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I'm not a runt I'm 6'2" 225 lbs. But like that being said a gun is still more powerful pointing at your skull. So, that's why I asked what I asked.
A heavy duty flash lite, tire thumper, crowbar or claw hammer would work just as well and have double uses as actual tools!
I carry a claw hammer for breaking seals and hitting tandem pins but it's my security system too.
Tandem:
Tandem Axles
A set of axles spaced close together, legally defined as more than 40 and less than 96 inches apart by the USDOT. Drivers tend to refer to the tandem axles on their trailer as just "tandems". You might hear a driver say, "I'm 400 pounds overweight on my tandems", referring to his trailer tandems, not his tractor tandems. Tractor tandems are generally just referred to as "drives" which is short for "drive axles".
I carry a claw hammer for...hitting tandem pins
You would really be better served with a 3 pound mini sledge hammer for those pins. There are gonna be times you're going to have to beat those things nearly to death even with the sledge. It won't happen often, but when it does......
Tandem:
Tandem Axles
A set of axles spaced close together, legally defined as more than 40 and less than 96 inches apart by the USDOT. Drivers tend to refer to the tandem axles on their trailer as just "tandems". You might hear a driver say, "I'm 400 pounds overweight on my tandems", referring to his trailer tandems, not his tractor tandems. Tractor tandems are generally just referred to as "drives" which is short for "drive axles".
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Thanks chickiemonster, I'm taking a crowbar along.
Bobby, you'll also be glad to know that instances of crime or violence against truckers is statistically very small. I usually tell people that truck stops and most of the customers you'll go to are about the equivalent of the parking lot at the mall on a Friday night. It's pretty safe and pretty rare anything serious happens but you have to be aware of your surroundings and use common sense.
Very little to worry about though.
I carry a claw hammer for...hitting tandem pins
You would really be better served with a 3 pound mini sledge hammer for those pins. There are gonna be times you're going to have to beat those things nearly to death even with the sledge. It won't happen often, but when it does......
I'm still slowly accumulating tools as money is still tight due to being behind on bills. The sledge is on the list but I haven't ran into any stubborn pins yet!
Tandem:
Tandem Axles
A set of axles spaced close together, legally defined as more than 40 and less than 96 inches apart by the USDOT. Drivers tend to refer to the tandem axles on their trailer as just "tandems". You might hear a driver say, "I'm 400 pounds overweight on my tandems", referring to his trailer tandems, not his tractor tandems. Tractor tandems are generally just referred to as "drives" which is short for "drive axles".
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Thank you Brett, I'm staying away from the few sites I looked up last night. Those sites were what I call basher sites for the industry. Just negativity. By the way I have a stupid question for you brett?? What is a lot lizard?
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
What is a lot lizard?
It's a prostitute at a truck stop.
Ahhhh! Got it sorry for the stupid question
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I know we can't have guns in trucks. I have a license to carry a concealed weapon ,but I still would get canned if I did. I have 18 years of martial arts but that isn't going to stop a flying bullet at my head. So, is a Louisville slugger acceptable for the truck or anything? I don't start things pretty much stay to myself and definitely not a bully or loudmouth, but I would like to know how everyone stays a little more relaxed knowing you can defend yourself . Just wondering.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated