10-4 The Truck Stops Here

morningstar55 · 07-18-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jelli

Cruel and I have talked about the crock pot/lunch box. Do you have one? How's the clean up factor?

I will have to check out the FB page.

Truck stops, phew. Those can be an experience. lol

yes I do ..... i cook in it all the time.......
in fact i have a 5 step video of me cooking a dinner in one on FB .. lol
i line it with foil.. and insert one of them foil loaf pans... i love mine.

the truck stops oh yeah.. lol ....... petro now has a decent salad bar.. but like everything some locations are better then others.

jelli · 07-29-2011, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morningstar55

yes I do ..... i cook in it all the time.......
in fact i have a 5 step video of me cooking a dinner in one on FB .. lol
i line it with foil.. and insert one of them foil loaf pans... i love mine.

the truck stops oh yeah.. lol ....... petro now has a decent salad bar.. but like everything some locations are better then others.

I was told that if you have an inverter, you can go to WalMart for a small 1 quart slow cooker and the plastic liners.... they have the cookers for approx. $10 and if you use a liner, then a couple of rubber bands and toss it in the cooler/refrig.

Petro has an open salad bar versus pre-made salads? i don't know how well that would work wither since cruel never stops at Petro. Schneider only contracts with certain fuel stops.

jelli · 07-29-2011, 01:41 AM

Well, we made it back from Maine and all points in between! What a great trip! I noticed a lot of things that I didn't realize before.

Many of the night or wknd support for drivers can be harsh. Seems like they don't really give as quality of service as your regular DBL/dispatcher.

Food choices really can be difficult especially when you are the type of driver that doesn't stop often.

Truck stops can have good food, but expensive. Truck stops can have really bad food, still expensive.

Noticed a lot of guys with regular coolers strapped into their passenger seat. When they need to drain it they just open up the door, slide cooler over a bit, and wah-la. Looked into a few regular size coolers. Most were inexpensive and state keeps things cold between 3-5 days. The one Cruel will try is 48qts and will keep cool for 3 days. Hoping we can at least pack healthy for a couple days and then in meantime if there's something healthy can grab and toss in the cooler.

Anyone get the munchies when driving?

A few other things I noticed - drivers are not given a lot of respect, CB's can come in way handy or ridiculous entertainment, never knew how many parking lots smelled like urine, etc.

morningstar55 · 07-29-2011, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jelli

Well, we made it back from Maine and all points in between! What a great trip! I noticed a lot of things that I didn't realize before.

Many of the night or wknd support for drivers can be harsh. Seems like they don't really give as quality of service as your regular DBL/dispatcher.

Food choices really can be difficult especially when you are the type of driver that doesn't stop often.

Truck stops can have good food, but expensive. Truck stops can have really bad food, still expensive.

Noticed a lot of guys with regular coolers strapped into their passenger seat. When they need to drain it they just open up the door, slide cooler over a bit, and wah-la. Looked into a few regular size coolers. Most were inexpensive and state keeps things cold between 3-5 days. The one Cruel will try is 48qts and will keep cool for 3 days. Hoping we can at least pack healthy for a couple days and then in meantime if there's something healthy can grab and toss in the cooler.

Anyone get the munchies when driving?

A few other things I noticed - drivers are not given a lot of respect, CB's can come in way handy or ridiculous entertainment, never knew how many parking lots smelled like urine, etc.

i been snacking on fresh cherries or water melon while im driving here lately ..

chew gum.. drink a lot of plain green tea.. i make myself .. cuz i dont put nothing in it..and ,make it in a quart size water bottle

jelli · 07-29-2011, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morningstar55

i been snacking on fresh cherries or water melon while im driving here lately ..

chew gum.. drink a lot of plain green tea.. i make myself .. cuz i dont put nothing in it..and ,make it in a quart size water bottle

Tell me again do you drive a regular van truck(like the size of Schneider)? Wouldn't watermelon be messy? what if you have to shift suddenly. I guess maybe that would depend on where you're driving too.

