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24champ · 03-20-2006, 01:12 AM

Worst weather you ever driven through?

Spider · 03-20-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 24champbailey

Worst weather you ever driven through?

the worst was a sand storm in eastern colorado , that was worse then a blizzard ..... got caught in the blizzard of 84 in Denver colorado , Sat out a tornado in Oakley Kansas ........

Mtbrncofn · 03-21-2006, 09:22 PM

Oooo, I've got a good one. Since you guys have such a high vantage point, what's the nastiest/craziest/kinkiest thing you've ever seen going on in a care?

Dudeskey · 03-23-2006, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dipsomaniac

Do all truckers like this song?

I may be th only trucker that hasn't heard that song lol

Dudeskey · 03-23-2006, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod

speaking of channel 19 do you guys really give good smokie info on there sometimes (I have a cb in my pickup) it seems good other times Im pretty sure you all **** with me

"bear" or "smokie" reports are usually fairly accurate, however there are some instances where disinformation is spead over the airwavies by the smokie bears themselves. So to play it safe, take 'em w/ a grain of salt.

Dudeskey · 03-23-2006, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by §Pide®

Damn right I do ........ Mainly Ft.Collins Colorado scale .........Some times you will findme going through Herford / Grover colorado to slip DOT

I usaully don't unless I'm hauling a load that shifts real easy, like hay cubes. But I have prepass in a lot of states so I don't worry too much. California is tough to circumvent in some places.

Bronx33 · 03-23-2006, 04:20 PM

When you smoke a deer do you ever pick it up and take it home? after all it is already tenderized.

Dudeskey · 03-23-2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by §Pide®

Who do you drive for ?

Regretfully I must say I drive for Schneider. So my truck is pretty slow... governed to 65mph. I plan on heading for greener pastures this summer... hopefully something local.

Dudeskey · 03-23-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by §Pide®

Right when you are ordering it ........ Flying J is out to kill us , they have some of the worst food

Oh tell me about it... don't EVER eat food from the J unless you want an industrial size case of the hershey squirts. And the J in Pecos, TX... avoid that one like the plague...™

Dudeskey · 03-23-2006, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod

Have you ever eaten at that joint in whats it called Johnsons corner on 285

I like to stop there the foods not to bad.

I-24exit 254... That place is great. Just ate there a bit ago as a matter of fact. Getting ready to go home, wooohooo!!!

Dudeskey · 03-23-2006, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dipsomaniac

Alright! I'm poor and Taco Bell is always on my list

Yup, me too... The TA in Grapevine, CA always seems to appear on my log for that reason, lol.

Meck77 · 03-23-2006, 04:28 PM

That is no joke about the Flying J. Disco and I have eaten that shiat on a road trip before and we learned our lesson real quick. We've parked OF1 amongst the truckers plenty of times at the truck stops. One advantage they have that we don't is the turning radius. Those guys can file in just a few feet apart and barely need any room to get out. Learned my lesson the hard way before and got stuck.

One thing we don't have in OF1 is a CB radio. We definetly need to get one as truckers have pulled up beside us plenty of times wondering WTF we were. lol I'm sure a CB could have kept us out of some traffic jams also.

Dudeskey · 03-23-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronx33

Can you drive with your feet?

umm I was too busy paying attention to that female w/ the freat legs, what was your question again?

Dudeskey · 03-23-2006, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by §Pide®

it can be funny , if the car leaves the road way or over corrects , then the humor is gone ....... But here is a funny story , young Kid driving Dad alseep in the passenger seat( got the bobble head thing going ) , young Kid in the back seat couldnt have been over 6 Year old ......gives the air horn sign , I blow the horn , Dad wakes up in a panic , starts smacking the shít out of the Kid driving .. meanwhile the little one is enjoying everything ..........

True, true... But my Freightliner horn is kinda weak. I wish that my company would stick me on one of those Pete 387's they're bringing in.

Dudeskey · 03-23-2006, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Atwater

Whats the worst haul you have had?

It was a load of pinto beans in 100lb bags. I still don't know what was worse: throwing those bags around or getting the ticket from the California Highway Patrol for an axle weight violation out by Winterhaven, CA. And to add insult to injury, sliding the tandems on that trailer was an absolute b****. I hate old trailers like that.

Oh and to make a long story short- I now know how a load shift feels. too bad I had to learn the hard way.

Dudeskey · 03-23-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 24champbailey

Worst weather you ever driven through?

Prolly Monarch pass last year... It was the only mountain pass in the state where Chain law wasn't in effect & it probably should have been lol.

Dudeskey · 03-23-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mtbrncofn

Oooo, I've got a good one. Since you guys have such a high vantage point, what's the nastiest/craziest/kinkiest thing you've ever seen going on in a care?

