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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTruck drivers are getting worn down.
I've been non stop in the SW region of the US hauling Walmart trailers exclusively from their distribution center outside of Barstow to the Walmart's in Las Vegas and the Pahrump, NV. trying to keep the food and goods flowing.
I'm now on my 34 hour reset because I ran out of service hours, so I finally get a break and my truck is due for it's B service.
Thank you everyone for your support for us truckers in these trying times.
wildflower
(3,196 posts)emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)msongs
(67,421 posts)dware
(12,419 posts)they're allowing us to use their facilities to clean up, allowing us to park our trucks in their lots to get some sleep and they're paying top mileage rates.
ariesgem
(1,634 posts)Walmart use to be my alternative to park/rest overnight when the truck and rest stops were full. I would also stock up on supplies. Right around the time I retired, some of the Walmarts were starting to ban this practice by putting parking boots on the trucks. Glad to see they're truck friendly again..
StarryNite
(9,456 posts)RandySF
(59,012 posts)magicarpet
(14,157 posts)Lay low and stop this deadly virus.
Be Safe/ Be Well
2naSalit
(86,683 posts)Thanks for being a road warrior... it's not something everyone can do!
Beakybird
(3,333 posts)Enjoy your deserved rest!
Leghorn21
(13,525 posts)You just CANT
I wave at truckers - and have for decades - and say, Here comes my dinner, YUM!
- now more than ever
Hang tough and take good good care, dware
Renew Deal
(81,866 posts)To getting American communities back to normal. There's a lot of empty shelves right now. So, Thanks!
dware
(12,419 posts)as fast as I drop a trailer and hook up to an empty, I'm being dispatched back to the Barstow center for another loaded trailer.
soryang
(3,299 posts)glad I don't have to anymore. I've been off the road for over three years. I got an email from my former employer looking for drivers last week, after not hearing from them for a couple of years. Then I got a recruitment banner from UPS, which is unheard of.
Drive safe out there.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,624 posts)What you're doing is appreciated. Take this opportunity to get plenty of rest.
Demonaut
(8,921 posts)Ananda62
(258 posts)Thanks to you and your fellow truckers. Im in Vegas and appreciate your work during this horrible pandemic!
dware
(12,419 posts)stop in and say hi.
Though Im in self-isolation and not really leaving the house 😔
Green Line
(1,123 posts)I come from a family of truck drivers, you are our angels right now.
Raine
(30,540 posts)truckers so much!
BigmanPigman
(51,613 posts)rogerballard
(2,889 posts)Big red letters on a sticker on the back door of an 18 wheeler I was passing on a freeway here in Michigan and this was in the 90's, woke me up that's for sure. Thank you
lunatica
(53,410 posts)You guys are superheroes! Youre literally keeping us from starving!
sheshe2
(83,818 posts)You need to sleep and rest. You truckers are doing far more than the children in charge are doing.
Thank you for all you do.
dware
(12,419 posts)I haven't been posting much lately because I've been so busy, this is a much needed rest, for me and my dog and my Lucille.
sheshe2
(83,818 posts)You, your dog and Lucille, sleep well.
Thank you for everything. Please stay safe. We need you. America needs 100K of you.
dware
(12,419 posts)Tomorrow my Lucille gets her B service at the Peterbilt facility in North Las Vegas and then it's back on the road again.
Peace out.
Olafjoy
(937 posts)PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)liberalla
(9,250 posts)Get rested. Stay safe and sane!
MontanaMama
(23,333 posts)Thank you dware for what youre doing for all of us.
Anon-C
(3,430 posts)Thank you!!!
littlemissmartypants
(22,708 posts)Please take good care of yourself! ❤ lmsp
sheshe2
(83,818 posts)rustysgurl
(1,040 posts)All I can say is thank God for the hours of service rules, or these drivers would be run ragged. Son-in-law drives a dedicated route from KC area to Colorado and back. Daughter monitors electronic logs and makes sure those truckers (both men and women) get their rest and restarts. If it wasn't for truckers, we would be in sad shape.
