(Sorta like we did here <.< >.>) Sorry bout that!

Lets stir something up with this! So OTR Drivers, What snacks to you happen to bring with you on the road? Obviously sandwiches and burritos are up there (Hey least for me!) But what else do you like to bring?

Happy New Year everyone.
Live fast. Live free. Love much.

Sorry the page has been inactive for so long guys. I've been dealing with some issues in my personal life and haven't been active on FA in general. But I'm back now and will be catching up on comments and stuff shortly.

Also, I'm getting back in a truck where I belong. A few months ago I left Western and took a break from driving but next week I'm starting with a company called Lionize Delivery Solutions. Regional/local, away from home 1-2 nights a week at most. Mostly flatbed. Its a small privately owned company, fleet of only about 20 trucks. It'll be nice to be a person, part of a family so to speak, instead of just a truck number on a board like I was with big carriers. Pay is 39% of gross which isn't bad either. I'm excited :D

-luthoro

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https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/pe.....rucks/zrcmrQz4

Just thought I'd share a little story with you guys.

The lower parking lot of the truck stop I shut down at last night was all mud ice and deep ass potholes. I spent about two hours pulling two different trucks out of places where they sunk and got stuck and nearly got myself stuck in the process. I saved two drivers tow truck bills. The second one wasnt sunk as deep so it was easy by comparison, first one took most of that time. I couldn't get enough grip on the ice/slush to get him out of the hole. Tried pulling, tried pushing, forward, backward...nothing. Finally with a combination of lots of rock salt and some pieces of scrap wood I was able to get my drive tires to grab well enough to get him out. Did I mention it was like 20 degrees outside? Yeah.

When I was growing up, my best friend's dad was over the road for 20+ years. He used to tell me stories, thats part of what made me wanna get into this career in the first place. He would describe a strong sense of brotherhood and comradery among drivers. Where is it these days? It doesn't exist anymore. I still try to maintain that spirit. We're all out here for the same reason. Thats why I'll help another flatbedder if they're having trouble with tarps, or if I see someone having a hard time getting into a parking spot I'll stop what I'm doing and spot for them, or in this case why I'll spend two hours of my time doing everything in my power to get these two trucks unstuck so they didn't have to call a tow truck. I doubt many others would've put that much time and effort into helping a fellow driver. Most don't care about anyone or anything but themselves.

I better have some good karma coming my way after this.
-luthoro

He really tried as hard as he could tho!

http://youtu.be/D_25xSV_Gzg

Amazing what some people see! I wonder how bad that truck smells of crap after he came to a stop?

hello all you truckerfurs out there
came across this video a while ago and thought that all you furs out there on the road would love t

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvuBXfePLXs

and just as a thank you to all you furs out there on the road
"thank a trucker because if you bought it a trucker brought it"

Originally brought to my attention by  edwardsebastian
I was litterally ROFLing watching this video.

Theres a part of me that feels bad for the guy, you know he was panicking by the time whoever shot this video started recording, but he should've known that road wasnt nearly wide enough to flip a U-turn. And now his career as a trucker is almost surely over. What a fucking idiot

Have a good laugh, trucking furs.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?.....=2&theater

Copied and pasted from  edwardsebastian's journal because I've been meaning to type up something like this for a while and he saved me the trouble.
Seriously guys...do me(and you) a favor: Pay attention when you're near a big truck. I know that they're supposed to be paying attention as well, but that doesn't give you the right to totally ignore safety issues around them.

I know there's a lot of animosity aimed towards big-rig drivers. Some of it is justified, but come the fuck on...We're out there trying to make our living just like you are. The last thing we want is some numbskull doing something stupid and ruining our day(or possibly career if the situation is serious enough). Yeah, truckers can do stupid shit as well and I'm not saying that they don't, however, there has to be some accountability on the non-commercial driver as well. The trucker can't be solely responsible to act safely when they're the one at the disadvantage(larger blindspots, much longer braking distance, limited maneuverability, etc...).

So in order to help you help us, I'm gonna clue you in on a few things that you, as a four-wheeler, can do to help make our jobs a lot easier. Not to mention, keep your ass alive, because lets face it...your 2500lbs sedan versus my 75,000lbs semi-truck...Not even close. So here we go:

1: We need a LOT of room to turn
So we have about 70 feet of vehicle that we have to move from one place to another. That 70 feet pivots about 15 feet from the front of the vehicle. So that leaves about 55 feet of rigid vehicle that we have to get around that turn. This means that we have to swing out pretty wide in order to avoid taking out that telephone pole right there.
The reason I bring this up is because generally we have to set this turn up beforehand in order to make the turn correctly. If it's a right hand turn, this means that there's a chance we will be sitting a little far from the side of the road. This is NOT an invitation for you to squeeze yourself in between the sidewalk and the truck. This is a GREAT way to get run over, especially since there's a large amount of blindspot on that side. That outside wheel will go right up and over the hood of your car.
This also addresses you folks who wanna pull up past the line at the light of the road we're turning onto and prevent us from completing a turn. Stop that. You're just as bad as the people trying to squeeze past us. It's annoying as hell and it's dangerous. So if the truck is about to turn, GET OUT OF ITS WAY!

