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1. When you go into a truckstop....pull up on the fuel island....sit there and yak on your cell phone tieing up a fuel island for 30 or 40 minutes. Afterall....parking the truck is too much to ask.
2. When you go into a truckstop, and you fuel up your truck, leave it sit in the fuel island or on the pay line while you go get lunch, shopping, bs'ing around. Afterall, parking the truck is too much to ask.
3. When you go into a truckstop....drive as fast as you can in the parking lot. Its quite impressive. Especially when you hit another truck after you misjudge turns or distances.
4. When you go into a truckstop....make sure you throw all your trash on the ground or in the parking lot. Afterall, its too much to ask you to walk all the way over to a dumpster or trash can.
5. When you go into a truckstop.....and this is the "crowning glory"....make sure you throw your "pee" bottles on the ground or in the parking lot....or even better, show everyone how stupid and lazy you are by getting out of the truck and wetting down the tires. Oh, and don't forget to throw any other bodily waste on the ground.
6. When you go into a truckstop.....and you walk your dog....don't bother to clean up its poop.....everyone appreciates your "fido's" excrement on their shoes. (I do have a dog with me...and yes, I pick it up.)
As long as you do these things or reasonable facsimiles thereof, you will successfully fit in with the worthless subhuman pieces of feces that unfortunately are too plentiful in this world or truckin'.
If you read this and you think I sound "antagonistic"....you may have actually managed to understand what I was saying.
BTW....there are a lot of people who will make a phone call on you.....and I have been known to do it. Not being a "rat"....but if you are so stupid, dangerous, or inconsiderate....well, lets just say: Fair is fair.So I like what I do, you don't, too bad, get over it. Get on with your life, I am.

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You need to be careful because most companies will fire you when some one calls in.

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It's what you make of it.
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At first I thought you were saying us new guys do that MY BAD!!!!!!!!!!!! The only time Im in the fuel island instead of parking is to grab a cup of joe and I pull forward as to not block the island. But your right see it all the time and sometimes here the arguments.There are some slobs out there though.

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Well lets see. You pull into a TS for fuel. Your also hungry and want some coffee but the parking lot is packed and no spaces open with more trucks coming in. A typical Pilot at any time of day. Do you go without so the guy in a hurry doesn't have to wait a few minutes longer?
What a wonderful job. It is what you make of it.

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Please dont limit all the things you should do to just truck stops! Why anyplace is just as good as another when it comes to these activites. May I suggest when you leave youre home bring all the garbage from there too, so you can save money with the waste management bill. When you crest Mt Ashland going to Ca lets say, just pull on over and pitch it all out on the side! This saves you money and will create a job for someonelse when they come pick it up.
I always enjoy seeing the cornocopia of pee bottles and trash up the hill!!!!

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Probably won't fire them...depending on what it is they have done.... but hopefully they will have a "chat" with the miscreant and he/she will acquire the necessary attitude adjustment and not commit the same offense(s) again knowing that there are people who won't tolerate "shpos's (pronounced: schposhes).So I like what I do, you don't, too bad, get over it. Get on with your life, I am.

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In answer to your question: YES!!
If you can't take care of business in a timely fashion.....you have no right to expect the rest of the world to wait for you to get it done.
I am not talking about the person who fuels, pulls forward, runs in, grabs something and comes back out and drives off. I am talking about the "shpos's" who pull in, leave their truck on the fuel island or forward of it, then wander off and sit down in subway or wendy's and feed their face, then wander around awhile and then.....it dawns on them.....its maybe close to time to leave.
I've been trapped in truckstops behind this inconsiderate cretins. 4 or 5 minutes is no big deal....it takes alittle longer than that for me to fuel, check my oil, clean the windshield/windows/mirrors, etc. But when the jerk takes 30 or 45 minutes..... I want to do some dastardly things.
It is entirely unreasonable to expect others to wait while you fool around and waste time. If you want to sit down and eat ....go to a Flying J or a TA.
For instance....at the Pilot on the northside of Nashville, TN there was a real whizkid who left his truck on the fuel island....45 minutes...while he was yakking on the phone....there was parking available....and when the manager found him and told him to move it...he wanted to know "Why?". The manager said fine...a tow truck is on the way. The boneheaded driver got pissed off at the manager... Ohhhh, duhhh. 45 minutes!!
At the Pilot in Baytown TX....another dolt fueled up, pulled forward and then went in the sleeper and fell asleep. An hour later they managed to wake him up...... He should've been parked anyway.So I like what I do, you don't, too bad, get over it. Get on with your life, I am.

