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to feeder or not to feeder??
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<blockquote data-quote="chev" data-source="post: 402505" data-attributes="member: 6761"><p>As far as going into Feeders I think the hardest part for me was working nights. Even after 10 years in feeders, it still takes it's toll on me at times. I have a very hard time with weekends. Since I work into Saturday morning, it kind of puts a damper on getting the weekend started. </p><p> I think most people are intimidated by the size of the vehicle. When I started, we had all cab over Volvo tractors with no power steering. So the skills part of the job was difficult for me at first. I had a tough time getting out of that package car driver mentality. "run run run" You have to learn to slow down. These puppies don't stop on a dime. They also do a lot of damage with very little effort if you are not careful. Look at my avatar. That's what happened to one of our drivers on the Jersey Turnpike one night. It caused him to go back to package. </p><p> Sleep is a big deal for us. It is so easy to fall asleep at the wheel if you don't get proper rest. Some people find it hard to sleep during the day. </p><p> Being a feeder driver is NOT a stress free job. People think we have it easy. It may not be as taxing on the body, but it can do the mind in just as well. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/FeltTip/peaceful.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":peaceful:" title="Peaceful :peaceful:" data-shortname=":peaceful:" /> Good luck on your decision. It is different for everyone. Some love it, and some love to hate it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chev, post: 402505, member: 6761"] As far as going into Feeders I think the hardest part for me was working nights. Even after 10 years in feeders, it still takes it's toll on me at times. I have a very hard time with weekends. Since I work into Saturday morning, it kind of puts a damper on getting the weekend started. I think most people are intimidated by the size of the vehicle. When I started, we had all cab over Volvo tractors with no power steering. So the skills part of the job was difficult for me at first. I had a tough time getting out of that package car driver mentality. "run run run" You have to learn to slow down. These puppies don't stop on a dime. They also do a lot of damage with very little effort if you are not careful. Look at my avatar. That's what happened to one of our drivers on the Jersey Turnpike one night. It caused him to go back to package. Sleep is a big deal for us. It is so easy to fall asleep at the wheel if you don't get proper rest. Some people find it hard to sleep during the day. Being a feeder driver is NOT a stress free job. People think we have it easy. It may not be as taxing on the body, but it can do the mind in just as well. :peaceful: Good luck on your decision. It is different for everyone. Some love it, and some love to hate it. [/QUOTE]
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