What It's Like To Be... A Long-Haul Truck Driver
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Aug 27, 2024 Kathy and Gene Lednicky, team truck drivers navigating the highways, share their stories from the long-haul life. They dive into hauling unusual loads like 32,000 lbs of dead rats and the peculiarities of trucking lingo, including what a ‘lumper’ is. Discover the dynamics of driving as a couple, the role of CB radios in trucker culture, and the joys of catching sunrises on the open road. They also discuss route planning, the challenges of living in close quarters, and the emotional toll of long periods away from home.
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Track The Three Mandatory Clocks
- Monitor three driving clocks closely: 70-hour, 11-hour, and the on-shift break clock governed by Qualcomm.
- Stop the Qualcomm clock manually when resting and avoid violations that accrue points on your record.
Team Drivers Preserve Perishable Freight
- Team driving speeds up perishable freight delivery so produce stays fresh across long distances.
- Teams can move goods like Arizona-to-New Jersey produce in about three days by rotating drivers.
Dashcam Saved Their Insurance Claim
- A truck backed into Kathy and Gene's parked rig and left, but their dashcam caught the incident and enabled an insurance claim.
- Their company planned to add interior cameras soon for added safety and compliance.