Comments By sculpy

I didn't pass on the word, I was humorously commenting on the fact that you're helping to spread the rumour by passing-on that trucker's story with your posting. If YOU want to pass on the word "meta-" in my post, as well as the exclamation marks which indicate playfulness, that, likewise, is up to you. You didn't even answer the question I asked.

Good point miracleofmagic. There must be a little luck that goes along with safety records like that nowadays eh?

I for one have never hauled onions but from what I have seen is that the use of "V" boards on the top edges is almost a must to me, but the tarp only goes over the top and 6-12" down the sides and the straps over that. It needs to be open to get air so the onions don't start to rot under the tarp because of the heat.

Thanks for the reply Pat M. Is a "V" board like an oversized, long edge-protector? And kudos on hauling those beams, that's pretty bad-ass.

Very meta-, Errol! You made yourself a link in the rumour chain! Why did you feel you had to get out of there, if I may ask?

It's strange. Considering A) the millions of truck drivers there are, and were; B) the indispensable role trucking has in the economy of modern societies; C) the adventurous, fascinating lifestyle the profession demands and; D) the iconic role big rigs have in the American consciousness (some of the biggest, baddest motors in a motor-obsessed culture)...

I find it amazing that there really haven't been a lot of movies *about* trucking in cinema. A good number of movies with incidental trucks and truck drivers, but so few where the trucking is really what the movie is about. Weird.

But good mentions all! Over the Top and The Wages of Fear are my favourites that I know. I haven't seen Every Which Way.... or Smokey and the Bandit since I was a little kid, I should watch those again!

She's a beaut Daniel C.! You two take care of each other out there. ; )

Good luck Kat! Sure you'll do fine.

And great quote Mario V.! I love Over the Top! That movie's kept trucking in the back of my head ever since I was a boy!

That's a good point Errol. The price just doesn't seem to match up to the service with a lot of these packages from what i've been reading. Best load-up the laptop with books, movies and shows before hitting the road. ; )

I wonder if a cheaper data plan would stand-up to a lot of google earth and maps use for trip planning though. Any thoughts?

High road says perception is 3/4 seconds. At 55 mph, you travel 60 feet in 3/4 second. The Wyoming book says 1 3/4 seconds.

Whaaaaat? Is the average Wyoming driver ASLEEP? Almost two seconds is RIDICULOUS!

Sorry, that doesn't help.

I think most company trucks have locks on their doors, at least that's what i'm hoping. Behind those doors you can choose a tool of the trade to keep you company; a tire iron, crowbar or big wrench should do the trick. If you're hell-bent on wandering outside in a dark parking area in a bad part of town, carry one of those long heavy-duty flashlights like you're an FBI agent ready to find clues and crack skulls.

Like everyone says, you've got more chance of being fired than being assailed in a life or death situation, but if you'd "rather be judged by twelve than carried by six", that's ultimately a decision you've got to make for yourself.