2: Turn signals are not an indication to speed past the truck
On the topic of turn signals, when we turn one on, it usually means that we want to move over a lane. Since we have very large vehicles, we need a large amount of space to do this, so we tend to signal in advance(or at least I do). However, drivers seems to think that this signal means "I want over, so hurry up and speed past me". This is fine when the car is right next to us, but I've wound up missing my exit before because people blow past me out of fear of "getting stuck behind the truck". If you're behind a semi that wants to move over into your lane, stay back there. Don't try and get past them. Letting them over isn't gonna make you any later than you already are. All you're gonna do is get them cussing, or hell...they might not even see you and move over onto you. Then what? You're REALLY gonna be late.

3: "Why would you stop/pull out like that?"
Seriously...this one is my biggest pet peeve...people suddenly stopping in the middle of the road to turn or pulling out in front of a truck and not getting up to speed.
I'm operating a 75,000lb ballistic missile that (in this certain set of circumstance) is probably going about 40 miles an hour. At that rate of speed, a loaded truck takes approximately 200 feet to come to a complete stop. For those playing the home game, that's a pretty long skidmark. Our trucks do not stop on a dime, and it is absurd for you to behave in a manner that indicates you think they do.
At my old job, the plant workers had a bad habit of running this stop sign connected to the main road. A road that large trucks traveled quite often. I had a pair of close calls myself on that road, people running the stop sign and trying to "beat the truck". Luckily for them, they did. Luckily for them, I was able to react fast enough and get the truck slowed/stopped in time to keep from running them over.
One driver wasn't able to. Lady pulled out in front of him and got hit. The skid marks from the truck were only 35 feet long before the site of the impact. That's how little time she had given him to react. The truck went up and over her car and killed her. The forensics guy determined his truck had been traveling at 26 miles an hour in a 35 zone when he first hit his brakes. 20 miles an hour and it killed her.
Give the truck time to react if you're gonna stop or pull out in front of it. Seriously...

4: Don't automatically assume we know you're there.
Yeah. I know. It's my job to be aware of what's going on around me at all times and to the best of my ability, I am. HOWEVER...climb up into the cab of one of those trucks and you'll see in a big hurry just how much of that rig and the surrounding area you can't immediately see. Those stickers on the back with the "No-Zone" diagrams aren't bullshit. That's how much(if not a little less) of what we cannot see. Just because you are near our vehicle, that doesn't mean we can see you. And if we can't see you, we can't make a safe and accurate decision on how to maneuver our rig and that puts you in danger. So just be safe and give the truck a wide berth.

5: Don't. Fucking. Draft.
Drafting? Sitting close behind a truck to cut down wind resistance and by proxy MPG? That's the stupidest wannabe NASCAR bullshit I've ever heard. I don't care if Mythbusters proved it's legit, it's dangerous as fuck and a great way to get hurt or killed. It ties in with number 4 up there. DON'T. FUCKING. DO IT.

In all seriousness, guys like me have a lot on their plates every day at work on top of guiding these behemoths to their destination. We really would appreciate it if you'd stop and think about how you're acting when around a semi. Don't get up underneath us or in super close. It's dangerous. So just think responsibly when driving near a truck.

TL;DR - Don't do stupid shit around trucks and you might live.

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.

Alright fellow fur drivers. We think it would be awesome to run across each other out on the road right? Well we can't know if we see ya if we don't know what you're driving!

Post links to pics of the trucks you drive here, and if they're on FA we'll +fav em! This way we can all keep an eye out for each other on our daily travels.

hi there i am  tiggertron70 and i am one of the new staffers on this page i am very honored to be here.
well i am a former trucker otr and i have always had a love of trucks
well anyways glad to be here and always remember thank a trucker because if you bought it a trucker brought it
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What he said ^^ XD
Hey all, this is  luthoro one of the other new co-managers of this group. Its an honor having been chosen to help run the group, I'm looking forward to working with all of you and growing our group together! I've been driving OTR for two years now, and I love this career. I've always been fascinated by trucks. You know how when you're little people ask what you want to do when you grow up? My answer was always that I wanted to "drive a big truck". Right now I'm a company driver but I intend to buy my own rig in a few years. Living on the road has its ups and downs as you all know, but that can be said of any profession.

