Topic: Hey Trucker guy
Anonymous A started this discussion 3 years ago #106,732
When you drive just the tractor around without a trailer, is it super powerful and fast since it has no load to pull? Always wondered that.
The Trucker !QvVrhza48. joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 5 minutes later[^] [v] #1,199,486
Not really, it's pretty much the same speed and power, but you can go a little faster. Without a trailer, you can definitely go up a hill a lot faster.
Some companies have their trucks set at certain speeds, so you'll go the same speed with or without a trailer.
Some companies have their trucks set at certain speeds, so you'll go the same speed with or without a trailer.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 3 years ago, 7 minutes later, 12 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,488
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 4 minutes later, 17 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,489
@1,199,486 (The Trucker !QvVrhza48.)
What's the fastest you've gone downhill? I got at least 90 in Colorado on a stretch I was familiar with.
What's the fastest you've gone downhill? I got at least 90 in Colorado on a stretch I was familiar with.
Meta !Sober//iZs joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 51 seconds later, 18 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,490
@1,199,486 (The Trucker !QvVrhza48.)
Sometimes in driving I get really mad at you big rig ni🅱️🅱️as for driving slow as shit and blocking shit up all the time with your 50 foot trailers, and then I remember how happy I am that I have stuff on store shelves I can buy.
Thank you for your service! 😊
Fuck military discounts, stores need to offer CDL discounts instead because you guys are the real heroes working long lonely hours to keep America going.
Sometimes in driving I get really mad at you big rig ni🅱️🅱️as for driving slow as shit and blocking shit up all the time with your 50 foot trailers, and then I remember how happy I am that I have stuff on store shelves I can buy.
Thank you for your service! 😊
Fuck military discounts, stores need to offer CDL discounts instead because you guys are the real heroes working long lonely hours to keep America going.
The Trucker !QvVrhza48. replied with this 3 years ago, 11 minutes later, 30 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,493
@1,199,488 (A)
> I see. Damn, I had high hopes for drag racing.
We consider it drag racing when you get two trucks running side by side at nearly the same speed. Neither wants to give any leeway to the other, and they are the ones that hold up traffic.
@1,199,489 (C)
I've gone as fast as 90-95. I try not to overdo it so I don't burn up my brakes. That jake brake don't always hold you back.
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
I'm sorry Meta, I'll try to let you go around next time!
Usually we go the slowest when loaded and going uphill. When I'm loaded with between 45,000 and 50,000 pounds of sheetrock, I drag ass on steep uphills and my speed will be anywhere from 15 to 20 mph.
There are a few places that offer cdl discounts, like hotels and some restaurants. There used to be a lot of them, but they are getting rare to find.
Let's not leave the military out, they are more heroes than we are. 👍👍
> I see. Damn, I had high hopes for drag racing.
We consider it drag racing when you get two trucks running side by side at nearly the same speed. Neither wants to give any leeway to the other, and they are the ones that hold up traffic.
@1,199,489 (C)
I've gone as fast as 90-95. I try not to overdo it so I don't burn up my brakes. That jake brake don't always hold you back.
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
I'm sorry Meta, I'll try to let you go around next time!
Usually we go the slowest when loaded and going uphill. When I'm loaded with between 45,000 and 50,000 pounds of sheetrock, I drag ass on steep uphills and my speed will be anywhere from 15 to 20 mph.
There are a few places that offer cdl discounts, like hotels and some restaurants. There used to be a lot of them, but they are getting rare to find.
Let's not leave the military out, they are more heroes than we are. 👍👍
Meta !Sober//iZs replied with this 3 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,504
@previous (The Trucker !QvVrhza48.)
I really like it when you guys haul ass down I10 at like 80.
One thing I wonder - I notice in heavy traffic when it's hard to get merged on the freeway, 18 wheelers are usually the most courteous about letting people in front of them. Why is that? Are you worried about tapping someone's bumper and getting sued? Trucks too slow to close up the gap? Are big rig drivers just that nice? Not complaining at all but I always wondered why 🤔
I really like it when you guys haul ass down I10 at like 80.
One thing I wonder - I notice in heavy traffic when it's hard to get merged on the freeway, 18 wheelers are usually the most courteous about letting people in front of them. Why is that? Are you worried about tapping someone's bumper and getting sued? Trucks too slow to close up the gap? Are big rig drivers just that nice? Not complaining at all but I always wondered why 🤔
boof joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 2 hours later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,515
Say, have you ever delivered string beans? String beans to Utah tonight?
The Trucker !QvVrhza48. replied with this 3 years ago, 8 hours later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,549
@1,199,504 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Yeah, for the most part, we being nice, but sometimes being nice bites us in the ass. Either I'll move over to let you in, then you sit there and ride beside me, no matter how long I have my turn signal on. That irritates the piss out of me.
Or I'll move over and the impatient assholes behind me will jump in the right lane, get behind you just to get in front of me, and usually other cars follow.