Be kind to truckers ... they are keeping us alive!
denbot
(9,901 posts)Usually I would all but kill for a short Lift ride to Beal Street, but Im a little off my feed and decided to do a deep cleaning on my rig instead.
dware
(12,419 posts)I'm going to have her washed at the Peterbilt facility after her B service and I'll clean her inside also, then I'll bobtail back to Walmart, pick up an empty and dead head back to Barstow.
Stay safe out there fellow road warrior.
Demovictory9
(32,465 posts)Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)Take your rest breaks. I cant wait to be back out there sharing the highways with you guys.
Hubs and I have spent two days planning a great road trip. Roll on!
Meowmee
(5,164 posts)DarthDem
(5,256 posts)You're a true hero. Get some rest!
peacebuzzard
(5,175 posts)Dem2theMax
(9,652 posts)PLEASE know how much you are appreciated!
Please take care of yourself and stay safe.
C Moon
(12,219 posts)Thank you!
GReedDiamond
(5,313 posts)JCMach1
(27,562 posts)jmbar2
(4,902 posts)Marrah_Goodman
(1,586 posts)Thank you for your hard work.
rwheeler31
(6,242 posts)They should bring them in to help with short runs. Thank you, drivers, for all you are doing.
stage left
(2,964 posts)Truck Drivers.
KT2000
(20,585 posts)I hope you are able to find food and bathroom resources for yourself while on the road. I heard there were problems with that. Be well!
GentryDixon
(2,954 posts)cwydro
(51,308 posts)But thank you.
It would be really great if people stopped their panic buying and hoarding. Very disappointing to see how many have responded to this crisis.
Despite that, you guys are keeping this country running.
Maru Kitteh
(28,341 posts)brought to us by you. Thank you.
ProfessorGAC
(65,106 posts)My dad drove a truck, but not long haul. He drove a semi, delivering milk to supermarkets. So, he was home every night.
The stuff you're doing seems more taxing, and my dad's job wore him out!
Take care!
EllieBC
(3,024 posts)of you though too. Eat and hydrate and rest. Your family needs you around too so take care of yourself.
Aquaria
(1,076 posts)In making their lives so comfortable and full of abundance.
I'm especially glad that you guys are getting so much work, after Idiot Amin screwed you over so badly with the tax ripoff of 2017. A lot of you have been taking some hard hits that you did not deserve.
Make a killing while it's here to be made, and keep safe out there.
alphafemale
(18,497 posts)It is hard to feel full rested in normal times.
Blessing and best wishes.
panader0
(25,816 posts)UpInArms
(51,284 posts)Thank you for what you do.
TNNurse
(6,928 posts)that the people are grateful for all of you.
crickets
(25,981 posts)Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)Anyone complaining about empty shelves, needs to read this post. Remember, the truckers are our heroes right now, more than at any other time. Keep up the good work, and take care of yourself.
Raftergirl
(1,290 posts)Hope you are getting a good rest for a bit.
Stay safe!
mountain grammy
(26,635 posts)You guys rock, at least most of the ones I listen to.. experts on music and plenty of other stuff.
This country would shut down tight if you guys start getting sick.. stay well out there and thank you for keeping America open, for now.
HotTeaBag
(1,206 posts)I missed my calling to be an OTR driver - I would have loved to live the life you're living.
All I have now is Road Dog and dreams.
You and yours have all the respect I can offer.
bullwinkle428
(20,629 posts)weeks ago that I work in an industry that directly supplies the trucking industry, and our production has been halted temporarily, but I'm certainly hoping that won't last long. Beyond my own selfish desires for wanting to back to work, I want to make sure that you all have the necessary logistical support in terms of your equipment! You play an essential role in getting food on my table, amongst countless other things, and maintaining those supply lines is vital.
Mickju
(1,803 posts)Thank you for hanging in there.
Moebym
(989 posts)thank you for your hard work and dedication in helping keep store shelves stocked.
PA Democrat
(13,225 posts)Niagara
(7,638 posts)For all that you do. Make sure to get plenty of rest on your break.
onecaliberal
(32,878 posts)redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)GreenPartyVoter
(72,379 posts)bronxiteforever
(9,287 posts)beaglelover
(3,487 posts)Eliot Rosewater
(31,112 posts)our front line responders
I wish we could buy you lunch....like steak, lobster, etc...