I've been flashed out on the I-10 in Covina, CA. I'll take LA on a bad day over Chicago on a good day, hehe...

ak1971 · 03-23-2006, 04:46 PM

how much speed do truckers actually take?

Dudeskey · 03-23-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ak1971

how much speed do truckers actually take?

Don't know, but my guess is a there are a few that do it and they take about as much as the Air Force's pilots do.

heydensmom · 03-23-2006, 08:02 PM

Why is it that when ever a hill is coming up a truck always pulls into the fast lane to try to pass someone....that one always stumps me.

Dudeskey · 03-24-2006, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by heydensmom

Why is it that when ever a hill is coming up a truck always pulls into the fast lane to try to pass someone....that one always stumps me.

Maybe they're trying to pass a JB Hunt truck. Just about everyone passes them.

Seriously, in my experience I'll get in to the "hammer lane" on a hill sometimes if I'm empty and I'm 99% sure the other guy I'm passing isn't. The only other explanation could be the guy passing is trying to make a good run at the hill... sometimes it does help on getting over a little faster...

Hotrod · 03-24-2006, 09:03 AM

I never have a problem with trucks getting in my way. The way I see it is they have a job to do and I'll pass them bastages on the next straight away anyway

I would think one reason heydensmom is they cant afford to get slowwed down by another truck or car thats going to slow at the base of a mtn.

Mtbrncofn · 03-24-2006, 03:48 PM

Why is it exactly that it's illegal to use your jake brakes in town or city limits usually?

loborugger · 03-25-2006, 04:02 PM

Noise

Folks dont like listening to them at 3 AM.

I grew up in Santa Fe, NM, about 1 mile from where 285 exits town on a fairly long upgrade. On a still summer night when the windows were open I remember hearing the trucks doing the, "nug, nug, nug, nug" as they were coming down the hill into town. I always thought it was cool. But I guess if I had been an adult, wound up, stressed out, and unable to sleep, I might have thought differently about it.

I guess I am not a trucker - so I shouldnt have answered the question. But, my father drove logging rigs, so I will use that as my excuse!

Mtbrncofn · 03-25-2006, 11:03 PM

I assumed that was it. Thanks!

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03-20-2006, 01:12 AM	#51
24champ Livin' the dream! Methwolfe Alliance Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,551 Adopt-a-Bronco: DomCasual	Worst weather you ever driven through?

03-21-2006, 09:22 PM	#53
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	Oooo, I've got a good one. Since you guys have such a high vantage point, what's the nastiest/craziest/kinkiest thing you've ever seen going on in a care?

03-23-2006, 04:20 PM	#57
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	When you smoke a deer do you ever pick it up and take it home? after all it is already tenderized.

03-23-2006, 04:28 PM	#62
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,312	That is no joke about the Flying J. Disco and I have eaten that shiat on a road trip before and we learned our lesson real quick. We've parked OF1 amongst the truckers plenty of times at the truck stops. One advantage they have that we don't is the turning radius. Those guys can file in just a few feet apart and barely need any room to get out. Learned my lesson the hard way before and got stuck. One thing we don't have in OF1 is a CB radio. We definetly need to get one as truckers have pulled up beside us plenty of times wondering WTF we were. lol I'm sure a CB could have kept us out of some traffic jams also.

03-23-2006, 04:46 PM	#68
ak1971 uhhhh Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,537	how much speed do truckers actually take?

03-23-2006, 08:02 PM	#70
heydensmom I'm Jack Bauer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,577	Why is it that when ever a hill is coming up a truck always pulls into the fast lane to try to pass someone....that one always stumps me.

03-24-2006, 09:03 AM	#72
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	I never have a problem with trucks getting in my way. The way I see it is they have a job to do and I'll pass them bastages on the next straight away anyway I would think one reason heydensmom is they cant afford to get slowwed down by another truck or car thats going to slow at the base of a mtn.

03-24-2006, 03:48 PM	#73
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	Why is it exactly that it's illegal to use your jake brakes in town or city limits usually?

03-25-2006, 04:02 PM	#74
loborugger lost in the ether Did we finally get a FB??? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The 'cuse Posts: 5,783 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Noise Folks dont like listening to them at 3 AM. I grew up in Santa Fe, NM, about 1 mile from where 285 exits town on a fairly long upgrade. On a still summer night when the windows were open I remember hearing the trucks doing the, "nug, nug, nug, nug" as they were coming down the hill into town. I always thought it was cool. But I guess if I had been an adult, wound up, stressed out, and unable to sleep, I might have thought differently about it. I guess I am not a trucker - so I shouldnt have answered the question. But, my father drove logging rigs, so I will use that as my excuse!

03-25-2006, 11:03 PM	#75
Mtbrncofn Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 8,558	I assumed that was it. Thanks!