I don't like truckers
06-16-2004, 08:32 AM
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I don't like truckers
I don't like truckers
Last night on my way back home on the HWY, I see from far 3 trucks.
Two of them were on the fast lane (2 lane hwy) and they other was on the right lane.
So, I was coming about 140km/h I decided to go right and put myself between both trucks on the fast lane,
so I can pass the one on the right after, BUT does dummy's sandwich me, I was stuck between 3 trucks.
One in front, side and that stupid one pushing me on the back.
At one point near a exit, I was able to go right, so I took the exit that would bring me back on the hwy... Man! I was happy
to have a fast car, because I came out in front of them,,, who was laughing now.... :-)
If there is any trucker here, what the f&^$@# do you think you are on the road?
Just wanted to share with you guy's.
Last night on my way back home on the HWY, I see from far 3 trucks.
Two of them were on the fast lane (2 lane hwy) and they other was on the right lane.
So, I was coming about 140km/h I decided to go right and put myself between both trucks on the fast lane,
so I can pass the one on the right after, BUT does dummy's sandwich me, I was stuck between 3 trucks.
One in front, side and that stupid one pushing me on the back.
At one point near a exit, I was able to go right, so I took the exit that would bring me back on the hwy... Man! I was happy
to have a fast car, because I came out in front of them,,, who was laughing now.... :-)
If there is any trucker here, what the f&^$@# do you think you are on the road?
Just wanted to share with you guy's.
06-16-2004, 08:48 AM
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You didn't **** off a trucker a few minutes before that did you?
Don't forget that CB's are faster then your car.
I never mess with a trucker. All that have to do is call ahead and then box you in....
Also I've seen what they weigh fully loaded and it's not a pretty! Somewhere in the range of about 66000 pounds.
Don't forget that CB's are faster then your car.
I never mess with a trucker. All that have to do is call ahead and then box you in....
Also I've seen what they weigh fully loaded and it's not a pretty! Somewhere in the range of about 66000 pounds.
06-16-2004, 11:07 AM
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In my own experience I find that most truckers are courteous and professional. Sure, there are a few bad apples in the bunch, but quite honestly I think there are many more dangerous and discourteous people driving cars than trucks.
Trucks are big lumbering vehicles that can't slow down quickly or avoid things as well as cars. It's in a truck driver's best interest to drive safely because the truck can't get out of a bad situation as easily as a car can.
Trucks are usually driven by folks who are making their living driving the vehicle. It's not in truck driver's interest to receive complaints from the boss that motorists are calling in to rat out a dangerous driver. That's a bad career move.
Truck drivers have better vision ahead than drivers in cars do. They can see things coming before we do. They also have CB's and are constantly checking in with other truckers as to what conditions are.
I've never seen a trucker doing 100mph down the road weaving in and out of traffic and trying to race other trucks. I see punks in all sorts of cars and light trucks doing this.
I have encountered a handful of crappy truck drivers in my 24 years of driving, both locally and all over the lower 48. I see sh*tty car drivers everytime I get behind the wheel.
Trucks are big lumbering vehicles that can't slow down quickly or avoid things as well as cars. It's in a truck driver's best interest to drive safely because the truck can't get out of a bad situation as easily as a car can.
Trucks are usually driven by folks who are making their living driving the vehicle. It's not in truck driver's interest to receive complaints from the boss that motorists are calling in to rat out a dangerous driver. That's a bad career move.
Truck drivers have better vision ahead than drivers in cars do. They can see things coming before we do. They also have CB's and are constantly checking in with other truckers as to what conditions are.
I've never seen a trucker doing 100mph down the road weaving in and out of traffic and trying to race other trucks. I see punks in all sorts of cars and light trucks doing this.
I have encountered a handful of crappy truck drivers in my 24 years of driving, both locally and all over the lower 48. I see sh*tty car drivers everytime I get behind the wheel.
06-16-2004, 11:47 AM
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You know, I have seen how hard it is to drive one of those fully loaded. Hell, it's a handfull empty sometimes. I always let truckers change lanes, get by, etc. And for the most part, I get a wave and a smile back.
But that oh, 20% or so who have to act like idiots, even when I'm trying to be helpful really suck major butt.
But that oh, 20% or so who have to act like idiots, even when I'm trying to be helpful really suck major butt.
06-16-2004, 02:01 PM
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Truckers are OK. The one thing I dislike is when they unnecessarily get in the left lane ... when going UP a mountain or large hill. Not sure what they're thinking when they do that.
