Having been an over the road driver for over 35 years, I'm personally getting sick of the drivers out there that seem to think they can toss their pee bottles, trash bags and etc. just any old place. !
There was a time when we, as professional drivers, were proud of our profession and well respected by all around us.
I heard on sat. radio last night how the state of Indiana is up-ing the fines for parking on the on ramps / off ramps to a minimum of $500. ! And one single reason stated really stood out from the rest, that was, that the communities are tired of seeing the human wastes tossed out on the ramps.
COME ON PEOPLE ! That is sick and stupid !
The same with the truck stops around the country. They smell like outhouses !
If you see a driver tossing his or her waste out on ramps, or the truck stop parking lot, for hell sakes TELL THEM on the c.b. !
Nothing like a good embarrassment to straighten them up !
We are professionals, let's start acting the part.
Gettin out of hand !
Posted on Thu, Apr 28 2005 @ 12:27 PM [MST]
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I like your attitude. The vast majority of the good truck drivers should start coming down on the ones making them look bad. If people don't care because they lack pride, their community (other drivers) needs to "teach them" to care. Other professions who hold life, safety, the public's well-being in their hands police themselves to keep standards high. So all you Knights of the Road, just do it. There's only about 12% of them and 88% of you.
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truckerdoc on Wed, May 25 2005 @ 3:29 PM [MST]
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truckerdoc on Wed, May 25 2005 @ 3:29 PM [MST]
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SaddleTramp on Thu, Apr 28 2005 @ 12:47 PM [MST]