I'll only be worried about tapping the bumper in front of me if I'm at fault. I have a dash camera and if you're the one at fault, I have proof. I've pissed off enough people that they get in front of me and brake check me. Stupidest thing to do to an 18 wheeler.
We can keep the gap closed, but that just ups our chance of rear ending someone.
Yeah, for the most part, we being nice, but sometimes being nice bites us in the ass. Either I'll move over to let you in, then you sit there and ride beside me, no matter how long I have my turn signal on. That irritates the piss out of me.
Or I'll move over and the impatient assholes behind me will jump in the right lane, get behind you just to get in front of me, and usually other cars follow.
I'll only be worried about tapping the bumper in front of me if I'm at fault. I have a dash camera and if you're the one at fault, I have proof. I've pissed off enough people that they get in front of me and brake check me. Stupidest thing to do to an 18 wheeler.
We can keep the gap closed, but that just ups our chance of rear ending someone.
The Trucker !QvVrhza48. double-posted this 3 years ago, 2 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,550
@1,199,515 (boof)
Never delivered string beans, but have picked up a load of cherries in Washington state and took it to Florida.
I don't run all 48 states anymore. I now only do the southeast. Every once in a while I'll go to Texas, Missouri or Iowa.
Never delivered string beans, but have picked up a load of cherries in Washington state and took it to Florida.
I don't run all 48 states anymore. I now only do the southeast. Every once in a while I'll go to Texas, Missouri or Iowa.
Meta !Sober//iZs replied with this 3 years ago, 2 hours later, 14 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,567
@1,199,549 (The Trucker !QvVrhza48.)
Yeah I try not to ride on the side of 18 wheelers because my odds of winning in a collision aren't good. Maybe the Texas Traffic Code says you have to yield to me if you want to change lanes but Newton's Laws disagree and guess which one is always enforced?
Yeah I try not to ride on the side of 18 wheelers because my odds of winning in a collision aren't good. Maybe the Texas Traffic Code says you have to yield to me if you want to change lanes but Newton's Laws disagree and guess which one is always enforced?
The Trucker !QvVrhza48. replied with this 3 years ago, 33 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,575
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Well technically, if you're coming on the interstate, you're the one who's supposed to yield. I'll usually ease up on the pedal and slow a bit if I can't move over. The people I love are the ones who are up ahead a little ways, and all they have to do is move over and go... but nooooooo, all of a sudden they hit their brakes and let me pass. Then once they get out there, they pass me and give me the finger.
Hey, dickhead, you had plenty of room.... lol 🙄🙄🙄
But between the traffic law and newton's law, I'll go with newton's... you would be on the losing side of things if something goes wrong.
Well technically, if you're coming on the interstate, you're the one who's supposed to yield. I'll usually ease up on the pedal and slow a bit if I can't move over. The people I love are the ones who are up ahead a little ways, and all they have to do is move over and go... but nooooooo, all of a sudden they hit their brakes and let me pass. Then once they get out there, they pass me and give me the finger.
Hey, dickhead, you had plenty of room.... lol 🙄🙄🙄
But between the traffic law and newton's law, I'll go with newton's... you would be on the losing side of things if something goes wrong.
The Trucker !QvVrhza48. double-posted this 3 years ago, 3 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,576
@1,199,567 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Think I read your first line wrong. If I want to move over into the lane you're already in, then yes, I have to yield to you.
Think I read your first line wrong. If I want to move over into the lane you're already in, then yes, I have to yield to you.
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 54 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,579
Wholesome topic.
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 1 hour later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,590
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boof replied with this 3 years ago, 35 minutes later, 19 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,599
you know the dude has got a good full box of fuck books in the cab
The Trucker !QvVrhza48. replied with this 3 years ago, 1 hour later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,614
@previous (boof)
Actually no... I got pornhub for that now! No more cluttered truck filled with fuck books!
Actually no... I got pornhub for that now! No more cluttered truck filled with fuck books!
Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 28 minutes later, 22 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,627
@1,199,549 (The Trucker !QvVrhza48.)i just don't like when y'all suddenly need to pass the other truck going uphill on a 2 lane highway. shit takes forever and half the time they wait until right as i'm about to pass both of them to turn on the signal and jump in front of me. i'd have been gone in a few seconds, but nah
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The Trucker !QvVrhza48. replied with this 3 years ago, 1 hour later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,642
@previous (I)
I can't control what the other drivers do, but if I have to pass, I'll wait until there's no one coming, or the next vehicle is still a good ways back.
I can't control what the other drivers do, but if I have to pass, I'll wait until there's no one coming, or the next vehicle is still a good ways back.
shelly joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 4 minutes later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,199,644
@1,199,614 (The Trucker !QvVrhza48.)
> Actually no... I got pornhub for that now! No more cluttered truck filled with fuck books!
whew, modern marvels of trucking
> Actually no... I got pornhub for that now! No more cluttered truck filled with fuck books!
whew, modern marvels of trucking