Trucking Lifestyle Survival Tips: Navigating Life on the Road
Trucking isn't just a job; it's a lifestyle that requires adaptability, resilience, and a commitment to safety and well-being. At Immense Trucking Solutions Ltd., we understand the challenges and rewards of life on the road. Here are some essential tips to help you thrive while you're out there:
Stay Connected and Informed
Communication is when you're on the road. Stay connected with your dispatch team, fellow drivers, and loved ones back home. Use technology wisely to keep updated on weather conditions, traffic alerts, and route changes that could affect your journey.
2. Prioritize Health and Wellness
Maintaining your health is crucial for a successful trucking career. Make time for regular exercise, even if it's just stretching and walking during breaks. Plan nutritious meals and avoid the temptation of fast food—packing your snacks and meals can save money and keep you feeling better on the road.
3. Plan Your Rest
Driving fatigue is a serious concern in the industry. Plan your trips with adequate rest breaks and adhere to hours-of-service regulations. Ensure your sleeping area in the truck is comfortable and conducive to quality sleep.
4. Embrace Routine and Organization
Create a routine that works for you, balancing driving hours with breaks, meals, and rest. Stay organized with paperwork, delivery schedules, and maintenance checks to avoid unnecessary stress on the road.
5. Invest in Professional Development
Continuous learning keeps you sharp and prepared for changes in the industry. Attend workshops, seminars, and online courses to enhance your skills and stay updated on regulations and best practices.
6. Stay Safe and Alert
Safety is non-negotiable in trucking. Always wear your seatbelt, obey speed limits, and use caution in adverse weather conditions. Regularly inspect your vehicle and report any issues promptly to ensure safe operations.
7. Balance Work and Personal Life
Finding a balance between work and personal life is challenging but essential. Schedule regular home time to recharge and reconnect with family and friends. Use technology to stay connected, even when you're miles away.
8. Cultivate a Positive Mindset
Trucking can be demanding, but maintaining a positive attitude goes a long way. Focus on the rewards of your career, celebrate milestones, and find joy in the journey.
At Immense Trucking Solutions Ltd., we support our drivers with resources, training, and a commitment to their well-being. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your trucking journey, these tips can help you navigate the unique challenges and rewards of life on the road. For more information or support, contact us—we're here to help you succeed in every mile you drive.
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Tried drawing a Sepioteuthis last night and despite the 2 attempts, both ended up looking like truck nuts to me. There are other issues with proportion and all that, but whatever, it's practice. They really do look bulby on the bottom like that sometimes.
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I just saw a post of a FanArt of Richard Greyson winning gold medals at the Olympics…
so an idea comes to mind…
A crazy guy is stalking the US Olympic team, at first the classic letters from a disturbing stalker, worrying but not enough to do anything more than increase security and start an investigation, after all they are in the middle of the inauguration and there is not much that can be done…
they don't plan to cancel anything… until the truck where the athletes are leaving the event is sabotaged/attacked…
despite the vehicle overturning, most of them had a scare and some bruises… but there are several of them who were left with injuries that prevent them from continuing in the competition.
which should end with the withdrawal of some competitions by the United States… but luckily they meet some of the Wayne boys who came to see the event and they are willing to be substitutes, even if it's just to fill in the spots…
Meanwhile, the Batkids are taking some time off, and by unanimous decision (no one votes against Cas) they decide to go see the opening and some events of the Olympics, what they didn't expect was to find a case involving the Olympic team, where everything seems to point to someone within it, targeting other athletes.
So they decide to investigate from within.
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alan alda storytime
the full story from one of the screenshots of my previous post.
story begins with my archaeology professor showing a slide of alan alda in the early 2000s holding some mammoth bones and asks the class if anyone recognizes him. i had watched some MASH with my mother when i was little and had also seen the movie The Object of My Affection, so i raised my hand and said it was alan alda. he lit up and said yes, it was, and told the rest of the class he used to be on this old show, and that when we got more into the bioanthro side of things, remind him to 'tell his alan alda story'.
about 2 months later, we are in bioanthro, and i remind him. he gets excited and says he included slides to talk about it.