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Here's another one:
When you pull into a truckstop to take your 10 hour break....and you are "bobtail", make sure that you take up a whole parking space with your tractor. Don't bother to park it out of the way in a smaller space....afterall, YOU are the only person on the planet.
Right now, I'm at the Pilot in Baytown TX....place is filling up, and I am looking out the windshield at two bobtails taking up 2 parking spaces close to the building. There's other spaces here to park a bobtail.
Why is this a problem: Because another driver may come in with a trailer who is or is almost out of hours...tired and needs to park. But he can't.....because some inconsiderate jerk with a bobtail is taking up a full spot.
You might think this and some of my other comments are petty....but wait until your day is affected by these pinheads. Then you'll understand. Especially when your 11/14 is up, bobtails are taking up full spaces, and the next possible place to park is just past that scalehouse thats still open...........So I like what I do, you don't, too bad, get over it. Get on with your life, I am.

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You need to quit your whinning and suck it up. It's what you make of it.

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We are always going to have the problem children in trucking. It started in the early 80's and continues strong to this day.
I was at the top of Monteagle, TN yesterday parked in the inspection area. The first truck I see is dumping out his urine out the window as He's driving past the red/green light. Urine pouring all over his steps. At least he did stop for the red light.
The 2nd truck right after him goes flying through the red light. Never stops...

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Another couple that were overlooked:
When you are at the fuel island, you will most likely find a bucket of soapy water, and a long pole with a nylon scrubber on one side, and a rubber blade on the other. Ignore the rubber blade, it's just there for looks. Take the nylon scrubber, dip it in the water, and feel free to wash your truck. Pay particular attention to the hood, front end, sides, and the fairings on the cab. Also, please scrub your tires, wheels, and hubcaps. If there is a hose there that provides running water, be sure to rinse your truck off before you leave the fuel island.
Some people may try to confuse you and say that this tool is a 'windshield squeege', and should only be used for cleaning windshields, windows, and headlights. Ignore them - they are able to have their trucks washed at a truckwash, and have forgotten what it's like to be a "real" truck driver.
When you go into the restaurant, remember that all the waitresses are actually prostitutes waiting for their shift to end, so they can go to the parking lot and make some money. Feel free to make lewd, crude, sexually-charged comments towards them. If she turns down your suave, sophisticated approach - she's probably a dyke anyway.
And finally, be sure to swear loudly and often. Nothing says "real man" to the other patrons in the restaurant like a good outburst of profanity. Ignore the non-drivers and families with children who may happen to be in the restaurant. Remember - this is a truckstop by Gawd, and you are a real, genuine truckdriver! If they don't like what they hear, let 'em eat at Shoney's, Denny's, or one of them other Communist places that doesn't have parking for big trucks - the douchebags!
Thank you for your time. Next week we'll discuss how not washing your hands after you use the restroom adds flavor to the buffet."Climb back in the cab, cross your fingers for luck.
We gotta keep movin' if we're going to make a buck. "
- Roll On Down the Highway, Bachman Turner Overdrive


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Its spelled "whining"..... and I have no need to "suck it up", because I'm not whining... I'm simply expressing some thoughts. But you're right....its what you make of it....and that includes not tolerating inconsiderate, arrogant, stupid fools and jerks.
If the truth bothers you....avoid this subject.
Alot of people issue these complaints on a daily basis..... so maybe it will be of some benefit to "newbies" to become familiar with some "don'ts" so they don't emulate inconsiderate idiots, slobs, and jerks.
Everyone talks about how "screwed up this industry is".... but apparently some haven't the will or fortitude to help make positive changes.So I like what I do, you don't, too bad, get over it. Get on with your life, I am.

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Thank you SpotsCat !!
Not only was that on the money....but I got a good chuckle out of it too!!So I like what I do, you don't, too bad, get over it. Get on with your life, I am.