Great job on better choices in eating.

morningstar55 · 07-30-2011, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jelli

Tell me again do you drive a regular van truck(like the size of Schneider)? Wouldn't watermelon be messy? what if you have to shift suddenly. I guess maybe that would depend on where you're driving too.

Great job on better choices in eating.

morning to u 2
ahh noooo not messy.. i cut it up in chunks and put it in a cup..and put it on the cup holder or bowl and use a fork..... i drive solo soo my passanger seat is well...... kinda like my office and table all in one.lol
cept soon..... it maybe occupied.. lol

jelli · 07-30-2011, 07:34 AM

Does anyone exercise in their truck? Cruel has those rubber band things and can use dumb

Just being the passenger though, I have to say, after an 11 drive day, 14hr work day, you are often time really ready to do nothing. Oh wait, Can't do that though. You need to trip plan, laundry, shower, try and make sure you have some healthier foods on hand, etc.

morningstar55 · 07-30-2011, 09:48 AM

i have been passng this thread along to some of our BF members who dont know about the thread.... they dont come on line much.
but i do hear from them often...
Blair... and simpleasdirt ..i also pass along the name of the planet to those i meet on the road, to come join the site.

jelli · 08-05-2011, 08:05 PM

Living the Life of a Trucker's Wife

When you are a trucker's wife
You lead a very different life
From that of other women you know
Your husband comes and then he goes

While some might shake their heads and say
To live like that, no way, no way!
A trucker's wife is one who knows
Living this life is the best way to go

We all get lonely sometimes, no doubt
Sometimes we cry, sometimes we shout
Things do get rough when we're on our own
But all we must do is pick up the phone

Our hubbies are there at the end of the line
Telling us things will be just fine
So we calm down and say "okay"
What did it matter anyway?

Sometimes we're sad to see them leave
A sigh of sadness we do heave
But then there's times when we have a smile
Peace and quiet, if just for awhile

Some of us value the time on our own
We actually enjoy being alone
The house is quiet, the house is tidy
We can spend the day in our jammies or nighty.

No one is here to judge what we do
To our own desires we can be true
Cereals for dinner, sure that's fine
No need for us to have candles and wine

Cleaning the tub, shaving our legs
Surely those things are things that can wait
Hubby is gone and we're making the most
Of living our lives while he drives coast to coast

We cook and clean whenever we please
When you're on your own, life is a breeze
The t.v. is ours to control as we wish
Maybe I'm glad that we got the Dish

A week or two of freedom is fine
Longer than that and we start to whine
Before we know it, he's headed home
Now it is ending, our time alone

But do we mind when it comes to an end?
Not when we get to see our best friend
Our lover, our hero, the light of our life
Will soon be pulling his rig in the drive

We get off the couch and put the bonbons away
Why didn't w e start cleaning yesterday?
Oh well, truly, not to worry
I've learned how to speed clean in quite a hurry

Of both worlds we have the best
We know that we've been truly blessed
It's just another day in the life
Of a woman who's known as a trucker's wife.

©2005 Amie Taylor

morningstar55 · 08-09-2011, 03:38 PM

heyy fellow truckers.. we need to bump up this here thread.. and get more drivers here.
anyways..... here is a link to the new truck my new team partner and I will be driving in 2 more weeks...... we are both soooooooo excited.

http://www.expeditetrucksales.com/in...category=Heavy

morningstar55 · 08-09-2011, 03:54 PM

stupid driving

morningstar55 · 07-22-2013, 09:58 AM

wow i forgot all about this thread until i got a couple of likes just today......
soo thought id post something just to bump it up some..

ok now where are all the planet truckers at??

me im home in Buffalo recouping from a knee injury and staph infection.. hoping to get bk to work soon.

SmoothButch · 07-22-2013, 07:46 PM

Sup everyone...

I forgot to post here that I passed my state test on the first try!

Been rolling with the big dogs ever since and getting better every day.

pajama · 07-22-2013, 08:17 PM

Hey thanks everyone for the input. I apologize, I wasn't clear in my original post. I have a regular truck with a cab and bed in the back. So I would be too small to park with the big trucks. But was wondering if the rules are the same if you're a regular car about parking overnight.

