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Originally Posted by Douglas
I would like to think that driving at night (until dawn) would have many advantages. One thing I'm already aware of is there is a lot less traffic. I'd also like to think more weigh stations would be closed (I might be wrong on this), and also it being a bit easier to find a parking spot at truck stops during the day. It also seems like there'd be a lower chance of getting robbed during the day as well.
But are there any negative sides to night driving? Are there a lot less loads that need to be delivered at night? Driving in rain during night is probably a greater hazard than rain during the day.
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negatives are many.
like the weather. you will be MORE focused then ever, watching for spin outs in the dark, beyond your headlights. animals running into the road, drunks driving, people driving without lights.
NO, NOT ALL weight stations are closed at night, you'd be surprised many are indeed a 24/7/365 operation, as many know, this is when drivers go rouge and carry either more weights, or drive past thier hours.
robbery, is another 24/7/365 thing.
parking may be a good perk, during the daytime, but when you think about it, how can YOU guarantee, that YOU will only be driving at night.>??
i right now, DO HAVE a night time driving job, it is dedicated...but i go back to the d/c center each morning.
truck stops for me are for only a coffee and a hot dog, as we get onsite fueling, so no need to find parking, to stay there for a 10 break.
the weather will run you down, wear you out...driving in fog is the worst. all other weather events are doable.
there is not always LESS traffic at night, nor do not believe there are no traffic jams..try driving thru a construction site, some time...
so you see, there aren't any more ADVANTAGES to driving at night, over driving during the day.
it all goes to the job YOU GET HIRED FOR........
if you work for a carrier, long haul...YOU WILL BE driving at all hours. you simply cannot choose all your driving hours, as you will have appointments to keep.
if you want a specific driving job, like i have, dedicated, THEN you can drive either day time only or night time only.
good luck