Cheers!

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And ditto for me as well! I'm  bluekitsune And I've always had a love of trucks and used to haul water around in the Oil Fields of Utah and Colorado, now I'm a diesel mechanic for those trucks! Currently I'm trying to save up enough to get my own rig as a bit of a toy and for some work if I ever need it. If you have any questions on mechanics of your rig feel free to ask!

Be safe out there drivers!

Here is the new staff that'll be helping me on the Trucker Furs page! It's an honor for having these three eperienced individuals to join the crew! Congrats guys!

 tiggertron70  BlueKitsune  luthoro

Sorry it's been so long since anything has happened on this page. I've been really busy on the road. I hope nobody hasn't forgot about this page. I'd like to assign a couple group managers to be sure this page can stay active for all of the members. As we all know, most of us are usually busy and can't attend and maintain this page. I'd love to see this page grow and seeing new members join all the time. I need help on updating the submission files and up to date journal entries. Along with maybe getting some furry art work related to the trucking industry. Opinions would be awesome, feel free to send in ideas or wish to help out on the Trucker Furs page.

One more thing. Was anybody on the road on the 72 hour crack down this year? If so, how'd it go? B-)

If trucks stopped:
The first 24 hours
*Delivery of medical supplies to the affected area will cease.
*Hospitals will run out of basic supplies such as syringes and catheters within hours. Radio pharmaceuticals will deteriorate and become unusable.
*Service stations will begin to run out of fuel.
*Manufacturers using just-in-time manufacturing will develop component shortages.
*U.S. mail and other package delivery will cease. Within one day • Food shortages will begin to develop.
*Automobile fuel availability and delivery will dwindle, leading to skyrocketing prices and long lines at the gas pumps.
*Without manufacturing components and trucks for product delivery, assembly lines will shut down, putting thousands out of work.
Within two to three days:
*Food shortages will escalate, especially in the face of hoarding and consumer panic.
*Supplies of essentials, such as bottled water, powdered milk, and canned meat at major retailers will disappear.
*ATMs will run out of cash and banks will be unable to process transactions.
*Service stations will completely run out of fuel for autos and trucks.
*Garbage will start piling up in urban and suburban areas.
*Container ships will sit idle in ports and rail transport will be disrupted, eventually coming to a standstill.
Within a week:
*Automobile travel will cease due to the lack of fuel. Without autos and busses, many people will not be able to get to work, shop for groceries, or access medical care.
*Hospitals will begin to exhaust oxygen supplies.
Within two weeks:
*The nation’s clean water supply will begin to run dry.
Within four weeks
*The nation will exhaust its clean water supply and water will be safe for drinking only after boiling. As a result gastrointestinal illnesses will increase, further taxing an already weakened health care system.
The next time you want to curse a truck driver or campaign for stricter trucking regulations, remember this list and thank him or her instead.

One of our members  bluekitsune is in the need of finding a rig. He's looking to see if anyone that may have a rig their looking to get rid of. Or if possible, any of you may know someone that is. Make or model of truck isn't a requirement. He needs to find a rig that he can fix up, or runs. B-) If anyone has any info, please notify him. B-) He has a journal entry asking for the help.
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3040620/

Thank you

Truck on trucker furs!

Man, it's been a while since I've last posted in our Trucker Furs corner of FA. I apologize I haven't been around to do any kind of an update. I've bee updating the group a bit. Trucker Furs is now watching all the members that's watching the group. But I've noticed we're missing something. We need some photos in our submission gallery. If anyone would like to donate some trucking pics or art, feel free and send me a note. All submissions will be given credit to the rightful owner. I know its not much but I think it will help our group become more noticeable to our fellow trucker furs that isn't aware of our community. We're now currently supporting the  skilledtradesfurs they're low on members and in the need of support. Please help support them. B-) If you or you know anyone that holds a group. I'll add your group icon here on the Trucker Furs. If you have any questions, feel free and send me a note. Or if you want, you also can get ahold of me on Facebook. I have my username posted on the front page of the group.

Thank you for supporting the  truckerfurs

Im part of this old online trucking community called Truck Sim Skins. For the past couple years, the community has been slowly dieing. I've been a member there since 2006 and also a staff member there. We need help on bringing the community back up on its feet. I've been working hard for the past fiew weeks on perswading people to come join and help jump start the forum again. I need help getting the word out. Anything helps, post the link to the site in your profile of journals and help get people interested in the site again. We've been arround since 1998. It would be a shame to see such an old community die completely. Please join and support us. thank you B-)
If you have any questions, please post them here.

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