10-4 The Truck Stops Here

jelli · 07-18-2011, 06:10 AM

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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.

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 · 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.

morningstar55 · 07-29-2011, 05:57 PM

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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

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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?

07-18-2011, 06:10 AM	#1
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	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 __________________ “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.“

07-29-2011, 01:41 AM	#4
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, 09:48 AM	#8
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07-22-2013, 07:46 PM	#11
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