[Mack2]

Dang I think I just learned how to cheat on my logs and I don't even drive yet. :shock:

[Roadhog]

8) Assooo young Grasshoppa....

you missa the point...it no about how to cheat
...it about how you not getta kawt. :P

Knowledge only good when you master applied knowledge.
You must pawktice and lern mastory of this skilz.

He who try to advance too qwicklee ...loose ground. :lol:

[Mack2]

Originally Posted by roadhog

8) Assooo young Grasshoppa....

you missa the point...it no about how to cheat
...it about how you not getta kawt. :P

Knowledge only good when you master applied knowledge.
You must pawktice and lern mastory of this skilz.

He who try to advance too qwicklee ...loose ground. :lol:

I understand the first part. But I sur can't figgure anything out after that. :? :lol:

[golfhobo]

Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago

rookie. :P

:lol: :lol: Yeah.... but no longer a "noobie!" :lol:

What can I say? I was BUSY for the last 30 years!! :shock:

[tdriver1959]

you have to remember the people that redone the regs are probably people that have never driven a truck and dont understand what we go thru.

Yes it is not cheating as my wife says it is "Creative Writing 101" it is just knowing the rules and how to make them work to your advantage.

the naps come in handy when the sun is just starting to come up and the eyes get real tired.

Gee golfhobo didnt know your were a rookie... :lol:

[golfhobo]

Originally Posted by tdriver1959

you have to remember the people that redone the regs are probably people that have never driven a truck and dont understand what we go thru.

And, in most cases are younger that us!! Right out of Skewl!!

Yes it is not cheating as my wife says it is "Creative Writing 101" it is just knowing the rules and how to make them work to your advantage.

"helping THEM help ME!"

the naps come in handy when the sun is just starting to come up and the eyes get real tired.

Gee golfhobo didnt know your were a rookie... :lol:

I'll take that as a compliment! :lol:

Look at my "joined" date. I joined this forum, like most others, when I was starting school and wanting to LEARN what I was getting into! I've learned MORE from this forum than most of my trainers knew, or anyone else I ever "teamed" with! For that, I will be forever gratefull!!

But, I'm also 50 years old, and have driven more miles back and forth across this country than SOME of the professional drivers here! I was a "professional" driver BEFORE I got into Trucking!!

Within my 4 short weeks of "team training," I whittled that beast down to the size of a sports car! :lol: I SAID, and PROVED, that I could drive anything on wheels LONG before I got "sanctioned" by the powers that be.

I'm ex-military, and tho I never spent a night in a foxhole, I've got combat wings, and "special survival training." [read POW training] I'm not "skeered" of nuttin! (including jumping out of a perfectly good airplane!)

I believe in, and am sometimes vocal about the need for, brass balls to do this job! I am not shy about saying that, if you ain't cut the apron strings yet, you need to stay home with Mama!! :shock: :lol:

I call 'em as I see 'em! "Rookie" is a state of mind! If you're gonna drive on MY highway, "Lead, follow or get out of my way!" :lol:

Just a guess, but by your login, I would assume that you were BORN in 1959? My sister was born in '60. Me? 1956. You KNOW where I'm coming from. Let's ROLL!! :lol:

[Fozzy]

Drivers cheat logs, they cheat themselves.. and of course, then have no idea why they are seen as fools and suckers by their own management...

[Roadhog]

:lol:

[silvan]

Originally Posted by tdriver1959

the regs have made it almost impossible to stop and lay your head down for 30-45 mins. those power naps does a person good.

Amen to that. I can't rant enough about how many times I had to keep pushing myself up the road because of that damn 14 hour clock. I never drove so tired as I did after that changed.

Fortunately, I don't have to worry as much about it anymore. At least while they're still making auto parts in America. How long can this job last? I'm not that optimistic, I'm afraid. I'm hoping at least two years.

Fingers crossed.

[Mack2]

Originally Posted by golfhobo

Your NUTS as in crazy.