Thanks.

morningstar55 · 07-29-2011, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jelli

I was told that if you have an inverter, you can go to WalMart for a small 1 quart slow cooker and the plastic liners.... they have the cookers for approx. $10 and if you use a liner, then a couple of rubber bands and toss it in the cooler/refrig.

Petro has an open salad bar versus pre-made salads? i don't know how well that would work wither since cruel never stops at Petro. Schneider only contracts with certain fuel stops.

petro salad bar... they do have a good one..... some locations like anything else is better then others..
sometimes i get a salad from wendys or mc donalds. think they make the best salads for a fast food place.
i made my own tuna in truck.. i dont trust things made with mayo made in other places, not sure how long its been sitting or what temps.
in a couple weeks....... i am taking on a team driver... someone i have known for yrs.. and trust , she has been wanting to do what im doing sooooo im going to be training hr, and team for a spell. we are already talking about how to work together about eating healthy and going for walks together.

jelli · 07-29-2011, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morningstar55

petro salad bar... they do have a good one..... some locations like anything else is better then others..
sometimes i get a salad from wendys or mc donalds. think they make the best salads for a fast food place.
i made my own tuna in truck.. i dont trust things made with mayo made in other places, not sure how long its been sitting or what temps.
in a couple weeks....... i am taking on a team driver... someone i have known for yrs.. and trust , she has been wanting to do what im doing sooooo im going to be training hr, and team for a spell. we are already talking about how to work together about eating healthy and going for walks together.

Are you a trainer? Does your friend already have her CDL?

07-29-2011, 01:41 AM	#3
jelli Member How Do You Identify?: Femmilicious Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: And you said I wasn’t your type!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SC Posts: 836 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,758 Thanked 1,079 Times in 377 Posts Rep Power: 16588549	Well, we made it back from Maine and all points in between! What a great trip! I noticed a lot of things that I didn't realize before. Many of the night or wknd support for drivers can be harsh. Seems like they don't really give as quality of service as your regular DBL/dispatcher. Food choices really can be difficult especially when you are the type of driver that doesn't stop often. Truck stops can have good food, but expensive. Truck stops can have really bad food, still expensive. Noticed a lot of guys with regular coolers strapped into their passenger seat. When they need to drain it they just open up the door, slide cooler over a bit, and wah-la. Looked into a few regular size coolers. Most were inexpensive and state keeps things cold between 3-5 days. The one Cruel will try is 48qts and will keep cool for 3 days. Hoping we can at least pack healthy for a couple days and then in meantime if there's something healthy can grab and toss in the cooler. Anyone get the munchies when driving? A few other things I noticed - drivers are not given a lot of respect, CB's can come in way handy or ridiculous entertainment, never knew how many parking lots smelled like urine, etc. __________________ “Sometimes we make the right decision; sometimes we make the decision right.” “Every conflict is a lesson in self-discovery for both of us. Sometimes it's only hindsight that makes it worth it. For you, I would do it all again.“

07-30-2011, 07:34 AM	#7
jelli Member How Do You Identify?: Femmilicious Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: And you said I wasn’t your type!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SC Posts: 836 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,758 Thanked 1,079 Times in 377 Posts Rep Power: 16588549	Exercise besides walking? Does anyone exercise in their truck? Cruel has those rubber band things and can use dumb Just being the passenger though, I have to say, after an 11 drive day, 14hr work day, you are often time really ready to do nothing. Oh wait, Can't do that though. You need to trip plan, laundry, shower, try and make sure you have some healthier foods on hand, etc. __________________ “Sometimes we make the right decision; sometimes we make the decision right.” “Every conflict is a lesson in self-discovery for both of us. Sometimes it's only hindsight that makes it worth it. For you, I would do it all again.“

