TheFirstCrew

Hey, if that guy wanting to DM you wants to communicate on Whatsapp, has an accent, and talks about 1099, then fucking run like hell. And don't entertain shit coming out of Elk City, or anywhere in that region. The only reason he's trying to get ahold of you, is because he knows you're desperate, and is going to bend you over, and run it in dry.

How do truckers stay in shape?

Posted by Glass_Raisin7939@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 306 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

Open deck. Also, don't keep any food within arm's reach while you're driving.

So, what the hell are you supposed to do when literally every truckstop is packed in the evening, there's no rest areas and the ramps are illegal?

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

Thanks, but I can't take credit, lol. I learned it on TTR.

So, what the hell are you supposed to do when literally every truckstop is packed in the evening, there's no rest areas and the ramps are illegal?

Posted by BadamPshh@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 366 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

Get on Zillow, and look for commercial real estate for sale. You can find stores with empty parking lots that way. Kind of a last resort, but could help one day.

How do you guys get your windshield so clean?

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

Raider?

When should I call them? Or should I just have someone pick me up?

Posted by PurppQuotes@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 199 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

No, they gave me authorization to be on that road, and told me the best road to pick up next. Basically, it's CYA. Now I don't have to worry about a ticket, or making a bad situation even worse by getting in even more of a bind. If they didn't want me going down that road, they could come spot me, because that's easier for them than mountains of paperwork when something get torn up by a truck. Boils down to communication.

When should I call them? Or should I just have someone pick me up?

Posted by PurppQuotes@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 199 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

Oh yeah, I used the shit out of Google Maps. But as an interface. I route planned with the atlas, and made the route in Google Maps. More to it than that, but you get the idea.

When should I call them? Or should I just have someone pick me up?

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

Or a higher quality pair of flip flops, and hoof it. You know they need the exercise.

When should I call them? Or should I just have someone pick me up?

Posted by PurppQuotes@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 199 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

No shit! I drove through some "closed to thru traffic" construction on some back roads once. No problem, because I wasn't going through, I was delivering right in that area. But the road I had to turn on was truck restricted. I immediately pulled over and called the cops. That's what you do when route planning doesn't work out. Thing is, "route planning" for most these days is punching an address into Google Maps, putting the truck in "D", and ripping someone's fender mirror off at 35mph on their way out of the Peelot.

Hourly guys, why drive so fast?

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

It technically is, if you get a cop that's smart enough to understand how defrost works.

I’ve got a situation and need help navigating how to handle it.

Posted by UltraPorpoise10@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 37 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

Don't worry about him. I'd just ask the neighbor why, if you're curious. I'd bet ten bucks he had no idea it was bothering anyone.

Feeling pretty depressed, tried to deliver to Toyota plant on Saturday for my appointment time but the laughed in my face and told me to get off their property.

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

>They beg me to take the loads. Do they now?

OTR Drivers, How do you stay in good shape?

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

Take the mentality you already have to open deck. You'll be just fine.

Can you recommend a good headset for talking while driving? My mom is a trucker and I want to get her something for her birthday something if the $60-$80 range

Posted by PartyRooster@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 31 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

Thing is, they were perfect for like one year, eleven months. Then the rubber pad opposite the earphone started breaking, and the microphone stopped staying in place. Like they just completely went to hell over the course of a month.

Can you recommend a good headset for talking while driving? My mom is a trucker and I want to get her something for her birthday something if the $60-$80 range

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

That's what I have now.

Can you recommend a good headset for talking while driving? My mom is a trucker and I want to get her something for her birthday something if the $60-$80 range

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

I have one of those, and you're right about everything. I liked it, but it lasted two years. I use OpenComm Aftershok now, and I really like it. Bone conduction.

His trailer got stuck on a slightly elevated left turn on Campbellton Rd. Atlanta, GA

Posted by Airportcrewww@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 26 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

He can. Our equipment is air ride too. He can also use his hydraulics to raise that trailer. We have everything you have, but ours looks better at the same time.

Working more than 10 hours a day is not normal or healthy

Posted by 162630594@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 381 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

You edited your original comment. If you'd been more clear to begin with, we wouldn't be going around in circles. Anyways, we hire green hats all day everyday. They still walk on making over a hundred grand a year. Kids in their early twenties. Anyone not scared to work can have what I have. This isn't some unattainable unicorn miracle anecdote from bygone times.