06-16-2004, 03:15 PM
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Trucker Perspective
You guys might be interested to read up on this.
Trucker Perspective
by A. Cummins
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I would like to share with you some of the daily safety problems that the professional truck driver faces.
In my opinion, cars maneuvered by poor drivers (J. Q. Public) must have a magnet installed in their front bumper that attracts them to trucks. This magnet pulls them within thirty feet of the rear of semi-trailers. The semi driver CAN NOT see anything behind the trailer within that distance. This magnet theory is the only reasonable explanation for auto drivers following too closely behind semi trailers.
Cars not equipped with this magnet are operated by good drivers who keep the 2 to 4 second rule for following distance (about 100' to 250') behind a truck.
J. Q. Public, with his magnet engaged, pulls out in the passing lane, gets even with the truck, and sets up residency.
If J. Q. Public were a good driver, he would move from behind the truck, pass quickly and safely, and allow adequate space after the maneuver. He would watch his inside rearview mirror and make sure both of the truck's headlights were visible in the mirror as he merged back to the right.
The car driver equipped with the magnet, follows close and hangs in the left lane. When he decides to pass, he moves back into the right lane, allowing the magnet to pull him in too quickly. Mr. Truck Driver has to brake to prevent an accident. It takes approximately 3 to 4 minutes to resume the truck's previous speed. If a hill is in the short distance, Mr. Truck Driver has to down shift to pull the hill, using more fuel.
Another example of the magnet theory occurs when making a right hand turn. While Mr. Truck Driver pays close attention to the right mirror on the cab of the truck and watches the left corner of the truck, the magnet activates and J. Q. Public sneaks along side to get around the corner before the truck does. The car is hit by the tandem on the trailer. The truck needs all this space (approximately 120') to complete the turn safely.
Having arrived at his destination, typically Mr. Truck Driver will need to back into a loading dock. It would appear that sometimes he is expected to bend into places even a helicopter could not land.
Back on the interstate, Mr. Truck Driver knows that in 5 to 10 miles there will be a weigh station. As a professional, the driver puts on his RIGHT-TURN SIGNAL to make his way over to the right lane to exit off. Remember the magnet theory. The cars instantaneously get closer to each other. The weigh station that was 5 to 10 miles ahead is now 3 miles closer. A good driver would slow down and let the truck merge into the right lane.
Summary
Do not tailgate. Remember the 2 to 4 second rule, 100' to 250'.
Wait your turn at an intersection. When you see a truck turning or backing up, give him a break, remember the 30' rule.
Pass a truck and allow plenty of room to merge back. Remember both truck headlights in should appear in your rearview mirror.
Remember trucks use signals so a blinking signal means we are going to turn. We are not thinking about turning. We are definitely going to turn in the direction of the blinking light. So don't cut us off, especially right turns.
Plan ahead when you see slow moving vehicles. Trucks, U-Hauls, campers, and some truck lines still have their speed at 55 to 57 mph.
PLEASE let us over, the sign says "Weigh Station 1 Mile".
Leave yourself an out. Don't be so close to the vehicle ahead of you that if something happens you have a wreck. Never ever get yourself boxed in: always leave room to escape.
If people could ride with a truck driver for a week, they would soon understand. My door is open to anyone who thinks my job is easy. I am inviting them to ride along, watch, learn, get a better understanding because without trucks, America would stop!
by A. Cummins
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I would like to share with you some of the daily safety problems that the professional truck driver faces.
In my opinion, cars maneuvered by poor drivers (J. Q. Public) must have a magnet installed in their front bumper that attracts them to trucks. This magnet pulls them within thirty feet of the rear of semi-trailers. The semi driver CAN NOT see anything behind the trailer within that distance. This magnet theory is the only reasonable explanation for auto drivers following too closely behind semi trailers.
Cars not equipped with this magnet are operated by good drivers who keep the 2 to 4 second rule for following distance (about 100' to 250') behind a truck.
J. Q. Public, with his magnet engaged, pulls out in the passing lane, gets even with the truck, and sets up residency.
If J. Q. Public were a good driver, he would move from behind the truck, pass quickly and safely, and allow adequate space after the maneuver. He would watch his inside rearview mirror and make sure both of the truck's headlights were visible in the mirror as he merged back to the right.
