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What do you think of truck drivers and trucking in america?

mycountry 2012/06/25 01:09:43
do you think we are a nuisance and perverts?
or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
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some people think of us as a nuisance, some call us perverts, some say we are the backbone to america's economy. i would like some honest opinions good or bad. this is my first sodahead discussion, so i am sorry if something might not make sense.
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  • pdarkow 2012/06/25 02:48:23
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    pdarkow
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    Truckers are the single most vital part of America's Economy for the simple fact nothing and I mean nothing can be bought sold or traded without truckers. It takes a truck to deliver everything in a grocery store, retail store, manufacturing plants need raw material delivered by trucks, etc. Gas stations depend on trucks to deliver fuel to their gas station so they can sell it to the consumers, nothing moves without truckers period. These facts are often taken for granted by our society and often overlooked by our society.
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  • Beat Ma... littleb... 2012/06/25 16:30:54
    Beat Magnum True Hero
    +1
    It would be a massive construction project to install all of those rails. I saw a special on Discovery channel where they showed the old railroad tracks that used to run above ground in LA. A real traffic nightmare! It took years to build the tracks that now run below the ground level until you hit the surface. It would be a great boom for the economy of a place like Bakersfield though.
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  • littleb... Beat Ma... 2012/06/25 18:12:22
    littlebuffalo55TBA
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    Yes, very expensive! But last I heard every gallon of gas sold has a Tax for just such things? Another concern is the lost revenue buy others who lose time being hung up in the traffic mess!

    I have no problem with a Truck with a Container on it for local delivery. But using Tractors as a main means of getting them out of state is a silly snarling waste of resources that severly inpedes other commerce.

    And the Fools are selling us on a commuter train from LAX to SF via Fresno? Who is 100 miles East and saying "GTFouttahere!"!

    Oh and a Highspeed Train to Las Veagas makes much more sense and the route would be over a lot of virtually unused fereral land!

    Trust me your tax dollars are NOT being put to best use by "Rocket Scientists" in these cases!
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  • intoler... littleb... 2012/06/25 18:23:26
    intolerantrwj
    .... those Fuel Taxes are much like the Fed Tire Tax and the Cal Tire Tax ... you know, $ 1.75 per tire last I knew to fund disposal ... a duplicate of the fed tax for the same thing.
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  • intoler... littleb... 2012/06/25 17:38:57
    intolerantrwj
    +1
    ..... if the Fuel Taxes, Tolls and Highway Use Taxes that we pay were actually apllied as advertised at implementation, Infrastructure would be well maintained and updated on a regular basis .... the Funds are routinely stolen for ' Pet Projects ', such as Harry Reid's rail project..
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  • littleb... intoler... 2012/06/25 18:03:29
    littlebuffalo55TBA
    +2
    Exactly!
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  • NYCbrit 2012/06/25 08:48:08 (edited)
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    NYCbrit
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    I know a few truckers, long and short haul, and have great respect for their job, both economy wise and difficulty wise. I've watched one in an extra long rig make a tight turn off of an uphill off ramp in a snowstorm in a residential area... amazing.
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  • Wanderer 2012/06/25 08:42:38
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    Wanderer
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    Much like in my country...Australia, truckers are a vital part of life itself and I hope in future days to come that it never changes. In all my dealings with these guys I've never met one with any of the perversions that you speak of and although they are known to like the ladys...... a lot.!! there's nothing about these people that is out of the ordinary.They are just ordinary working men doing there best to do there job.

    mack truck
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  • nothingbutthetruth 2012/06/25 07:26:42
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    nothingbutthetruth
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    You are a very vital part of America economy, and we wish you continue success.
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  • bman~AVA 2012/06/25 06:50:47
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    bman~AVA
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    MyCountry, I'll say it like this. I saw a sign posted in N.M. years ago that said it like it really is. "If you bought it a trucker brought it!" In answer to your question, yes, trucking is very much vital to our countries economy here. Also I see you're pretty much new here so if no one has done it then let me be the first to say to you welcome to SH. I hope you have yourself a great time here and meet/befriend many nice friends. Good post, from 1 trucker to another.
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  • Scooter bman~AVA 2012/06/25 12:57:16
    Scooter
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    Hey, mr. bman!! Happy Monday!!

    keep on truckin
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  • bman~AVA Scooter 2012/06/25 17:41:33
    bman~AVA
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    Miss Scooter good afternoon to you and happy Monday to you too! Good to see you sweet lady!
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  • mwg0735 2012/06/25 06:21:30
  • Beat Ma... mwg0735 2012/06/25 16:31:56
    Beat Magnum True Hero
    +2
    I just wish the idiots on the road who were not driving trucks drove safer.
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  • intoler... mwg0735 2012/06/25 17:43:35
    intolerantrwj
    +1
    .... you can thank the implementation of the CDL for the majority of unsafe drivers .... another federal bs program.

