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endless CB sh!t talking and selfishness
12 years ago
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This both amuses and irritates me. Why is it that 9 times out of 10, other drivers cant hold an intelligent conversation? We all hear it on a daily basis. N-word this, fuck you that...it never ends. I like to actually have an intelligent conversation, not talk endless amounts of shit. Are these guys too stupid to do anything but talk shit and bash other drivers for no reason? Do they not realize that while they're busy trying to sound tough all they're actually doing is demonstrating what an ignorant, immature asshole they are? Its easy to sound like a hard ass when you're hiding behind a mic but then when someone calls them out and asks where they are so they can go beat their ass for being disrespectful they suddenly have nothing to say or they just keep talking shit but wont back up their words.
Why are most other drivers so damn disrespectful? Its uncalled for. What happened to the sense of comradery, brotherhood, and mutual respect among drivers I've heard the old school guys talk about? Its nonexistent these days. I don't get it. What makes these idiots think that being extremely disrespectful to someone who doesnt deserve it is acceptable behavior? Personally, I'm respectful to anyone until they've given me a reason not to be.
Whats more, I often go out of my way to help other drivers because we're all out here for the same reason. If I'm walking through a truck stop or just chilling in the seat and I see someone having a hard time backing into a parking spot, I stop what I'm doing and go spot for em. I'm a flatbedder, if I'm at a shipper or receiver and I'm not busy at the moment, I help other flatbedders even if they drive for a rival company. Be it helping tarp, fold up a tarp, throw straps, whatever. I've been known to hit the shoulder if I see another truck, especially another skateboard, on the shoulder and go ask if theres anything I can do to help. I don't expect anything in return, I just do it because its the right thing to do. Why does it seem like most drivers are just selfish shit talking assholes and only a handful like me go out of our way to be respectful and helpful to our fellow drivers. If more of us were like that it would be a better world out here on the road.
Why are most other drivers so damn disrespectful? Its uncalled for. What happened to the sense of comradery, brotherhood, and mutual respect among drivers I've heard the old school guys talk about? Its nonexistent these days. I don't get it. What makes these idiots think that being extremely disrespectful to someone who doesnt deserve it is acceptable behavior? Personally, I'm respectful to anyone until they've given me a reason not to be.
Whats more, I often go out of my way to help other drivers because we're all out here for the same reason. If I'm walking through a truck stop or just chilling in the seat and I see someone having a hard time backing into a parking spot, I stop what I'm doing and go spot for em. I'm a flatbedder, if I'm at a shipper or receiver and I'm not busy at the moment, I help other flatbedders even if they drive for a rival company. Be it helping tarp, fold up a tarp, throw straps, whatever. I've been known to hit the shoulder if I see another truck, especially another skateboard, on the shoulder and go ask if theres anything I can do to help. I don't expect anything in return, I just do it because its the right thing to do. Why does it seem like most drivers are just selfish shit talking assholes and only a handful like me go out of our way to be respectful and helpful to our fellow drivers. If more of us were like that it would be a better world out here on the road.
EdwardSebastian
~edwardsebastian
Same thing here. At this point I only turn it on when I see a traffic issue.
TruckerFurs
~truckerfurs
OP
I'm getting sick of hearing it but I don't think I should have to turn my radio off and potentially miss warnings about traffic and scales just get some peace.
captaindrakon
~captaindrakon
I agree. Had to move out of my truck so it'd be available as a loaner for someone else when I was on vacation. I didn't bother to put my CB back in upon my return, since it's mostly off, for this reason.
shadow_bandit
∞shadowbandit
I know what you mean, I retired back in 96 and even back then it was like that, I just turned on the stereo and turned off the CB, I don't need/want to hear all that stuff. SB.
TruckerFurs
~truckerfurs
OP
I'd be willing to bet it wasn't as bad back then
shadow_bandit
∞shadowbandit
Oh yeah it was... sometimes it sounded like an all out war, every other word was a cuss word, and I going to F'ing kill you if I ever come across you, etc .... it was awful, so I just ended up not turning on the CB at all... my stereo was a lot nicer to listen to than all that fussing and commotion. SB.
EdwardSebastian
~edwardsebastian
I'll typw up my reply once I am off duty and have time lol.
TruckerFurs
~truckerfurs
OP
Thats cool, I just had stopped at a flyin hook to get lunch and take my 30 and I heard three different drivers throwing insults at each other and thought I'd get you guys' opinions on this.
microbuss
~microbuss
yes I agree Like pick another channel & NOT 19!! sheesh
Azal
~azal
My short run, going through Dallas I never heard so many people comparing dick size before, even since high school...Channel 19 generally had me with a wtf look on my face every time it was turned on...
Diago-J
~diago-j
Yeah, I know what you mean there, as the last truck I drove had a CB in it, and all it mostly consisted of was insults being thrown around to other drivers, by fellow drivers, so I never used it much. Haven't got one in my current truck, which I'm not to bothered about really. Definitely not cool indeed, and I hear you on the helping out part too! I try and do what I can to help other drivers, as you say, its the right thing to do. I can't stand to see others struggling on alone.
Bundadingy
~bundadingy
Half the time down here its this one guy who makes pigeon noises constantly, shouts into the mic saying he's got a biiiiiiiiiiiig cock and when its not that fucking retard its every one else with a bloody UHF abusing truckies. Which is why the company i work for don't run on CH40 unless we need to talk to Pilots.