The car driver equipped with the magnet, follows close and hangs in the left lane. When he decides to pass, he moves back into the right lane, allowing the magnet to pull him in too quickly. Mr. Truck Driver has to brake to prevent an accident. It takes approximately 3 to 4 minutes to resume the truck's previous speed. If a hill is in the short distance, Mr. Truck Driver has to down shift to pull the hill, using more fuel.
Another example of the magnet theory occurs when making a right hand turn. While Mr. Truck Driver pays close attention to the right mirror on the cab of the truck and watches the left corner of the truck, the magnet activates and J. Q. Public sneaks along side to get around the corner before the truck does. The car is hit by the tandem on the trailer. The truck needs all this space (approximately 120') to complete the turn safely.
Having arrived at his destination, typically Mr. Truck Driver will need to back into a loading dock. It would appear that sometimes he is expected to bend into places even a helicopter could not land.
Back on the interstate, Mr. Truck Driver knows that in 5 to 10 miles there will be a weigh station. As a professional, the driver puts on his RIGHT-TURN SIGNAL to make his way over to the right lane to exit off. Remember the magnet theory. The cars instantaneously get closer to each other. The weigh station that was 5 to 10 miles ahead is now 3 miles closer. A good driver would slow down and let the truck merge into the right lane.
Summary
Do not tailgate. Remember the 2 to 4 second rule, 100' to 250'.
Wait your turn at an intersection. When you see a truck turning or backing up, give him a break, remember the 30' rule.
Pass a truck and allow plenty of room to merge back. Remember both truck headlights in should appear in your rearview mirror.
Remember trucks use signals so a blinking signal means we are going to turn. We are not thinking about turning. We are definitely going to turn in the direction of the blinking light. So don't cut us off, especially right turns.
Plan ahead when you see slow moving vehicles. Trucks, U-Hauls, campers, and some truck lines still have their speed at 55 to 57 mph.
PLEASE let us over, the sign says "Weigh Station 1 Mile".
Leave yourself an out. Don't be so close to the vehicle ahead of you that if something happens you have a wreck. Never ever get yourself boxed in: always leave room to escape.
If people could ride with a truck driver for a week, they would soon understand. My door is open to anyone who thinks my job is easy. I am inviting them to ride along, watch, learn, get a better understanding because without trucks, America would stop!
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06-16-2004, 05:41 PM
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oh boy, i hate truckers like nothing else. seriously, gimme a shotgun and i'll do them all one by one.over here all they do is: overloading trucks, worn out tires, and speeding like crazy overtaking other vehicles. all this just to make more money, without giving a damn about the others.
most accidents happen because of trucks. a year ago 21 schoolkids died 'cause that motherf#*@r did all of the above. shoulda been executed...
Sorry about the language, but almost happened to me once... just was lucky enough to avoid it.
06-27-2004, 12:26 AM
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I don't know where you guys live, but in Texas, the truckers are really nice and courteous; I always let them in when there's heavy traffic, because I'm sure they have somewhere to be. My girlfriend's brother was involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler in South Carolina. That guy was a real jerk, but that doesn't mean that all truckers are like that.
06-27-2004, 01:06 AM
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i was getting on the NJ turnpike the other day and was on a 3 lane entrance in the middle between two trucks, and the one on the left decides to get in my lane...man if it wasnt for a quick glance to my left and some quick acceleration, id be driving the first convertible rx8
06-27-2004, 02:44 AM
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Truckers are just like any other drivers, there's good ones and there's bad ones.
The one trick I did learn growing up was if a trucker was trying to change lanes into the lane you are in, back up to give them room and then flash your lights to tell them to get over. 100% of the time, the trucker will flash their tail-lights to say 'thank you' once they've changed lanes. Try it.
The one trick I did learn growing up was if a trucker was trying to change lanes into the lane you are in, back up to give them room and then flash your lights to tell them to get over. 100% of the time, the trucker will flash their tail-lights to say 'thank you' once they've changed lanes. Try it.
06-27-2004, 06:57 AM
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After reading Smoker post ,
Typicaly everyone does try to work together . Having said that if trucker used the same guidlines listed above for themselves we'd all be happy . The number of times I've seen trucker tail gating each other with less then 20 feet between them at highway speeds . Or 4-5 lined up ina simalar fashion as you spend 5-10 KM signaling trying to get over for your exit . This all said for both trucker and general drivers there is always going to be tha 10-20% that **** us off 100% of the time
Typicaly everyone does try to work together . Having said that if trucker used the same guidlines listed above for themselves we'd all be happy . The number of times I've seen trucker tail gating each other with less then 20 feet between them at highway speeds . Or 4-5 lined up ina simalar fashion as you spend 5-10 KM signaling trying to get over for your exit . This all said for both trucker and general drivers there is always going to be tha 10-20% that **** us off 100% of the time
06-27-2004, 10:43 AM
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Originally posted by RotorManiac
oh boy, i hate truckers like nothing else. seriously, gimme a shotgun and i'll do them all one by one.
over here all they do is: overloading trucks, worn out tires, and speeding like crazy overtaking other vehicles. all this just to make more money, without giving a damn about the others.
most accidents happen because of trucks. a year ago 21 schoolkids died 'cause that motherf#*@r did all of the above. shoulda been executed...
