit

I’m a trucker, and also a musician and musical theater lover. Unless you were given express permission, you really should not be recording a live performance and definitely shouldn’t be sharing it online.
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

I totally get that but that’s why I just left it to small clips to promote the people to go see it
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631_Exuberant_Bias@reddit

Iowinning
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Ahahah that’s the best!! I haven’t heard that one before!! 🤭
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OldFoot3@reddit

What a great video, glad you had a good time. Would watch other videos - please post again!
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AxCtSolChi@reddit

Love your content sis!!!!! The smartest thing you can do as a trucker is live in your truck. Save money and build up retirement. Smart woman here yall pay attention 😎💯
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imadestarwars@reddit

SOOO FUNNNNN!
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Meltedwhisky@reddit

This is awesome and fun
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paulbunyanshat@reddit

I always get so excited to see your posts!
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mrbojanglez69@reddit

Damn thats crazy you show up on my front page and youre in my hometown!
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

Are you going to see the play!?? Did I inspire you to go there?
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mrbojanglez69@reddit

I should but im on the road till the 21st, havent been there since the flood in 2008 tbh
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Alive_to_Thrive5@reddit

Good for you for getting out of the truck to enjoy yourself! Looks fun 😊
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Socketz11@reddit

If you can ever find a parking space near NYC that is where I crawl out of my sleeper to eat. Food in NYC is worth the hassle of commuting in. Chinatown in San Fran is another must go when I get a load into the Bay area. Badlands in SD is another great daytrip. A Vegas buffet in a real casino is also a nice treat if you are OTR, just avoid Circus Circus, Luxor, or Excalibur you are better off eating cat food than cheaping out at that trough. Other than what I mentioned, I prefer just to get a hotel room with running water and a flushing toilet if I have some downtime. I run pretty hard and keep super busy so sleep supercedes all excursions except the food stuff. I try to spoil myself when I know the food is worth it.
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greedybanker3@reddit

me and my team mate went to the uss constitution and sam afams brewery on our 34. it was a tad tough cause of the timing. but we made it work. tired at the end though. barely slept either of us.
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jarrodandrewwalker@reddit

Having e-bikes, having a national gym membership and being able to door dash real groceries to a truck would've made my time OTR so much better
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

You don’t do it anymore?
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jarrodandrewwalker@reddit

No ma'am--local, home daily oil field work now 😁
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ChoomBurner@reddit

That's awesome! Stay safe and keep enjoying life ✌🏻
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

It’s the best way to live!! You only get one!
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Laffenor@reddit

Hurrah, a multipletree post! It's been too long! I love weekends, resets and long layovers on my long trips throughout Europe. I will most definitely get out of my truck and visit whatever nearby locations there is. I've spent three separate weekends in Pisa, visiting the tower and walking the town. I've spent two full days on the beaches and town of Trapani, Sicily. A full week, not once, but twice, in the second biggest city of Bosnia-Hercegovina waiting for the sender to get the critical, time sensitive cargo to pass inspection while I'm touring the area with full pay and hotel covered. A weekend in a small town on the perimeter of Paris at the height of covid, sharing the French castles and parks with noone but the locals. A layover in Rome, walking the streets and dining at night, and walking past the Colosseum before departing the next morning. The list goes on.
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idontknowhowtopark@reddit

I like going hiking when I can
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xccoach4ever@reddit

Glad you are still having fun out on the road. 👍
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Candid-Elevator7860@reddit

Currently stuck in Council Bluffs IA at the Pilot truck stop, I can't go anywhere don't have Uber on my phone yet, it's cold outside don't like Live shows etc, I'd rather drive to the Mall Bob tail and catch a movie or some real Mexican food etc,I usually don't tell Americans I'm from Toronto etc, ppl start talking about how great it is to have "free health care" and that the "Orange man" can get the "51 first" state maybe?  🤔
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MuphDiesel@reddit

Sleep is free
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stephenforbes@reddit

I'm all for leaving the truck stop during resets and have never once regretted the decision.
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kndwy@reddit

No thanks! I’ll take the sleep for free 🤣
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DragonsHelm@reddit

When I was OTR and shut down near a big city for a reset, I would catch a bus to downtown wherever I was. I would explore and take pics! Also I would pack a lunch from my truck so I ended up spending very little out of pocket for my journey.
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Superb-Photograph529@reddit

Which one of y'all didn't secure your phone while dealing with a reptile of the night?
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perrinsyelloweyes@reddit

Visit the pizza shops in nyc while you’re around there. So many great ones. Ride shares are $ but it’s worth it
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multipletrees89@reddit (OP)

I actually did get a bike around in the summertime through New York City when I had the truck there!! I was so happy to actually get there and have a reset!! So I got to have beer 🍻 with the pizza 🍕
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perrinsyelloweyes@reddit

Even better with 🍺. John’s on bleeker was unbelievable! If you ever stop near New Haven ct make the tour there also. You are 100% right for getting out of the truck. Have fun!
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ler7421@reddit

God bless Steve, you, and your amazing attitude.
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TimothyLux@reddit

This is the way. Love it!
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