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How often do you have to wait 45 minutes to fuel because some joker spends 15 minutes inside after he fuels his truck?
The problem isnt the one spending 10-15 minutes, it is the one who spends 30 minutes or more, and this only happens if you are truly pressed for time.
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How often do you have to wait in line to take a shower?
It is all in the planning. If you want a shower at 5pm you are probably going to wait a while, but if take one at noon or at 4 am then odds are very good you won't have to wait at all.
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How often do you see someone piddling on the ground?
I used to see it once or twice a week, but 3 or 4 times a week I would see someone open up their door, pour out their pee jug and then drive off.
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How often do you find yourself in the vicinity of a trucker who stinks?
If you are talking the make me want to go to a pig farm for fresh air stink I would say a couple of times a month. If you are talking about the offensive but marginally tollerable if you don't breath too deep stink that happens almost every day.
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How often do the lot lizards bother you?
I have only had it happen twice in about 6 years.
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How often are you woke up by noises from other trucks, etc.?
I usually idled my truck at night so it was rare for another truck to wake me up, but a couple of times a month I would encounter some joker who just had to use his jakes at 2 am.
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How often is it hard to find a parking spot?
Depends on the area. In the north east parking can be hard to come by after 2 or 3pm sometimes and by 6 or 7pm it can seem impossible at time. The farther west you go the easier it tends to be and the later you can pull in to find a spot unless you are near a large metro area.
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Do drivers socialize with each other at truck stops? Or do they mostly keep to themselves?
Yes to both. Just depends on the individuals.
For the most part if you use some common sense, plan your trips well, keep your eyes and ears open you will find a minimum of problems.