Profile For Eric L.

Yeah this is something that is very frustrating to me. I understand there are more trucks than parking spots, but it's definitely a bad idea. I dont think I could sleep like that. I'd be a nervous wreck. Another thing I hate is when trucks park on the shoulder IN the rest area adjacent to the parking spots, so when trucks leave a spot, other trucks can't get in that spot because some idiot is parked behind the spot longways.

When im idling My volvo 670 with d13 engine It will idling fine (600 rpm) then all of sudden rev up to about 1100. If I tap the clutch or release the parking brake it will stop and go back to normal until i take foot off clutch or set brake again then it goes back to 1100. Anyone got an idea?

When I first started I was a nervous wreck. And now after a year I look back and feel kind of silly for it. So yes being nervous is normal but I wouldn't over do it. You won't be put in a situation you can't handle while you're in school or with a trainer. I'm more worried about the people who aren't nervous, the know it alls

If it makes u feel better I'm in oregon and it's in the upper 60s. Don't mean to rub it in. I was in Laredo a few weeks ago and it Sucked bad.

Thanks for the answers. Kind of surprises me that on such a serious issue there wouldn't be a more cut and dry answer. I've been out for a few months now and doing a restart and just wondering, but better safe than sorry I guess.

Is is against federal law to have an open alcoholic drink in the sleeper while off duty?

I am not asking for opinions. I know it's a bad idea.

I'm not asking for company policy. My company has zero tolerance for it.

I'm not asking for bac levels while on duty; I'm not even asking for bac levels. I know all the levels.

I just want to know is the act of having an open beer in the sleeper illegal. I can't find a clear answer online or in the FMCSR