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I was talking w/ this truck driver while getting unloaded, and he mentioned how rd's were illegal and such. I informed him about the Bel STi and how it's undetectable. I asked him if he wanted to see the Bel STi. He said yes. I took him out to the truck and plugged it in for him to see. This truck driver was utterly impressed guys. He thought it was a big expensive, but also said it's worth it. Nice to inform truck drivers in person of their options. :D :D
in the back of my mind i have always kind of wanted to be a truck driver. it seems like it is the last "outlaw" or "cowboy" of the old west type of job. i also love driving so i figure it would be a good job for anybody who enjoys driving on the open highway. cool story
When I drove for Stevens, my truck maxed out at 65-68 mph so i never really had to worry, lol.
Most of the truck stops I see around carry cobra's (along with cobra CB's) and Bels..
To thumbs up to the hardest working people on the roads today!!
I'm a trucker and have not run a dector since it was made illegal. I'm going to buy one for my motorcycle and thought it would be fun and break up the driving boredom if I run one in the truck. Was going to buy a STI untill I found this board and was reading about 33.8 issue.
I don't speed but it would be interesting keeping an eye on the cops.
Bob from TX
Welcome to the board Bob.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob
According to the best "top guns" on here, if you order from Bel tomorrow, you should receive a fixed Sti with the newest firmware.
Enjoy
Well I think I will give them a call tomorrow and order one. I might even be able to stop by their store if they are open Saturday. I will be heading down through Cleveland and I think they are in that area.
Bob
IMO, Truckerz Shouldn't Need RD'z Cuz they Should b Stayin In the Right Lane Goin 5 Over the PSL, 10 @ Most...
Maybe Thatz Juzt me Though...
If you set in a truck all day and half the night its nice to have things to break up the boredom. I don't have to speed in the truck but I sure enjoy it on the motorcycle.
You need to go out to Iowa, Nevada, Nebraska, and around those states to see how fast these guys go!!Quote:
Originally Posted by InsertQuarter
Buford T. Justice knows how these 18 wheelers "gets down and trucken"
Maybe Itz Different Elsewhere, But Fla Truckerz r RoosterBenderz...
They'll b Goin Way 2 Slow 2 b In the Left Lane, Then Cut in Front Of u As yr Obviously Going Faster Than Them. Some of The Biggest Left Lane Hogz I've Seen Have Been Truckerz. They Like 2 Juzt Sit in The Left Lane Sometimez, For Milez and Milez @ a Time. Itz ****in Aggravating...
Its funny you mention this because I have noticed this issue in Florida too!!Quote:
Originally Posted by InsertQuarter
It's not like they are just sitting there - trucks aren't fast and often they are limited.
Once I followed a big rig towing a flatbed (empty), and I was in my pickup, this was on a winding road (PSL 55) and I couldn't keep up, I was pushing 80-85 with a pegged speedo :lol:
I've spent time driving the pickup with a trailer and something heavy on it, thus going slowly, usually on routes frequented with truckers, and I can definately agree that an RD is something "fun to play with" to break up the monotony of 50-60 MPH.
I drove past a trucker once who had a radar gun inside his cab. My RD was going nuts out in the middle of nowhere and couldn't figure out what the hel was going on until I saw it inside his cab window later on down the highway.
Talk about entertainment.
Exactly, But Why Sit In the Left Lane When There'z No1 In the Right Lane 2 Pass? All the More Reason 2 Stay In the Right Lane, Unless yr Passin Some DickHead Goin 20 MPH Under the PSL...Quote:
Originally Posted by SmaartAasSaabr
Cause they are stupid? :lol:
Around here usually trucks aren't allowed in the left lane on a 3 lane motorway.
I have found the big rigs normally not getting into the 3rd lane.Quote:
Originally Posted by SmaartAasSaabr
Well truckers are not the only ones that are road hogs. I see more dumpb crap that four wheelers do also. I agree that its a pain in the butt when a truck gets out to pass on a hill and don't have enought speed to do it and then just hangs their.
Bob
And they pull out just as your getting ready to pass them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob
On the interstate, most usually stay in the middle and right lanes. When they do pass, most actually try, then move on over.
But of course, there are always the "bad apples." For example, coming back to Orlando, I saw this USPS semi. He seemed to be late or something. Passing on a double line, when there were cars coming :shock: . Swerving within his lane. Let's just say I didn't feel safe following him :? .
I would go and say that most of the truckers I see are driving properly and most of the stuff that goes wrong around them are people in cars... seen a lot where a car cuts one off and you see the smoke coming from the truck as the tires on the trailer lock up :shock:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob
When someone does that, the trucker should be allowed to simply run right over the car. It would remove some of the idiot drivers off the road, and it wouldn't do much damage to the truck. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by SmaartAasSaabr
I was in Dallas one time and a guy pulled in front of me and hit the breaks, he did it 3 times and I so badly wanted to drop a gear and floor it.
But the company I'm leased to don't like me running over cars and or people.
I've never had a bad experience with an 18 wheeler. However, I always make sure I stay in their mirrors, out of their blindsot, pass quickly and wave after I go by. On my record run from Houston to Atlanta enough of them noticed my waving they mentioned it on the air a couple of times.
Of course I give them a lot of latitude because it's my playground but their office. Gotta give em some respect.
Lol, Trucks on Interstate 5 run like 70 or 75 and the limit is 55 for all trucks with trailers. Its funny because thats the speed limit for cars and the cars get pissed when trucks don't move because they want to go 90+ :)
I ran 65-68 mph all the time in California and never once caught so much as a stern look from the CHP. And that was travelling on CA99, CA58, I-10, I-40 and I-80 frequently.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phillip559
And thx for that Erick. Just make sure you give out those bear reports.
If that truck driver buys one and gets smart about it's use and concealment, it is worth every dime and he will wonder why he didn't do it sooner.
I am a freight broker now, but I used to be a long and mean, red and black rooster cruising Peterbilt screaming machine. Sometimes I was tame and sometimes I was not. I used it religiously and now I drive 32 miles one way to work in my 07 Impala SS. I can't imagine driving without my STI PERIOD.
Hey SIX, long time no see.
Hey NRA,
I have just been busy doing any and everything! :)
When i drove I80 to PA i saw many truckers going 80-90 when the PSL was 65. They where all over the CB letting each other know where the smokies where.Quote:
Originally Posted by insertquarter
I think an RD is perfect for a truck driver, it's just another gaget to make the drive more enjoyable.