07-30-2011, 09:48 AM	#8
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08-05-2011, 08:05 PM	#9
jelli Member How Do You Identify?: Femmilicious Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: And you said I wasn’t your type!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SC Posts: 836 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,758 Thanked 1,079 Times in 377 Posts Rep Power: 16588549	Living the Life of a Trucker's Wife Living the Life of a Trucker's Wife When you are a trucker's wife You lead a very different life From that of other women you know Your husband comes and then he goes While some might shake their heads and say To live like that, no way, no way! A trucker's wife is one who knows Living this life is the best way to go We all get lonely sometimes, no doubt Sometimes we cry, sometimes we shout Things do get rough when we're on our own But all we must do is pick up the phone Our hubbies are there at the end of the line Telling us things will be just fine So we calm down and say "okay" What did it matter anyway? Sometimes we're sad to see them leave A sigh of sadness we do heave But then there's times when we have a smile Peace and quiet, if just for awhile Some of us value the time on our own We actually enjoy being alone The house is quiet, the house is tidy We can spend the day in our jammies or nighty. No one is here to judge what we do To our own desires we can be true Cereals for dinner, sure that's fine No need for us to have candles and wine Cleaning the tub, shaving our legs Surely those things are things that can wait Hubby is gone and we're making the most Of living our lives while he drives coast to coast We cook and clean whenever we please When you're on your own, life is a breeze The t.v. is ours to control as we wish Maybe I'm glad that we got the Dish A week or two of freedom is fine Longer than that and we start to whine Before we know it, he's headed home Now it is ending, our time alone But do we mind when it comes to an end? Not when we get to see our best friend Our lover, our hero, the light of our life Will soon be pulling his rig in the drive We get off the couch and put the bonbons away Why didn't w e start cleaning yesterday? Oh well, truly, not to worry I've learned how to speed clean in quite a hurry Of both worlds we have the best We know that we've been truly blessed It's just another day in the life Of a woman who's known as a trucker's wife. ©2005 Amie Taylor __________________ “Sometimes we make the right decision; sometimes we make the decision right.” “Every conflict is a lesson in self-discovery for both of us. Sometimes it's only hindsight that makes it worth it. For you, I would do it all again.“

08-09-2011, 03:38 PM	#10
morningstar55 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme,she Preferred Pronoun?: she,her, Relationship Status: very single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: western NY Posts: 3,809 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,280 Thanked 4,240 Times in 1,845 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	heyy fellow truckers.. we need to bump up this here thread.. and get more drivers here. anyways..... here is a link to the new truck my new team partner and I will be driving in 2 more weeks...... we are both soooooooo excited. http://www.expeditetrucksales.com/in...category=Heavy __________________ -------------------------------------------- life is to short to wake up in the morning with regrets so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who dont, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance take it... if it changes your life let it.

08-09-2011, 03:54 PM	#11
morningstar55 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme,she Preferred Pronoun?: she,her, Relationship Status: very single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: western NY Posts: 3,809 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,280 Thanked 4,240 Times in 1,845 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	stupid driving __________________ -------------------------------------------- life is to short to wake up in the morning with regrets so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who dont, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance take it... if it changes your life let it.

07-22-2013, 09:58 AM	#12
morningstar55 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme,she Preferred Pronoun?: she,her, Relationship Status: very single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: western NY Posts: 3,809 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,280 Thanked 4,240 Times in 1,845 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	wow i forgot all about this thread until i got a couple of likes just today...... soo thought id post something just to bump it up some.. ok now where are all the planet truckers at?? me im home in Buffalo recouping from a knee injury and staph infection.. hoping to get bk to work soon. __________________ -------------------------------------------- life is to short to wake up in the morning with regrets so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who dont, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance take it... if it changes your life let it.

07-22-2013, 07:46 PM	#13
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07-22-2013, 08:17 PM	#14
pajama Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Klingon Preferred Pronoun?: She Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Just South of Nashvegas Baby Posts: 3,115 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,546 Thanked 7,476 Times in 1,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Hey thanks everyone for the input. I apologize, I wasn't clear in my original post. I have a regular truck with a cab and bed in the back. So I would be too small to park with the big trucks. But was wondering if the rules are the same if you're a regular car about parking overnight. Thanks.