    Feel any safer now that you take your shoes off at an airport ... funny, how the bs programs target the innocent, isn't it.
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  • mwg0735 intoler... 2012/06/25 18:27:34
  • intoler... mwg0735 2012/06/25 18:28:50
    intolerantrwj
    +1
    .... yep' !
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  • mycountry intoler... 2012/06/26 03:26:33
    mycountry
    actually, if the federal goverment, would leave the hours of service alone, the 14hr, 11 hr, and 10 hr rules. we would not have problems. statisticly the trucking industry has had fewer accidents since these rule were made. if we leave it up to the obama administration they would have us only driving 8 hours a day. which to me would hurt the economy and make truckers do drastic things to make up for the money they would loose, especially for owner operators. they just keep changing the rules every year.
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  • SteveMarine- JLA 2012/06/25 06:14:12 (edited)
  • TheTruth1313 2012/06/25 06:09:19
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    TheTruth1313
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    Absolutely! God bless truckers for the often difficult job you do.
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  • TuringsChild 2012/06/25 05:49:23
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    TuringsChild
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    I don't know what's been going on that you would even ask the question. I grew up understanding that truckers were the knights of the road. There was a time when truckers could be depended on to help when help was needed, and stand up when it counted. Maybe I'm just old school.
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  • KingdomNow 2012/06/25 05:44:12
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    KingdomNow
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    How do you think your food gets to the market?
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  • Andy 2012/06/25 05:41:38
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    Andy
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    Without trucks and drivers... we could not survive!!! THANK YOU!!
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  • shotgun the 3rd 2012/06/25 05:05:22
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    shotgun the 3rd
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    If you got it, a truck brought it..
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  • DDogbreath 2012/06/25 04:16:12
    do you think we are a nuisance and perverts?
    DDogbreath
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    The Best Drivers are a nuisance to idiots, and of course perverts. And proud of it!

    CLUCK CLUCK

    super trucking
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  • lil crazy 2012/06/25 03:55:18
    None of the above
    lil crazy
    +3
    I do not stereotype people based on their occupation. I have met truck drivers that are decent people and I have come across a couple of perverts too so it really depends on the person.
    I guess it really is a vital part of america's economy so I suppose I could have chose that one.
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  • JohnT 2012/06/25 03:35:02
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    JohnT
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    I did it for three years and it is a honest hard job. Delivering all the goods in the United States is the backbone of this nation. I have met and known a lot of good men and women that drive for a living I was lucky I did local driving, not long haul which is tough.
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  • mycountry 2012/06/25 03:29:58 (edited)
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    mycountry
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    i don't know if i should vote on my own poll, but thank you for opinions. i do wished that all truck drivers could be courtious out there on the road. it seem there is a lot more traffic on the road these days, i am to a long haul driver, and spend alot of hours from my wife. i try my best to practice safe and courtious driving, i feel that we can all play a part in this. so i will keep doing my part to keep the economy going and the roads safe, thank you once again for your thoughts and opinions.
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  • Gracie - Proud Conservative 2012/06/25 03:29:35
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    Gracie - Proud Conservative
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    Vital and necessary.
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  • Scooter 2012/06/25 03:21:27
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    Scooter
    +3
    A very vital part of America's economy! It would be a hard job! I would wipe out alot of things trying to turn corners and backing up! You have my respect! :)
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  • DDogbreath Scooter 2012/06/25 04:19:35
    DDogbreath
    +2
    I don't get no respect... Thank you Scooter...

    respect scooter
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  • Scooter DDogbreath 2012/06/25 04:27:30
    Scooter
    +3
    Awwww, D! You're my favorite truck driver! I totally respect you...*muah*

    perve
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  • Jbug799 2012/06/25 03:15:35
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    Jbug799
    +3
    You are def part of our economy..but some of the truck drivers are perverts..LOL but we need ya no matter what...Drive on!!
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  • C.C. 2012/06/25 03:05:52
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    C.C.
    +4
    I respect truck drivers, I couldn't handle their type of work and what kind of people they have to put up with on and off the road.
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  • Peewee 2012/06/25 03:03:56
    Undecided
    Peewee
    +1
    Both of the above? Not perverts...and I know trucks keep America moving and working. Most drivers are courteous, but I used to spend a LOT of time on the road and I have been deliberately run off the road many times, for no reason. I'm not a rude driver either.
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  • mycountry Peewee 2012/06/25 03:37:23
    mycountry
    +1
    i hope it wasn't intentional, see trucks are big and we have a certian blind spot that no matter how much we check those mirrors. the blind spot will hid a car, so i hope it was that and not the driver being rude. if it was i appologize for that persons rude behavior. be safe.
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  • Peewee mycountry 2012/06/25 04:56:57
    Peewee
    +1
    Thanks for the kind response. Where is that spot so I can stay out of it? I just want everyone on the road to be aware, travel safely and be kind to other drivers. I know there are some very rude 4 wheelers too.
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  • bman~AVA Peewee 2012/06/25 06:59:02
    bman~AVA
    +1
    Miss Peewee I think I can answer your question here about the blind spots. I've been driving off and on since 94 so I've got a few miles under my hide. Basically if you can see the driver thru his mirrors then he can see you. If you can't see the driver then you are in a blind spot. Hope this helps sweet lady
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  • Peewee bman~AVA 2012/06/25 15:28:44
    Peewee
    +1
    Thank you, Bman!!! I've already learned to stay ahead or behind trucks, never beside except while passing.
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  • bman~AVA Peewee 2012/06/25 17:45:20
    bman~AVA
    +1
    You are very much welcome nice lady. Yeah, that's a good rule to keep in mind. If you can see the driver then he should be able to see you o.k.
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  • Linnster 2012/06/25 03:03:04
    or do you think we a vital part america's economy?
    Linnster
    +3
    I think you're a vital part of America's economy. I have always found truckers to be polite and gentlemanly when I've encountered them at rest stops and I would prefer to travel on the roads with them rather than some drivers of other vehicles.
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