Sorry about the language, but almost happened to me once... just was lucky enough to avoid it.
oh boy, i hate truckers like nothing else. seriously, gimme a shotgun and i'll do them all one by one.over here all they do is: overloading trucks, worn out tires, and speeding like crazy overtaking other vehicles. all this just to make more money, without giving a damn about the others.
most accidents happen because of trucks. a year ago 21 schoolkids died 'cause that motherf#*@r did all of the above. shoulda been executed...
Sorry about the language, but almost happened to me once... just was lucky enough to avoid it.
I would also assume stricter adherance to traffic laws and wider roads aren't very common in much of Greece.
I was in Bombay a month ago and I wouldn't dare drive a car/bike on those streets where turn signals become horns and flashing high beams .
06-27-2004, 10:52 AM
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I was driving up I-95 to VA last year .. It was raining pretty heavily that night and there was a truck with one of those magnets on ME!
I was doing 65, and he was up my butt , i speed up a little, he speeds up.. I slow down, he doesnt pass he just hovers 2 or so seconds behind me.. I don't think that's much stopping distance for an 18 whiller in the rain..
and I didn't **** anyone off!
I was doing 65, and he was up my butt , i speed up a little, he speeds up.. I slow down, he doesnt pass he just hovers 2 or so seconds behind me.. I don't think that's much stopping distance for an 18 whiller in the rain..
and I didn't **** anyone off!
06-27-2004, 11:05 AM
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I really have nothing against truckers.
its just TRUCKS in general that I have issue with.
1) They can't see you....I've almost been clipped a few times
2) They reduce my visibility and make it harder to pass them on single lane U.S Routes..... can't see around them at all.
3) They kick **** up on your car. How many people do I know that had their windshield screwed up because some big *** stone just launched itself fromt the trailer of a truck up ahead right at them. grrrrrrrrr.
4) In times of bad weather, you are literally blind if you get to close. Winter: snow is like a blizzard around it...and sheets of snow fly off the top of their trailer right in your face. Rain: blinding mist all around it. Sure all you have to do is stay back from them and this won't be aq problem..... but some people have places to be and when you get close enough to try to pass them you gotta deal with that ****.
its just TRUCKS in general that I have issue with.
1) They can't see you....I've almost been clipped a few times
2) They reduce my visibility and make it harder to pass them on single lane U.S Routes..... can't see around them at all.
3) They kick **** up on your car. How many people do I know that had their windshield screwed up because some big *** stone just launched itself fromt the trailer of a truck up ahead right at them. grrrrrrrrr.
4) In times of bad weather, you are literally blind if you get to close. Winter: snow is like a blizzard around it...and sheets of snow fly off the top of their trailer right in your face. Rain: blinding mist all around it. Sure all you have to do is stay back from them and this won't be aq problem..... but some people have places to be and when you get close enough to try to pass them you gotta deal with that ****.
06-27-2004, 11:26 AM
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Originally posted by TODreamer
I really have nothing against truckers.
its just TRUCKS in general that I have issue with.
1) They can't see you....I've almost been clipped a few times
2) They reduce my visibility and make it harder to pass them on single lane U.S Routes..... can't see around them at all.
3) They kick **** up on your car. How many people do I know that had their windshield screwed up because some big *** stone just launched itself fromt the trailer of a truck up ahead right at them. grrrrrrrrr.
4) In times of bad weather, you are literally blind if you get to close. Winter: snow is like a blizzard around it...and sheets of snow fly off the top of their trailer right in your face. Rain: blinding mist all around it. Sure all you have to do is stay back from them and this won't be aq problem..... but some people have places to be and when you get close enough to try to pass them you gotta deal with that ****.
I really have nothing against truckers.
its just TRUCKS in general that I have issue with.