[rest under cut]
he tells us how he had just moved to a new city, and he had taken a university job in order to get insurance for his new family [which he didnt get but thats neither here or there]. he gets news that his job is going to be working with Scientific American Frontiers, hosted by the one and only Alan Alda. my prof was thrilled, he loves MASH, and while he specifically wouldnt be involved in the process [being a presenter, working with alan, etc] he was allowed to be around incase they needed help.
i dont know the specific episode, or if it can be found anywhere, but the topic was early man and tools, and how there were mammoth bones that specifically had cuts that could only be made with tools, not by teeth from an animal. they had finished filming for the day and just needed B-roll of some lions at the local zoo chewing some bones [part of the experiment], and alan got a call. he asked if he could head out now, because he needed to get back to his hotel now, and the call had been important. the producers said sure, go ahead, and alan asked if someone could give him a ride.
my professor, having the chance to actually spend time with someone he idolized, and being a stupid late 20s-something, volunteered immediately. stupid why? well, i said he'd just moved there. he didnt know where the hell anything was, and he didnt have GPS available to him, he was just really excited. so they get in the car and start driving.
as i said in my previous post, alan alda had about 20 minutes with this random guy, and found out pretty quickly that he was an archaeologist, and the amazing topic of conversation that he picked was the [then new] theory that we developed agriculture specifically to make booze, and that the rest of the stuff was more or less a biproduct. which is pretty on-brand honestly.
after a while, alan catches on to the fact that this guy clearly has no idea where the hell hes going, and that they've been driving in circles around the city for a while now. he [reportedly very politely] said that actually, this here was his stop, and thanked him for the ride. he then most likely called a taxi that actually knew where it was going, and got to his hotel.
turns out the call was about The Aviator! the call was important because he learned it was confirmed he in it and they needed him to get over there.
its not a glamourous story, but its the only story i got. my prof reported he was a funny guy, and despite slightly kidnapping the poor man for a while, he was the picture of kindness and personability. and clearly he likes telling the story and it left an impression, because he took time out of our already-short lecture to tell a class of 20-somethings that had no idea who Alan Alda was about it.
sorry this is so verbose i dont know how to be short lmao
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-Nuseirat Massacre, 8 June 2024
the U.S. government is fucking DESPICABLE - it is literally organized crime - they’re all war criminals. every. single. one. i am ASHAMED and disgusted to be an american.
fuck amerikkka, fuck israhell.
this grief is born of love. may my rage fuel me to action. may the earth people continue to wake up. may the empires fall.
fire is catching
VIVA LA REVOLUCIÓN -
🔻🔻🔻
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hey uhmhmgmdmn
asking for a friend, a chum, a pal
but can we hear more about fernando? quite possibly??….
Oh yeah!
He's shares a lot in common with Hannah; He's super laid back, easy-going, tech savvy and has a good heart. While Hannah specializes in engineering and machinery, his niche is a little more into coding, programming, and energy magicks, which go hand in hand with a lot of the robots and other devices Hannah builds.
He's often part of a stoner-type group-- which includes Cassidy!-- with which he loves road tripping, camping, hiking, and generally exploring the unseen. He and Han like road tripping together, but he's definitely the more outdoorsy of the two.
Despite having a fine home back in his home town, and a new place shared with Hannah, a lot of his time is spent living in his van. The one that Hannah has for a lot of the story. He considers that van his true home.
He is a born werecat on his mother's side, and unlike many he has a very good handle on the affliction. Honestly, he's probably even more chill as a cat than not. Catch him and his kitty crew basking in the sun high as balls on. catnip.
Really he's just a chill and friendly dude, he's a good source of wisdom and knows a lot of general survival skills... it's a shame the main crew doesn't meet him until much later, way after they've been struggling to make do in their new world u_u. He'd have been a big help!
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