How To Address Truckers Over The CB?

There are times I want to speak to a particular driver, maybe to inform him of something unsecured on his rig, or maybe to offer some "constructive criticism" of his driving habits. Regardless, I'm curious how you guys address each other to get someone's attention, particularly in traffic or anytime there are lots of other drivers around? For example, I usually refer to them by the name on their trailer, i.e. "Hey Swift!" or "Hey Prime!" but they usually either don't respond or (I assume) they have their CBs off. Is there a more accepted way to initiate a conversation, maybe using codes or something? And again, how do you differentiate who you're talking to in a crowd?

Sometimes I'll address the truck but usually I'll just call out the type of truck (flatbed, tanker etc) and which way I'm headed. Northbound flatbed ......

My default was usually direction, company, and anything unique I could identify like:

"Eastbound Werner behind that blue 4 wheeler" or

"Northbound Celadon with the purple antennas"

...something to that effect. If I couldn't get them to answer and I could get alongside them I'd simply hold up my CB mic when they looked my way. Many times they have a CB but it isn't on. They'll turn it on when they see you're waving the mic at em.

You: "Hey you, dummy"

Him: "Who me?"

You: "Yeah you!"

Then proceed...

Thanks guys, makes sense. Daniel you're too funny!

You: "Hey you, dummy"

Him: "Who me?"

You: "Yeah you!"

Then proceed...

So your that guy calling me out 5-7 times a day...

How come you keep changing your voice and accent? Although I have to admit when you talk like a woman that's cool.