1) They can't see you....I've almost been clipped a few times
2) They reduce my visibility and make it harder to pass them on single lane U.S Routes..... can't see around them at all.
3) They kick **** up on your car. How many people do I know that had their windshield screwed up because some big *** stone just launched itself fromt the trailer of a truck up ahead right at them. grrrrrrrrr.
4) In times of bad weather, you are literally blind if you get to close. Winter: snow is like a blizzard around it...and sheets of snow fly off the top of their trailer right in your face. Rain: blinding mist all around it. Sure all you have to do is stay back from them and this won't be aq problem..... but some people have places to be and when you get close enough to try to pass them you gotta deal with that ****.
06-28-2004, 12:44 AM
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Seenitall,
Does that mean that the aggravation caused by truckers is to be excused? Most are really damn good, but they all seem to try and pass each other on the long slight inclines before hills -- when i want to zoom zoom by them.
They drive close to each other because it saves gas mileage (same reason birds and NASCAR drivers do it) and because they know they can trust each other.
Another reason to hate the trucks: they're the reason that lanes are dished in lots of places. Drive up in LA, and see the huge warping. It's because those 66,000 pound monsters hammer on it.
That being said, it's a tough job (being away, in a vehicle all day) and they do a necessary service.
My 2 cents.
Does that mean that the aggravation caused by truckers is to be excused? Most are really damn good, but they all seem to try and pass each other on the long slight inclines before hills -- when i want to zoom zoom by them.
They drive close to each other because it saves gas mileage (same reason birds and NASCAR drivers do it) and because they know they can trust each other.
Another reason to hate the trucks: they're the reason that lanes are dished in lots of places. Drive up in LA, and see the huge warping. It's because those 66,000 pound monsters hammer on it.
That being said, it's a tough job (being away, in a vehicle all day) and they do a necessary service.
My 2 cents.
06-28-2004, 02:36 AM
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i've had bad situations with truckers this one truck carrying some gravel or rocks for some reason had rocks flying off the back of it like rain i was wondering why all the cars in front of me moved away from it so quick i found out too late and i'm left with a lot of light scratch marks and small chip in my windshield.
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I have to say, be nice to the trucks and they will repay the favor.
I was driving to Columbus OH one night and came up on a situation where a truck went to pass another truck. I got up to the point when I could have decided to pass or let him go and he/she hit the turn signal. I wasn't in a hurry and decided to let them pass. I signaled with my lights and got the "thanks" response when he/she flashed their lights. They got in ahead of the other truck and I passed them up. I didn't have my radar detector at the time and was going faster than I should have. When I looked in my rear view to see the truck rapidly flash their lights at me. I thought it was kinda wierd then thought to myself, "maybe you should slow down". To my surprise, around the next curve was a state police sitting in a very concealed location.
Keep that in mind the next time you get mad at someone who spends most of their life in the same seat driving the same roads day in and day out.
I was driving to Columbus OH one night and came up on a situation where a truck went to pass another truck. I got up to the point when I could have decided to pass or let him go and he/she hit the turn signal. I wasn't in a hurry and decided to let them pass. I signaled with my lights and got the "thanks" response when he/she flashed their lights. They got in ahead of the other truck and I passed them up. I didn't have my radar detector at the time and was going faster than I should have. When I looked in my rear view to see the truck rapidly flash their lights at me. I thought it was kinda wierd then thought to myself, "maybe you should slow down". To my surprise, around the next curve was a state police sitting in a very concealed location.
Keep that in mind the next time you get mad at someone who spends most of their life in the same seat driving the same roads day in and day out.
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I realize that the costs on everything would go up, but it's too bad that we can't use the railroads more to move freight.
I for one do stay away from trucks, and give them plenty of room to merge in when they need to.
I for one do stay away from trucks, and give them plenty of room to merge in when they need to.
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It's not truckers that I have a problem with. Like anyone else you have bad apples, most are great and courteus. It's the &@#!$ in company/delivery trucks, those maniacs are horrible.
Many of them don't drive professionally (not talking about UPS/FEDEX here), they're just guys that the boss tossed the keys to. I've had more of those guys tailgating me than anything else. It's like with motorcycles, they can stop faster than any car can. The ratio is the same between a delivery style truck and a small sports car! My two cents...
Many of them don't drive professionally (not talking about UPS/FEDEX here), they're just guys that the boss tossed the keys to. I've had more of those guys tailgating me than anything else. It's like with motorcycles, they can stop faster than any car can. The ratio is the same between a delivery style truck and a small sports car! My two cents...