Spence don't let the BBR and the CB Rambo's get to you. Here is something that happened to me when I was driving. I was running with a couple of my friends and we were running at out in WY at the company mandated 68 per hour. Allof a sudden a PRIME blows by us and goes hey Florilli see what happens when you get a real truck tell the boss man to turn you up. Evidently used to drive for them sice he knew the company channel since that is were we were at. Next thing we hear is OH F^^^ then about 2 mins later there is that very same Prime truck in the Median on its side. While he was being a BBR and trying to make us mad a nice herd of ELK decided to cross the road in front of him. Because he was NOT KEEPING HIS EYES ON THE ROAD AHEAD OF HIM HE WAS NOW IN THE MEDIAN AND HIS LOAD WAS ALL OVER THE PLACE. Just remember this you are the one in charge of your truck you do not feel safe then do not do it. If something did not feel safe to me I would not do it.

 

Please excuse my ignorance. But, what do these initials mean: BBR, IMHO?

 

BBR = Billy Big Rigger
IMHO = In My Honest Opinion

 

Thank you spencerian.

 

Listen to these guys! You are doing the right thing. Those speed limits are there for a reason. This world is full of impatient people these days. Everyone wants to get there now. Just keep up the good work man!

 

When I was in CDL school, the best advice my instructor ever gave me was this: "Don't let ANYONE but YOU drive YOUR truck!"

I don't like getting stuck behind a slow truck, and if they wouldn't pull the last minute 1mph pass when they see me barreling down on them, I WOULDN'T.

But, with the above exception, I NEVER blame the driver for going slow! I figure either his truck is GOVERNED, or his load is HEAVY. It is MY job to get in the passing lane before I get "stuck." And I do it VERY well!

Sometimes, I just figure he is being cautious.... and I figure he's got the RIGHT to do so! I'm not getting paid to drive HIS truck.

 

Good Job Spencerian, Kudos, you get a smiley face sticker , just think them guys going 10mph faster will gain in 10 hours 100 miles but that 100 miles can cost from $50 to $5000 or more depending on the tickets or the accidents they get. I think the defected ones know who you are, the 5 star driver that their not..... your okay, keep it up , good job...

 

PUT THE HAMMER DOWN.......................................

 

..................before you hurt yourself :lol:

 

believe it or not reading your post put me at ease cuz this shows me it is possible for me to drive safely and not be doing a bad job. cuz i intend to do the same.