Gym Time Powerlifting And Strength Training While On The Road.

Brett wrote this...in complete agreement and what will be (hopefully) the last word.

You asked our advice and you got it and you’re going to ignore it anyways. So go do what you want. None of us really care. It doesn’t affect us any. We know the answers, you think you know the answers. Next time don’t ask a question if you don’t want honest answers or if you’re just going to ignore us anyways. Quit wasting our time.

...and let the Troll be Grump, he’s baiting you. Save your enthusiasm for serious inquiries.

Brett wrote this...in complete agreement and what will be (hopefully) the last word.

You asked our advice and you got it and you’re going to ignore it anyways. So go do what you want. None of us really care. It doesn’t affect us any. We know the answers, you think you know the answers. Next time don’t ask a question if you don’t want honest answers or if you’re just going to ignore us anyways. Quit wasting our time.

...and let the Troll be Grump, he’s baiting you. Save your enthusiasm for serious inquiries.

(In place of a plain thumbs up)

Aubrey isn’t quite right...

Before you tear into me about 10 hour breaks, the clock still isn't really stopped when you're on a 10 hour, because other people in your company (the competition as I think Old Skool pointed out in one of his articles) are taking/running loads that could potentially be yours if you work your clock and stay in touch with dispatch correctly.

Aubrey overall I understand and agree with your point...

However the clocks; each have a different function and rules.

Drive clock: Only moves as you drive. 11 total hours, up to 8 total allowed until the 30 minute break is completed. This is a daily clock and will reset after a 10 hour break and/or a 34 hour reset.

Daily on-duty clock. Once started; it will not stop. Once 14 hours have been depleted, you cannot legally drive until completing a 10 hour break or 34 hour reset. You can however continue working (not driving) beyond 14 hours.

70 hour on-duty clock (aka 8-day clock). This clock only moves if on-duty or on-duty driving. If off-duty it will stop. Once it hits 0 you cannot legally drive until either completing a 34 hour reset or gaining hours from a recap (if they are available)

For more detail click here:

Learn The Logbook Rules (HOS)

We're on the same page, and you're right, the clarification was needed for someone who hasn't studied up on the clocks. I was basically trying to get at the same point you, Brett, and Rainy made in later posts....there's just not enough time if you use your clocks to maximize income. You're either managing your clocks for drive time, or trying to work in down time for other interests (which results in losing out to others for loads)...you have to prioritize.

Hey power lifter-

You think you know more than these professionals? Think again. G-Town tried in the beginning to set you straight on the long hours you'll be facing and your time management. You ignored him. So he had to get stern. Plain and simple! You maybe be some kind of expert in weight training but you know squat about the demands of OTR drivers. So then Rainy tells you that most of the time you'll be so exhausted that you may not have time for the gym even 3 days a week much less once a week. Then Brett has to come on here to get frustrated with you because you can't get it through your thick head that you can't have your cake and eat it too. This not "Burger King," you can't have it your way. I don't think I want you on the road if this is your attitude. There are enough drivers out there who don't put safety first. You asked for advice and then you throw it back in their faces. Could your goals be achieved, maybe in a perfect world. That 70' monster is not your personal vehicle. In the old days before the Quall Comm, maybe you could get away with it. But not now. And if you think I'm over the top, then so be it. It's like "Putting an elevator in an outhouse." "It don't belong."

Now your saying to yourself that I'm not coming on this forum anymore, they treated me badly. Well then show some humility here, Brett started this forum to give the TRUTH and nothing but the TRUTH. If you are such a fanatic in your power-lifting regiment, how do you think you are going to get this accomplished. Like I said earlier, THAT 70' MONSTER IS NOT YOURS TO GO JOY RIDING TO THE GYM. What if you have a sensitive load, you can only park where it can be monitored. Which means YOU have to watch it.

As usual, if Raptor has offended anyone here, sorry, but it had to be said.

Raptor chastens the OP...

You maybe be some kind of expert in weight training but you know squat about the demands of OTR drivers.

Pun intended?

I think he got the message...

G-Town

I don't like to be harsh to people. I would like to give what I have been given. Pay it forward. When you have a regular 8-5 job and are home every night this might be a perfect way to get in those gym times. But last I looked around here that some are saying they drive at night to deliver in the morning and then go get their next load and drive 'til their clock is gone for the day. So now your 20 mile from the gym, so are you going to pay for a Uber to get there? OK I think we beat this horse to death.