Why are Truck Drivers often portrayed as Psychos in the Movies?

[Harry]

The newer ones are pretty good. Smaller yard switchers, not so much. But, the hogger is only in that a max of 8 hours. That is if they are not beltpack equipped.

I like listening to the sound of those big diesels.



When I was young, and studying in Sydney, I used to at the train home to my folks.  Back then the line wasn't electrified, and the carriages on the midnight mail train I used to catch were ancient old things with individual 8 seat cabins running down one side, alongside the walkway.  The train was usually so packed that I would climb up on a luggage rack to get some sleep. (I was a skinny bastard back then, and weighed about 60kg).



Anyway, the point is I'd always get to the station early, just to spend some time listening to the loco idling on the track, before it was time to go.



That deep rumble was one of the most beautiful, carnal, primal sounds I've ever heard.  Loved it.

[Blazor]

We have a coffee pot/kettle, fridge, microwave, air con, toilet and air ride seats inside the cabs of road locomotives.

Oh I figured lol, similar to a big rig. I was just joking about how you guys are portrayed in movies lol.



Hey, as a former pizza guy, Im portrayed as being the "random hook-up" guy upon arrival, or a stoner  

[Blazor]

Forget Stephen King...

Both of those are awesome movies. Most Rob Zombie flicks are.

[Anonymous]

We have a coffee pot/kettle, fridge, microwave, air con, toilet and air ride seats inside the cabs of road locomotives.

Oh I figured lol, similar to a big rig. I was just joking about how you guys are portrayed in movies lol.



Hey, as a former pizza guy, Im portrayed as being the "random hook-up" guy upon arrival, or a stoner  

A semi truck doesn't have a toilet in it.

[Blazor]

It shouldn't be this way...

I always have respect for the truckers around here. Give them room and flash my lights for them to get over if they need to. Other fuckers ignore the signal and keep going, but a trucker will normally let you over if you need to. As a driver I know some form of politeness needs to be in order. Cause frantic dashing will cause a wreck. If I see one of them asshats, I keep to the rules of the road, but also make sure they struggle a lil bit to get ahead, then let them over to blow by me knowing a traffic cop is usually sitting up ahead  

[Blazor]

A semi truck doesn't have a toilet in it.

Not a flushable one, but a lot do carry a portable one.

[Anonymous]

A semi truck doesn't have a toilet in it.

Not a flushable one, but a lot do carry a portable one.

That the driver has to empty.

 

[Harry]

A semi truck doesn't have a toilet in it.

Not a flushable one, but a lot do carry a portable one.

That the driver has to empty.

 

Not neccessarily..



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[Blazor]

A semi truck doesn't have a toilet in it.

Not a flushable one, but a lot do carry a portable one.

That the driver has to empty.

 

Lol. My father in-law had one on his boat. He also use to drive a big rig. Im sure someone may have to go number 2 sometime and there not be a store or anything for 100 miles or something. Not good when Chipolte hits    (I've never had Chipolte, just know the memes lol)

[Harry]

A semi truck doesn't have a toilet in it.

Not a flushable one, but a lot do carry a portable one.

That the driver has to empty.

 

Not necessarily.



http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/47231">//http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/47231

[RW]

I am a minority where I work...



Soon all the white guys will finally be gone from Vancouver.



Real Woman would love this, but here's the problem...  She HERSELF moved away from here, due to immigrants increasing the costs of housing, and lowering the standards enough, for her to feel the need to move far away.

Um no I didn't.

[Anonymous]

The newer ones are pretty good. Smaller yard switchers, not so much. But, the hogger is only in that a max of 8 hours. That is if they are not beltpack equipped.

I like listening to the sound of those big diesels.



When I was young, and studying in Sydney, I used to at the train home to my folks.  Back then the line wasn't electrified, and the carriages on the midnight mail train I used to catch were ancient old things with individual 8 seat cabins running down one side, alongside the walkway.  The train was usually so packed that I would climb up on a luggage rack to get some sleep. (I was a skinny bastard back then, and weighed about 60kg).



Anyway, the point is I'd always get to the station early, just to spend some time listening to the loco idling on the track, before it was time to go.



That deep rumble was one of the most beautiful, carnal, primal sounds I've ever heard.  Loved it.

Not even close to the equipment IHJ operates.

[Anonymous]

The newer ones are pretty good. Smaller yard switchers, not so much. But, the hogger is only in that a max of 8 hours. That is if they are not beltpack equipped.

I like listening to the sound of those big diesels.



When I was young, and studying in Sydney, I used to at the train home to my folks.  Back then the line wasn't electrified, and the carriages on the midnight mail train I used to catch were ancient old things with individual 8 seat cabins running down one side, alongside the walkway.  The train was usually so packed that I would climb up on a luggage rack to get some sleep. (I was a skinny bastard back then, and weighed about 60kg).



Anyway, the point is I'd always get to the station early, just to spend some time listening to the loco idling on the track, before it was time to go.



That deep rumble was one of the most beautiful, carnal, primal sounds I've ever heard.  Loved it.

Not even close to the equipment IHJ operates.

I know, live near CP Keith yard..



Some of those freight trains are over three kilometres long or more.

[Harry]

We've got some reasonably long trains down here:

[Anonymous]

Even  in dark territory(OCS) our trains are usually 1.3 miles.  Except for turkey trails with one or two customers. North America wide, we use imperial, not metric.



What is wrong with freight rail infrastructure in Australia? Not built for higher speed, longer heavier trains?  All our mainline here for both class one railways uses 136 lb rail.