Working more than 10 hours a day is not normal or healthy

Posted by 162630594@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 381 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

Oh I see. I worded it wrong. I started in the oilfield fifteen years ago. Took a three year break during those fifteen years, and started a trucking company. Then went back to the oilfield. But what does any of this have to do with anything? The oilfield hasn't changed in fifteen years.

Working more than 10 hours a day is not normal or healthy

Posted by 162630594@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 381 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

WTF are you even talking about? I'm talking about right now. I wasn't even in the oilfield twenty years ago.

Anyone know an actual good phone mount?

Posted by Confident-Till8952@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 12 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

Second the RAM mount. Solid as a rock.

Working more than 10 hours a day is not normal or healthy

Posted by 162630594@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 381 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

I don't have any degrees, and worked in the oilfield for the last fifteen years, with a three year break when I started a trucking company. Why in the world would that sound condescending? I made over $200k per year for the last five years, and six figures for 14 of the last 15 years. Best part? These days, I don't even do much.

If you're merging it's your responsibility to merge safely. You're coming into other people's lane!

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

If I'm in the acceleration lane, I'm already making plans on how to merge. It's easier if everyone just maintains their lane and speed. Doesn't bother me one bit. I'm with OP on this one.

Working more than 10 hours a day is not normal or healthy

Posted by 162630594@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 381 comments

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No, I would not be surprised at all, lol. Farmers as a rule, are incredibly smart. I have utmost respect for them. When I was growing up, we had a feed lot and 800 acres. Nothing huge. Just grew silage corn. When I was trucking, my favorite load ever was some hay from Leola, SD to Kansas. Guy unloaded me at almost midnight, and then we shot the shit for two hours. I enjoyed it so much, I deadheaded back up there to grab another load. I agree whole heartedly with everything you said.

Working more than 10 hours a day is not normal or healthy

Posted by 162630594@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 381 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

You're feeding that guy, and he calls you "generally uneducated". Fucking Reddit.

Working more than 10 hours a day is not normal or healthy

Posted by 162630594@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 381 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

You want a good work-life balance? Then work enough to have a good life.

Working more than 10 hours a day is not normal or healthy

Posted by 162630594@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 381 comments

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Same. I'm barely getting warmed up at ten hours. WTF am I going to do with 14 hours of free time? Part time job I guess? Even with six hours of sleep, that's eight hours twiddling my thumbs.

I put the truck driver in jail..

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

The Constitution doesn't give you rights. You're born with them. The Constitution protects those rights from being infringed on by the federal government. If you were from here, you'd know that.

I put the truck driver in jail..

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

You're definitely not from the US. Easy to tell by the way you talk, and buying MC's is another tip off. Lemme guess...Elk City?

Stranded

Posted by Wizard_with_a_Pipe@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 80 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

Oh shit, you went through my post history and got a lil peanut butter and jealous? You pull a dry van, I'd bet.

Stranded

Posted by Wizard_with_a_Pipe@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 80 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

You haven't been behind the wheel very long if you haven't had at least ten different drivers come to you with their dispatcher on speaker phone to act as a translator, ya fucking rookie.

Train Conductor here with a quick word about headlights

Posted by Oreo112@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 70 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

Alright, you win. Your cool and level headed approach has deflated my asshole balloon.

Train Conductor here with a quick word about headlights

Posted by Oreo112@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 70 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

You're right. There is no reason to flash them, other than to be a dick. But I'm not dimming my brights for a train. I need mine far more than you need yours. I actually have to steer.

Train Conductor here with a quick word about headlights

Posted by Oreo112@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 70 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

You guys are on rails and still crash. Get a grip.

Train Conductor here with a quick word about headlights

Posted by Oreo112@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 70 comments

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TheFirstCrew@reddit

You you don't need them, but we're the assholes? We're trying to drive. You're literally on rails. A truck's brights don't hurt you one bit, because you can close your eyes, look away, whatever. We can't. Your whole post is I'm the main character material.

Stranded

Posted by Wizard_with_a_Pipe@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 80 comments

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