MLAA
(17,308 posts)Sending you good energy and strength💫💥💕
You are saving lives, thank you.
OldManTarHeel
(435 posts)I tip my hat to you and all the others that are keeping the pipeline of goods moving. Rest up, my friend.
mwooldri
(10,303 posts)There's a ton of drivers out there who normally haul things like steel, glass, other stuff.. stuff not essential to daily living. Car plants have shut down, thus they don't need parts. Parts manufacturers don't need raw materials... Steel plants have no customers .. that whole supply chain is shutting down. Dock workers and factory line employees are being sent home. Drivers will be idled and maybe sent home too. The drivers would be happy enough to swap their flatbeds for dry vans and reefers and help out.
ramen
(790 posts)Thank you.
seta1950
(932 posts)Million thanks
SallyHemmings
(1,822 posts)denvine
(802 posts)rickford66
(5,524 posts)He treated me to lunch and took me quite as far as he could. He also explained how dangerous it was because of poor drivers. How long his stopping distance was etc. I keep this in mind all the time. I don't forget to flash my lights when they're safely past me.
Doreen
(11,686 posts)Stay safe from both virus and road danger.
Roy Rolling
(6,925 posts)Mercy sakes alive, we got us a convoy!
titanicdave
(429 posts)....to all the truckers everywhere......I don't even want to think where we'd be without you folks.......thank you, thank you, thank you !!!!
oldsoftie
(12,569 posts)And utility workers too!
qanda
(10,422 posts)❤️
wendyb-NC
(3,328 posts)DarleenMB
(408 posts)Take care and stay safe. You have never been MORE needed than now. thank you so much for all you are doing.
BTW if your travels take you to Sheridan WY the local Rib & Chop house announced they're providing free meals to truckers.
Danascot
(4,690 posts)Are you aware of any way an average person can help truck drivers during this time. Donations of cash or assistance? Maybe a fund could be set up to contribute to the truck repair and service outfits to defray costs to drivers? Assistance to drivers families? What else could we do?
Thank you for your service.
Alea
(706 posts)Thank you
Alacritous Crier
(3,816 posts)Chainfire
(17,576 posts)Tell us, what is traffic looking like now?
Dennis Donovan
(18,770 posts)dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)Nature Man
(869 posts)you're appreciated more than you'll ever know.
barbtries
(28,807 posts)Cha
(297,395 posts)ewagner
(18,964 posts)that's what my trucker friends like to say...
OhioChick
(23,218 posts)Alpeduez21
(1,752 posts)Thanks and stay safe, dware.
steve2470
(37,457 posts)kairos12
(12,862 posts)mahatmakanejeeves
(57,533 posts)Today: a car battery, seasoned fries, supreme pizza, and disposable razors. I might have been the only person in the Walmart without toilet paper or paper towels in my basket.
I had gone there last night too, but I left not knowing which car battery was the one I should get. I figured that out this morning and went back this afternoon. If anyone there had CV, then I've got lots of company. It's flat out astonishing how many of the shelves are barren.
BlueIdaho
(13,582 posts)He really opened my eyes to the life of all our road warriors. Hats off to you and to you all.
subana
(586 posts)...while asking for little credit. It's a difficult job & they're not the only ones who sacrifice, their spouses & families also are deprived from seeing each other at times. I know, my dad was a truck driver who died while driving a truck.
Thank you truckers for being the heroes you are!
raging moderate
(4,307 posts)gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)JDC
(10,130 posts)CousinIT
(9,251 posts)Another reason people should not hoard. Truckers who deliver all this stuff that they're hoarding are exhausted!
Thank you for all you do! Get some rest, wash your hands a lot and take care of yourself and your family - and know your work is IMPORTANT and appreciated!
Maven
(10,533 posts)And that's not an exaggeration.
"Thank you" isn't enough.
Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)Thank you so much for all your hard work.
dware
(12,419 posts)I am overwhelmed with humbleness by all the support I'm getting from this great community, with this kind of support, we will beat this virus and the Mango Menace in Nov.
Please give thanks to all of our frontline responders who are doing all they can to get thru these trying times and get our country back on track, despite what the Mango Menace and his minions are doing to sabotage it.
I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!