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Old 07-18-2005, 05:43 AM
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What do drivers think of team driving?

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Some people like driving team, most I talk with don't care for it at all. Those who do enjoy it are usually paired with their spouse or close relative. 8)
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had to do it ONCE because of a HOT load from up here to Nogales-That is the ONLY time I'll EVER do it-can't sleep in a Moving truck.
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I am the odd ball (for the most part) on this forum. I enjoy teaming and have been without my partner since beginning of July. I team with my best friend - I really miss him out here. I wish I could say all is well but I'm having a tough time with sleep and the silence. Guess we have been together too long.
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I am the odd ball (for the most part) on this forum. I enjoy teaming and have been without my partner since beginning of July. I team with my best friend - I really miss him out here. I wish I could say all is well but I'm having a tough time with sleep and the silence. Guess we have been together too long.
Keep drinking that Sleep Time and get some Melatonin
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Old 07-19-2005, 05:04 AM
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THX guys!

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Some people like driving team, most I talk with don't care for it at all. Those who do enjoy it are usually paired with their spouse or close relative.
Interesting observation...........

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had to do it ONCE because of a HOT load from up here to Nogales-That is the ONLY time I'll EVER do it-can't sleep in a Moving truck.
"....... can't sleep in a Moving truck."

-You mean, ...you can't shew gum and walk at the same time:-)

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I am the odd ball (for the most part) on this forum. I enjoy teaming and have been without my partner since beginning of July. I team with my best friend - I really miss him out here. I wish I could say all is well but I'm having a tough time with sleep and the silence. Guess we have been together too long.
Sorry to hear 'bout your friend. But why the sad face, isn't he coming back?

THX a mil guys!

Oh, one more thing...................

Wouldn't the 'truck owners' prefer teams, -being that more miles means more income?
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Partner comes back to the truck August 8 which doesn't sound far away but when you have been partnering for 25 years, what do you think? I'm tired of eating breakfast alone there is no conversation at all in the truck, dead silence is horrible. Anymore at night the CB gives me a headache - so that is kick to low.

I've told dispatch I've got be home by August 4th - need to do an oil change and couple other things before we leave.

Sleepy Time - still drinking but the sleep isn't the same when the truck is moving. My best sleep is when I'm exhausted - then I can knock out 10 hours of sleep.
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Team driving can be hard at first, not use to falling asleep in a moving truck and trying to convince yourself that even though its 2 in the afternoon, you need to get some sleep because your going to be up all night doing your part. Who you run with makes a difference, my dad runs at his own pace so when I throw off his schedule he gets a little grumpy, my brother on the other hand, we run none stop with a meal and shower once a day but after 2 weeks of each other we need a break.

If i could just convince the wife to start driving--wait never mind, her driving in a car scares the crap out of me, hate to think of her driving a truck.
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...seriously, who would you prefer as a co-driver (including your wife)?
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having your wife as Co-driver would be a GOOD test of your Relationship :P
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